Bobby Sharma
Fondateur chez Bluestone Equity Partners LP
Profil
Bobby Sharma is the Founder & Managing Partner of Bluestone Equity Partners.
A business leader with a global track-record of accomplishment across finance, strategy, management, operations, and law, Sharma was previously Chairman of investment firm Blue Devil Holdings, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of esports advisory firm Electronic Sports Group, and Partner at private equity firm GACP Sports, including serving as Vice Chairman & CEO of portfolio company Soccerex, the world's largest organizer of European football industry conferences.
He is also Special Adviser to the Sports & Entertainment Group at the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP.
Prior to that, Sharma was SVP, Global Head of Basketball & Strategic Initiatives at IMG, the premier international sports, fashion, and media company.
He led the growth of a range of businesses worldwide, including the management of global sports media rights, and the actual creation, development, and management of basketball, soccer, and cricket properties – from grassroots programs and academies, to national teams and professional leagues – with a focus on major emerging markets such as India, Brazil, China, Turkey, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
In such countries he helped build infrastructure for amateur and professional sports organizations, including financial, commercial, and franchise models, along with integrated media and marketing plans, as well as training facilities and event venues.
Among those accomplishment, Sharma developed exclusive commercial rights to professional basketball and soccer in India, and basketball in Nigeria – each in partnership with the respective governing federations and their national team programs.
Postes actifs de Bobby Sharma
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Bluestone Equity Partners LP
 Bluestone Equity Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Bluestone Equity Partners LP (Bluestone Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2022 by Bobby Sharma. The firm is headquartered New York. | Fondateur | 01/01/2023 |
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey
 Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey provides education, training and employment services. Its services include vocational rehabilitation, behavioral health, herring and vision, community, housing, immigrants and refugees, youth and workforce development services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Astoria, NY. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 30/06/2023 |
Forte International Tax LLC
 Forte International Tax LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Forte International Tax LLC engages in the provision of tax related professional services. The firm focuses on repatriation planning, the U.S. foreign tax credit, transfer pricing, and U.S. manufacturing and export tax incentives. The firm leverages its international tax expertise through its proprietary software platform, VantagePoint, to deliver significant tax savings and process improvements. The company was founded by Mark C. Gasbarra in 2004 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/01/2023 |
USA Rail Terminals LLC /Private Group/
 USA Rail Terminals LLC /Private Group/ Other TransportationTransportation USA Rail Terminals LLC is an American company that offers railcar storage, switching, transloading, and railcar cleaning services. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/01/2022 |
Foley Ventures LLC
 Foley Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Foley Ventures LLC (Foley Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Foley & Lardner LLP founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2019 |
Anciens postes connus de Bobby Sharma
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Soccerex Ltd.
 Soccerex Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Global Soccer Ventures LLC, Soccerex Ltd. is a British company that organizes soccer business conferences. The company is based in Manchester, UK. Founded in 2002. Soccerex was acquired by Global Soccer Ventures LLC on July 01, 2022. | Directeur Général | 01/01/2022 |
General American Capital Partners LLC
 General American Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance General American Capital Partners LLC (General American Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded by Joseph DaGrosa, Jr. and David Neithardt in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Florida. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2022 |
| Electronic Sports Group LLC | Fondateur | 01/01/2022 |
Nextgen Venture Partners LLC
 Nextgen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners LLC (NextGen Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Inc, founded in 2011 by Daniel Mindus and Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Fondateur | 01/01/2018 |
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Formation de Bobby Sharma
| Duke University | Graduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 11 |
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IMG Entertainment, Inc.
 IMG Entertainment, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services IMG Entertainment, Inc. provided entertainment programming and media services. The company was incorporated in 2007 and was headquartered in Bronx, NY. | Consumer Services |
National Basketball Association, Inc.
 National Basketball Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services National Basketball Association (NBA) operates a professional basketball league. The firm is recognized as the national governing body for basketball in the United States. It also operates the Women’s National Basketball Association and the NBA Development League. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & Northern New Jersey provides education, training and employment services. Its services include vocational rehabilitation, behavioral health, herring and vision, community, housing, immigrants and refugees, youth and workforce development services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Astoria, NY. | Health Services |
Forte International Tax LLC
Forte International Tax LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Forte International Tax LLC engages in the provision of tax related professional services. The firm focuses on repatriation planning, the U.S. foreign tax credit, transfer pricing, and U.S. manufacturing and export tax incentives. The firm leverages its international tax expertise through its proprietary software platform, VantagePoint, to deliver significant tax savings and process improvements. The company was founded by Mark C. Gasbarra in 2004 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL. | Consumer Services |
Foley Ventures LLC
Foley Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Foley Ventures LLC (Foley Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Foley & Lardner LLP founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Finance |
Nextgen Venture Partners LLC
Nextgen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners LLC (NextGen Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Inc, founded in 2011 by Daniel Mindus and Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Finance |
General American Capital Partners LLC
General American Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance General American Capital Partners LLC (General American Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded by Joseph DaGrosa, Jr. and David Neithardt in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Florida. | Finance |
USA Rail Terminals LLC /Private Group/
USA Rail Terminals LLC /Private Group/ Other TransportationTransportation USA Rail Terminals LLC is an American company that offers railcar storage, switching, transloading, and railcar cleaning services. | Transportation |
Soccerex Ltd.
Soccerex Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Global Soccer Ventures LLC, Soccerex Ltd. is a British company that organizes soccer business conferences. The company is based in Manchester, UK. Founded in 2002. Soccerex was acquired by Global Soccer Ventures LLC on July 01, 2022. | Commercial Services |
| Electronic Sports Group LLC | |
Bluestone Equity Partners LP
Bluestone Equity Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Bluestone Equity Partners LP (Bluestone Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2022 by Bobby Sharma. The firm is headquartered New York. | Finance |
