Veteran sports execs Doug Perlman and Steve Solomon, entrepreneur Bryan McBride and private equity exec Paul Levy are opening up shop as Accrue Sports and Entertainment Ventures, LLC, a combo investment/operating/consulting firm with a focus on “unique opportunities arising from the convergence of sports with the media, entertainment and technology sectors.” Perlman, Solomon and McBride all are former NHL execs. The NY-based firm has raised funds for investment but is being vague about the amount. Accrue plans to invest in “next-generation sports-related companies, ranging from professional to youth levels, which touch the media, entertainment and technology sectors.” Full release from Paid Content
