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Oak View Group
OVG is reinventing the way the world comes together. It is driven by a passion to revolutionize the sports and live entertainment industry with dynamic...
Oak View Group
OVG is reinventing the way the world comes together. It is driven by a passion to revolutionize the sports and live entertainment industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those it serves. As builders and operators, OVG uses experience and data to amplify partners' voices, meet their goals, and create an elevated, seamless guest experience. Its solutions include venue development, venue management, hospitality, and global partnerships.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Denver
Corporate office
Denver, CO, United States
Additional offices
New York · London · Madrid · Abu Dhabi · Austin · Toronto · Mexico City
Principals
Chris Granger
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Collins
President of Global Venue Development
Greg O'Dell
President, OVG360 / Venue Management
Dan Griffis
President, Global Partnerships
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Oak View Group?
Oak View Group is not structured as an investment firm with a portfolio allocation committee — it is an operating company that develops, manages, and services live-entertainment venues. Capital-allocation decisions related to venue development projects sit with the executive leadership team, led by CEO Chris Granger and President of Global Venue Development Steve Collins. The firm has not disclosed a dedicated investment committee.
What investment stages does Oak View Group typically target?
Oak View Group does not describe its activity in terms of traditional investment stages. Its capital deployment is tied to project-specific venue development, retrofits, and hospitality-service build-outs at arenas and stadiums. The firm competes for management contracts and development rights rather than raising and deploying commingled funds.
How does Oak View Group source its development and management opportunities?
The firm sources opportunities through its leadership’s industry relationships and its track record operating venues at scale. OVG competes directly with incumbent venue operators and municipal request-for-proposal processes for management contracts, while its development pipeline depends on site acquisition, partnership discussions with professional teams, and public-private financing negotiations.
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