Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment

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Investor type

VC / PE / CVC

Founded

1931

AUM

-

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series B

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 14 August, 2026

Profile

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) is a professional sports and entertainment company based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1931, MLSE owns and operates major sports franchises including the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), and Toronto Argonauts (CFL) among others. Led by a team of executives with extensive experience in sports management and entertainment, MLSE is known for its comprehensive sports and entertainment offerings, including managing premier venues like the Scotiabank Arena and BMO Field.

MLSE primarily focuses on sports team ownership and venue management within the professional sports industry. Their investments are concentrated in North American sports teams and related entertainment ventures. The organization operates in a variety of sports leagues across North America, with a strong emphasis on creating engaging experiences for fans and partners alike. MLSE's operations are supported by strategic partnerships and sponsorships with major brands in the sports industry.

Notable aspects of MLSE's portfolio include the ownership and management of iconic teams and venues in Toronto, serving as a key player in the sports entertainment landscape of Canada. The company's broad array of assets allows it to remain a significant entity in the sports business sector.

Industry

HoReCa/Hospitality Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Media and Entertainment Retail Sports/SportsTech

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Michael Gerbone Director of Software Engineering
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Megan Miller Global Partnerships Summer Associate
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FAQs about Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment

Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment was founded in 1931.
Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment invests in companies and startups in HoReCa/Hospitality, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Retail, Sports/SportsTech.
Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment invests in companies and startups in North America.
Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment invests in companies and startups at Series B.
Maple Leaf Sport & Entertainment usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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