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College Fanz Adds NAIA Coverage By Acquiring Victory Sports Network

Nov 17, 2008 6:07 PM

*ESPN* founder Bill Rasmussen’s nascent College Fanz Sports Network is expanding with the acquisition of Victory Sports Network, which bills itself as the “dominant voice” of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). No financial terms were disclosed. Based in Grand Island, Neb., VSN started in 2002 to cover NAIA…

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Posted In: Entertainment, Sports, Money, M&A & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, collegefanz, victory sports network

CollegeFanz Closes First Round Funding; More Than $2 Million

Apr 1, 2008 2:57 PM

Collegiate sports social net CollegeFanz has raised $2 to $5 million for its first round, according to the company. The company was founded by Bill Rasmussen, who was also behind the creation of *ESPN*. As we reported in September, the company’s launch was backed by PE firm The Musser Group…

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Posted In: Entertainment, Sports, Money, M&A & Venture Capital, Venture Capital, Social Media, collegefanz, musser group

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