Shamrock Capital’s $800M Bet on Entertainment IP
Shamrock Capital raised $800M+ for its fourth entertainment IP fund, surpassing its $700M target. What does this mean for music, film, and who really owns culture?
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Shamrock Capital raised $800M+ for its fourth entertainment IP fund, surpassing its $700M target. What does this mean for music, film, and who really owns culture?
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