Mohit Pareek, CFA, is an award-winning investment banker with over 15 years of experience specializing in tech M&A and corporate finance advisory, with a particular focus on sports and digital media transactions. Based in Drake Star’s Los Angeles office, he has established himself as a leading advisor in the industry, successfully guiding numerous high-profile M&A and financing deals in sports tech, gaming, esports, and broader digital media.
Some of the most notable transactions in which Mohit played a key role include the sale of Spiketrap to Reddit, FreshPlanet/SongPop to Vivendi/Gameloft, Echtra Games to Zynga/Take 2, Nura to Denon/Sound United, Slightly Mad Studios to Codemasters, nWay to Animoca, Firefly Studios to Devolver Digital, Wildworks to Nazara, Lightstream to Xsolla, Tastypill to Azur Games, EyeEm to NewValue, Avira to Investcorp, and AvaFin to Capitec Bank, as well as financing for Cinder by Animoca. His strategic insight and execution excellence have consistently delivered exceptional value for clients across the globe.
Recently, Mohit was honored with The Americas Rising Star Award at the 15th Annual Americas & Global M&A Atlas Awards. He is also a frequent speaker at industry events and is often quoted by tier-1 media publications as an expert in his focus coverage industries. Mohit is also the lead author of the Drake Star Global Sports Tech report and co-author of the Drake Star Global Gaming Report that are published quarterly and covered extensively by major media publications, and highly followed by the wider venture capital, private equity, and CEO and founder ecosystems.
Mohit holds an MBA from IBS Mumbai and is a CFA Charterholder, credentials that underscore his rigorous analytical and financial acumen. His contributions continue to drive innovation and growth in the M&A space.
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