Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP advised Thrive Capital on the deal, while Morgan Lewis represented Fanatics Inc.

Thrive Capital co-led investment of Fanatics, a multi-channel sports merchandise retailer, in its $350 million Series E financing. Thrive Capital was joined by Fidelity Management, Franklin Templeton Investments and Neuberger Berman Group. Fanatics is now valued at approximately $6.2 billion.

Thrive Capital Management, LLC, doing business as Thrive Capital, operates as a venture capital investment firm. The Company invests in media and internet investments. Thrive Capital Management serves customers in the United States.

The Gunderson team was led by Ryan Purcell (Picture) and Wenli Cai and included Janice Lee, Irina Finkel, Katie Gardner and Alex Khachaturian.

Morgan Lewis represented Fanatics Inc. with Partners Jeffrey Bodle and Richard Aldridge, and associates Ratna Shah, Carl Witkin, and Annelise Gress.

Wenli Cai - Gunderson Dettmer
Irina Finkel - Gunderson Dettmer
Katherine Gardner - Gunderson Dettmer
Alex Khachaturian - Gunderson Dettmer
Janice Lee - Gunderson Dettmer
Ryan Purcell - Gunderson Dettmer
Richard Aldridge - Morgan Lewis
Jeffrey Bodle - Morgan Lewis
Annelise Gress - Morgan Lewis
Ratna Shah - Morgan Lewis
Carl Witkin - Morgan Lewis

Gunderson Dettmer
Morgan Lewis

Fanatics, Inc.
Thrive Capital