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Isos Capital Management Acquires Advisory Firm 4Forces Group, Llc

Jul 18, 2022•almost 3 years ago

Acquiring Company

Peter Cosco Managing Director Isos Capital Management

Acquired Company

Peter Cosco Managing Director Isos Capital Management

Description

Isos Capital Management ("Isos Capital" or the "Firm"), an independent investment firm focused on identifying and executing on opportunities in the global media, entertainment, sports and technology industries, today announced it has acquired 4Forces Group, LLC, an advisory firm focused on providing outsourced and interim management services to help companies activate both organic and inorganic growth strategies. The acquisition expands Isos Capital's capabilities in supporting its portfolio companies and bringing strategic growth advisory and execution services to the market.

Company Information

Company

Peter Cosco Managing Director Isos Capital Management

About

Throughout his career, Cosco has served as a C-suite operator, interim executive, and consultant/advisor to public and private companies at all points in their lifecycle. He has spent a majority of his career in and around the Media & Entertainment sector - most prominently in Digital Media, Advertising, Cable/Broadcast, Publishing, Sports, and eSports. On the operating side, he was with Time Incorporated, Paramount/MTV Networks, Discovery Inc., and Major League Gaming. On the consulting side, while with AlixPartners, Alvarez & Marsal, and 4Forces Group, Cosco has served Iron Mountain, Cognizant, Hudson News, Bloomberg Media, Mirriad, Deloitte, Cadet (fka Cross Mediaworks), and dozens of other businesses. Cosco is most widely known as an expert in growth – both organic and inorganic. He has supported companies in a myriad of scenarios ranging from slow growth/turnaround to early-stage, high-growth situations.

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