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Top 25 Athlete brand management companies based in the United States

Name: Athlete brand management companies based in the United States
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 1,271 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 1,271 athlete brand management companies headquartered in the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 14,904 professional contacts across them, including 3,701 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers athlete brand management companies headquartered in the United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 19, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 19, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

1,271Companies

14,904Contacts tracked

3,701Verified emails

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The 25 largest athlete brand management companies based in the United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 1,271 athlete brand management companies based in the United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to athlete brand management companies: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	WME William Morris Endeavor	Indirect evidence	Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,845 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
2	Octagon	Indirect evidence	Stamford, CT, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	1,305 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We are Octagon.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
3	Wilhelmina	Partial evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	1,059 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Wilhelmina, and its other subsidiaries, is an international full-service fashion model and talent management service, specializing in the representation and management of leading…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
4	ROC Nation	Partial evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	598 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Roc Nation As the world’s preeminent entertainment company, Roc Nation is known for its unmatched ability to create and foster careers and brands, collaborating with and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
5	CSE	Strong evidence	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	372 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Founded in 1986 as an athlete management and marketing firm, CSE (formerly Career Sports & Entertainment) has evolved into one of the longest-running and most-diversified…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
6	ICM Partners	Indirect evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	200 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “ICM Partners has been acquired by Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
7	The Option Agency	Partial evidence	Portland, OR, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	197 contacts →
	Partial evidence “We connect dynamic talent with visionary brands in the lifestyle, active, and fashion markets.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
8	Klutch Sports Group, LLC	Indirect evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	150 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Klutch Sports Group” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
9	Playfly Aspire	Indirect evidence	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	145 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Playfly Aspire is a global sports and entertainment firm partnering with clients to maximize revenue, people and organizational performance.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
10	Athletes First	Partial evidence	Laguna Hills, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	144 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Athletes First is the premier sports representation and marketing agency, guiding the careers of elite athletes, coaches, executives, and broadcasters.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
11	Premier Athlete Agency	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	115 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Premier is a full-service sports agency representing elite professional athletes.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
12	ISL	Partial evidence	Miami, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	101 contacts →
	Partial evidence “ISL is a sports management and marketing agency focused on bringing international growth opportunities to the major sports properties in the world.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
13	WME IMG	Indirect evidence	Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	100 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For updates on the network formerly known as WME \| IMG, please follow the new Endeavor page.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
14	Vaynersports	Indirect evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	95 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “VaynerSports is a full-service talent representation and sports marketing consulting agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
15	Sports 1 Marketing	Indirect evidence	Irvine, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	95 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded by Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon, Michael Scott Carter and David Meltzer; Sports 1 Marketing is a global sports and entertainment marketing agency that leverages…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
16	Oneteam Partners	Partial evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	86 contacts →
	Partial evidence “OneTeam Partners aligns with world-class Players Associations and helps athletes maximize their name, image and likeness rights by focusing on four key areas: group licensing…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
17	Movement Talent Agency MTA	Indirect evidence	North Hollywood, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	n/a	83 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Movement is an action-centric dance, sports and fitness focused talent agency that boasts a strong client list of the world's most sought after Creative Directors…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
18	GSE Worldwide	Partial evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	79 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Formed in January 2019 following Gatemore Capital Management’s acquisition of TLA Worldwide’s US business, GSE Worldwide is an industry-leading, fully integrated sports and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
19	TSMGI	Partial evidence	Deerfield, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	76 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Specialized Marketing Group, Inc.(TSMGI) is a leading national and international sports, promotional and event marketing agency, specializing in brand-enhancing programs that…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
20	First Round Management	Partial evidence	Miami, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	74 contacts →
	Partial evidence “First Round Management was founded in 2008 by current President and C.E.O.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
21	Opendorse	Partial evidence	Lincoln, NE, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	73 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Opendorse is the leading athlete marketplace and NIL technology company.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
22	Playmaker	Strong evidence	Fort Lauderdale, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	71 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Playmaker is a sports media, talent & merchandise company with over 18 million followers, 50+ athletes and creators under management and more than 30 shows on Snap Discover.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
23	Procamps	Strong evidence	Cincinnati, OH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	69 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Founded in ProCamps is a best-in-class event management and sports marketing company specializing in developing, managing, and operating camps, appearances, brand activations, and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
24	Dolfincontent	Indirect evidence	Fort Lauderdale, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	59 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “In today’s digital era, having standout talent is the cornerstone of driving engagement and growth.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
25	Independent Sports & Entertainment ISE	Strong evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	52 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) is a leading representation, management and marketing agency building legacies for world-class talent, brands and properties around the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: athlete brand management companies. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names athlete brand management companies.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of athlete brand management companies, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name athlete brand management companies. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Athlete brand management companies based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

24.8%Verified-email coverage

11.7Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

8.8%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

968

11-50

250

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,271 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among athlete brand management companies, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United States whose own description of what they do matches “athlete brand management companies”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names athlete brand management companies), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among athlete brand management companies, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United States are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 3,701 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Athlete brand management companies by metro

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names athlete brand management companies, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many athlete brand management companies are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,271 athlete brand management companies headquartered in the United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

WME William Morris Endeavor, headquartered in Beverly Hills, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most athlete brand management companies?

New York leads with 112 headquartered companies, followed by Los Angeles (108) and Miami (55).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 3,701 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 1,271 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.