Patrick Whitesell’s New Silver Lake Venture Acquires Stake in Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions

The investment marks the first for Whitesell’s $250 million platform, positioning Omaha for expanded growth in sports and media.

Patrick Whitesell’s Silver Lake-backed investment firm has acquired a minority stake in Omaha Productions, co-founded by Peyton Manning in 2020.
This is the first investment for Whitesell’s new $250 million platform, which focuses on sports, media, and entertainment businesses.
Omaha Productions has been profitable since its founding and has produced over 30 television shows and movies for major networks and platforms like ESPN and Netflix.
Peter Chernin’s North Road, which acquired a stake in Omaha in 2023, remains a minority investor and strategic partner.
The partnership aims to fuel Omaha’s growth, with recent expansions including a stake in Good Good Golf and a nine-year content deal with ESPN.