SpringOwl Asset Management
SEC-registered investment firm focused on gaming, hospitality, and technology.
About SpringOwl
SpringOwl Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment firm founded by Jason Ader. The firm focuses on investments in the gaming, hospitality, and technology sectors, leveraging the founder's 30-year track record and deep expertise in these industries.
The firm's investment approach is informed by Jason Ader's experience as the #1-ranked gaming analyst at Bear Stearns for 10 consecutive years (as ranked by Institutional Investor) and his board-level corporate governance experience at Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS).
Key Transactions
Bwin.party Takeover
Gaming FTSE 100 M&AJason Ader orchestrated the takeover of Bwin.party, a major online gaming company. The entity is now part of Entain Plc, a constituent of the FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange.
Stars Group Investment
Gaming Online GamingSpringOwl invested in Stars Group, a major publicly traded company in the online gaming sector.
Playtech Investment
Technology Gaming TechnologySpringOwl invested in Playtech, a leading gaming technology provider serving the global gaming industry.
About the Founder: Jason Ader
- #1-ranked gaming analyst at Bear Stearns for 10 consecutive years (Institutional Investor)
- Board of Directors, Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS), 2009-2016
- Orchestrated the Bwin.party takeover (now Entain Plc, FTSE 100)
- Over 30 years of experience in gaming and finance
Investment Focus
SpringOwl Asset Management focuses on three core sectors where the founder has deep domain expertise:
Gaming: The global gaming industry, including both traditional casino operations and online gaming platforms. Key investments include the Bwin.party takeover and Stars Group.
Hospitality: Companies in the broader hospitality and leisure sector, often adjacent to gaming operations.
Technology: Technology companies serving the gaming and hospitality industries, including gaming software and platform providers such as Playtech.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SpringOwl Asset Management?
SpringOwl Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment firm founded by Jason Ader. The firm focuses on the gaming, hospitality, and technology sectors. Key transactions include orchestrating the Bwin.party takeover (now Entain Plc, FTSE 100) and investments in Stars Group and Playtech.
Who founded SpringOwl Asset Management?
SpringOwl Asset Management was founded by Jason Ader, who was previously the #1-ranked gaming analyst at Bear Stearns for 10 consecutive years as ranked by Institutional Investor. He also served on the board of Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS) from 2009 to 2016.
Is SpringOwl Asset Management registered with the SEC?
Yes. SpringOwl Asset Management is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
What sectors does SpringOwl invest in?
SpringOwl Asset Management focuses on gaming, hospitality, and technology investments. Notable transactions include the Bwin.party takeover (now part of Entain Plc, a FTSE 100 company), and investments in Stars Group and Playtech.
What is the Bwin.party connection to SpringOwl?
Jason Ader, founder of SpringOwl Asset Management, orchestrated the takeover of Bwin.party. The company is now part of Entain Plc, which is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange.