RISE Partners

Overview

“Relentlessly Inspiring Sports Experiences” (RISE Partners) — a youth sports platform launched October 2025 through Shore Capital Partners’ growth partnership with New York Empire Baseball. Founder Jordan Baltimore (NY Empire, 2009) continues as CEO.

Portfolio

• New York Empire Baseball — 64+ teams, 1,000+ players annually; camps, classes, private instruction, after-school, travel, rec
• Platform strategy: organic growth + targeted acquisitions to build multi-sport footprint

Backer: Shore Capital Partners

• Lower-middle-market PE with a well-known multi-sector roll-up playbook
• First declared youth sports platform

Strategic Notes

• Third major baseball-anchored youth sports roll-up (alongside Unrivaled and Rocket Youth).
• Shore’s playbook suggests rapid add-on pace; soccer entry is plausible within 18—24 months.
• Not currently a direct competitor, but one to watch as a future acquirer or competitive bidder.

Open Questions

• Deal size, Shore’s entry multiple, NY Empire EBITDA baseline — all undisclosed.
• First add-on targets: lacrosse? soccer? basketball?