Private equity firms are investing heavily in film and TV companies, even amid a possible recession.
Private equity accounted for 42% of deals over the last year vs. 24% in 2018, according to PwC.
RedBird Capital just invested $100 million in Ben Affeck and Matt Damon's new production company, Artists Equity.
And earlier that month, Swedish firm EQT invested in UTA, which makes the private equity player the largest outside shareholder of the talent agency.
Insider's second annual list of the top private equity players in Hollywood highlights 16 firms, based on our reporting and conversations with investors and insiders.