ISO (In Search Of)
ISO launched with initial capital from Influence Media Partners, its sole institutional launch partner. Mike Lee and Darren Yan co-founded the firm to represent creators, livestreamers, gaming talent and artists. Services include talent development, brand partnerships, music and licensing, and distribution support. Investment amount, stake, security type and valuation were not disclosed. BlackRock-managed funds and accounts are partners of Influence; the release does not identify BlackRock as a direct ISO investor.
- ID
- D231
- Date
- 2026-11-05
- Year
- 2026
- Sector
- Talent management
- Target
- ISO (In Search Of)
- Principal talent / founder
- Mike Lee; Darren Yan
- Talent-led
- No
- Acquirer / investor
- Influence Media Partners
- Acquirer type
- Music and entertainment investment manager
- Deal type
- Launch financing
- Stake %
- Undisclosed
- Deal value ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Implied valuation ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Revenue at deal ($M)
- Undisclosed
- Implied revenue multiple
- Undisclosed
- Value confidence
- Undisclosed
- Status
- Announced with initial capital
- Term
- Not specified
- Date added
- 2026-11-07
- Last verified
- 2026-11-07
Source: ISO / PR Newswire; Variety
Deal value and implied valuation are separate measures. Undisclosed financial terms are not inferred. Read the methodology.