John West, Founder of Whistle

About John West

John West is the Founder & CEO of Whistle Sports, a fast-growing sports social network that targets young audiences through partnerships with YouTube stars and professional sports leagues like the NFL and MLB. The company launched its multi-channel network on YouTube in January 2014. Whistle Sports has successfully raised over $100 million in funding, including a Series D round.

John West at a glance

• Company: Whistle
• Total raised: $100M
• Latest round: Series D
• Investors: Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter, Emil Capital Partners, Sky Broadcasting, Liberty Global, Aser
• Location: New York City, USA

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