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United Talent Agency and alternative investment firm Investcorp, a former stakeholder in UTA, have created a strategic partnership to invest in startups in emerging areas of culture and technology like the creator economy and Web3.

Angelique Jackson UTA’s ventures department has added industry veteran Nick Axelrod to its executive roster.Axelrod joins the company as vice president, with a focus on helping UTA build, develop and invest in businesses at the intersection of media, entertainment, consumer products and technology. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Sam Wick, head of UTA Ventures.“Nick is one of the leading voices in the beauty and self-care space and his wealth of knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset,” stated Wick, announcing the new hire.

Nick Axelrod has joined UTA as vice president in its Ventures department, which builds and invests in businesses at the intersection of media, entertainment, consumer products and tech.

UTA has tapped Paul Yoo to the new role of senior vice president of Ventures, a division that invests in businesses at the intersection of media, entertainment, consumer products and technology.

UTA is bulking up its venture funding business. The agency has hired veteran investment executive Clinton Foy as general partner, Venture Capital at UTA Ventures, which builds and invests in businesses at the intersection of media, entertainment, and technology.

Veteran investor Clinton Foy is joining UTA Ventures in the role of General Partner, Venture Capital.

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