About Us

An enterprise that challenges the
'status quo' of the sports & entertainment industry and supports ambitious rightsholders, brands and celebrities

Abler Sports & Entertainment (ASE) is a data-driven, full-service sports, media, entertainment, music, fashion, food and lifestyle enterprise with a global outlook and a focus on India and emerging markets. ASE is backed by a preeminent Investor Group and Advisory Board, with over 300 years of experience and a unique combination of business know-how, strategic vision, and an unparalleled network of relationships with global business leaders.
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What Drives Us

  • Vision
  • Mission

To be the leading IP and data-driven enterprise, unlocking value for fans, brands, and rightsholders across India, emerging markets, and the world

To create a healthier, happier planet by leveraging the cultural power of sports and entertainment

OurBusiness

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ASE ENGAGE
Driving Fan Engagement & Scalable Growth
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Our Digital Platform focused on Fan Acquisition, Fan Engagement, Fan Retention, Fan Data and Fan Lifetime Value. Our strategic, ethical collection and use of first party data is a cornerstone of ASE’s competitive advantage.

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ASE ALIVE (EVENTS/IP)
Capitalising on the Festivalisation of Sports and Entertainment
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Immersive, contemporary, multi-dimensional IPs blending sport, entertainment, and lifestyle, designed for cultural relevance and high engagement. Structured for scalable rollouts across regions with minimal federation or third-party dependency. Formats built to monetise across event, sponsorship, and digital channels, with limited reliance on broadcast rights

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ASE PARTNERSHIPS
Maximising Value, Monetising Rights & Raising Capital
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Securing long-term sponsorships and raising capital with a focus on emerging markets

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ASE ADVISORY
Market Entry, Brand, Investment & Revenue Growth

Strategic guidance on market entry, revenue optimisation, and brand positioning. We specialise in India and Asia.

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ASE MEDIA
Non-Live Content
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We help create IP through consumer-facing content with high-value production and distribute through a trusted network.

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ASE CONSUMER
Maximising IP Value Through Licensing & Merchandising
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Converting IP into consumer-facing products and services through licensing, merchandising, and branded collaborations. We leverage fan and customer loyalty to establish recurring, long-term revenue.

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Our Team

Ravi Krishnan

Ravi Krishnan

Founder & CEO

Ravi is a veteran leader in sports, media, and entertainment, having served as South Asia MD at IMG and Vice Chairman of Rajasthan Royals, winners of the inaugural IPL in 2008. Recognized among Sports Illustrated’s 50 Most Influential People in Indian Sport (2010) and Business Today’s Top 25 Executives Under 40 (2004), he has been described as the "First Man of Sports" by SportzPower.

As part of the team that launched IMG India in 1995, Ravi played a key role in shaping India's modern sports landscape. He was instrumental in developing landmark events like the 1996 Cricket World Cup, Sahara Cup, ICC Champions Trophy 2002, Tata Chennai Open, Lakme Fashion Week, and Royal Challenge Golf. His work blended sport with entertainment, helping build cross-sector appeal across cricket, tennis, golf, fashion, and football.

Shivam Srivastava
Shivam Srivastava
MD MESA & COO

Shivam is a key leader in ASE’s Asia-Pacific operations, with a principal focus on the Indian market. With over 14 years of experience, including 10 years working directly with Ravi and 3 years at PwC.

Dana Magenau
Dana Magenau
Senior Advisor USA

Former IMG Intl VP of Sales in China and VP of Corporate Partnerships Head at SPORTFIVE for Kai Tak Sports Park

James Tyler
James Tyler
HoM and Client Relations Europe

Over 20 years experience in sports, building fan bases and identifying audiences to sell-out major events. Has also built and managed digital solutions to acquire and engage fans.

OurAdvisors

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Jim Glover

Former Deputy Chairman, CSM and CEO EMEA, Arena Group

Sports & Events

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Lynne Anderson

Commissioner, ASC Advisory council

DATA

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Ashutosh Srivastava

Former CEO APAC-GroupM

MARKETING

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Prakash Janakiraman

Co-Founder & Chief Architect - Nextdoor

MARKETING TECH

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Rowena Samarsinhe

MD gensport & partner at law firm,LEVEL

SPORTS & EVENTS

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Ekta Hutton

Head FIFA Digital skills

EDUCATION

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Advait Pandit

Chief architect Jio mart

Tech

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Prapti Anand

Sr. International program Manager - Fondation Chanel, former country advisor Give2Asia

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