Commune

What Commune does

Commune is a privately held, boutique sports and entertainment agency founded in 2008 and headquartered in Delhi, with additional offices in London and the Caribbean. The firm provides three core professional services: commercial rights representation for sports federations and properties, content creation and creative services for sports and entertainment events, and market access facilitation for international organizations seeking entry into the Indian subcontinent. Its go-to-market is relationship-driven enterprise field sales targeting governing bodies (ICC, FIH, Cricket West Indies), franchise teams (Mumbai Indians), fashion institutions (FDCI), and corporate sponsors (Digicel), with revenue generated via agency commissions and negotiated per-engagement fees.

Commune's track record centers on cricket and the T20 format, where it has played a foundational role in Indian sports commercialization. The agency conceptualized and co-created the Caribbean Premier League with Cricket West Indies in 2013, securing 29 sponsors across the League and 6 teams within 9 weeks and building a global audience exceeding 200 million viewers. In 2010, it secured Hero Honda as title sponsor and delivered turnkey event management for the FIH Hockey World Cup in India, producing record television audiences. The agency also holds long-running rights representation mandates with the International Cricket Council.

The business operates without proprietary technology infrastructure, no disclosed institutional funding, and a small professional headcount consistent with its boutique positioning. Its differentiation rests on tenure, personal relationships across the Indian and global cricket ecosystems, and demonstrated ability to originate multi-region sponsorship and rights programmes. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed; the agency is privately held with no evidence of parent company ownership, institutional investment, or M&A activity in the available record.

Name

Commune

Legal name

Commune

Website

https://commune.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Commune is a boutique sports and entertainment agency founded in 2008, providing commercial rights representation, sponsorship acquisition, event management, and content services for sports federations, franchises, and entertainment organizations seeking to access the Indian subcontinent and global cricket markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Marketing & Representation Services

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (711410), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAHAG

Cultural & Heritage Entertainment Booking (Traditional/Folk Acts)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Entertainment Booking & Talent Management

Keywords

• Sports representation agency
• Cricket rights management
• Sponsorship acquisition
• Event management services
• Market access advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Representation Services: Agency commission and representation fees for securing sponsorship rights, commercial partnerships, and media rights deals for sports federations and properties.
2. Event Management Services: Turnkey event management services including commercial and event execution for sports tournaments and leagues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Commune is a boutique sports and entertainment agency offering Commercial Representation (rights programme development, sponsorship sales, and commercial partnerships for sports federations and properties), Content Creation & Creative Services (brand storytelling and promotional content for sports events), and Market Access & Facilitation (advisory services helping international sports bodies and entertainment businesses navigate the Indian subcontinent market). The agency primarily serves Federations and Properties, helping develop robust rights programmes and representing these in market.

Product overview

Commune is a boutique sports and entertainment agency offering a portfolio of professional services including Commercial Representation (rights management and sponsorship), Content Creation & Creative Services, and Market Access & Facilitation. The agency primarily serves Federations & Properties, helping develop robust rights programmes and representing these in market. Working since 2008, the company specializes in cricket and the Indian market, assisting sports and entertainment clients in unlocking value in South Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Representation Rights agency services for sports federations and properties, developing and managing commercial rights programmes including sponsorship sales and brand partnerships. Serves organizations like the International Cricket Council, International Hockey Federation, and Cricket West Indies.
• Content Creation & Creative Services Creative and content development services for sports and entertainment events, including brand storytelling and promotional content production. Leverages industry knowledge and access to delivery platforms for producers and their clients.
• Market Access & Facilitation Advisory and facilitation services helping international sports bodies and entertainment entities navigate the Indian subcontinent market. Aims to help businesses unlock the latent value of the world's fastest growing major economy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Caribbean Premier League achieved 200M+ global viewers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and notable.

• International Cricket Council (ICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommune serves as a highly effective and experienced rights agency for ICC, providing market representation in the subcontinent with outstanding track record and strong values. The agency understands the subcontinent market and helps ICC professionalize their rights programmes.
• International Hockey Federation (FIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommune was engaged by FIH to bring the Hockey World Cup to India, secured Hero Honda as title sponsor, and assumed full turnkey responsibility for the event including commercial and event management. The partnership achieved unprecedented sponsorship support and record broadcasting reach.
• Mumbai IndiansmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommune provides representation and advisory services to the Mumbai Indians IPL franchise, leveraging deep cricket market expertise and commercial relationships in the Indian subcontinent.
• Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommune helped create positives for the fashion industry including Couture Weeks and enhanced sponsorships. Played a major role in FDCI occupying its strong central position in the Indian fashion industry over challenging times.
• Cricket West IndiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommune conceptualized and created the Caribbean Premier League with Cricket West Indies and private investors, developing a financial model to unlock private investment into cricket via a new franchise-based T20 league.
• DigicelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommune secured support from Digicel, the Caribbean's largest corporate entity, as a primary sponsor for the Caribbean Premier League launch and development.
• Love ProductionsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommune collaborates with Love Productions on sports and entertainment content opportunities, leveraging industry knowledge and platform access for exciting new productions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Love Productions: UK-based production company (known for The Great British Bake Off) with which Commune has a strategic partnership. Adjacent ecosystem participant in sports and entertainment content creation rather than a direct rights agency competitor.

Direct peers

• RISE Worldwide: India-based sports and entertainment management company providing athlete management, league operations, and brand endorsements. Closest direct peer to Commune within the Indian market, competing for similar federation and franchise mandates.
• Infront Sports & Media: Sports rights and marketing company representing federations and event organizers across multiple sports. Highly comparable to Commune's core offering of federation rights representation, event commercialization, and market access advisory.
• Sportfive: Global sports rights agency specializing in sponsorship sales, media rights, and event commercialization for federations and clubs. Directly comparable to Commune's representation and event management services across football, cricket, and other sports properties.
• Wasserman: Sports marketing and talent management agency with divisions covering athlete representation, brand consulting, and properties. Comparable to Commune's combination of commercial representation and federation/property services.

Broad incumbents

• Creative Artists Agency (CAA): Talent and sports agency representing athletes, broadcasters, and entertainment properties globally. Comparable through its sports division's rights representation and event advisory services, though at significantly larger scale than Commune.
• Octagon: Sports marketing agency offering sponsorship, event management, and rights representation for federations and brands. Directly comparable to Commune's commercial representation and event management services, though at significantly larger global scale.
• IMG (Endeavor): Global sports and entertainment agency representing rights holders, federations, and athletes with a far larger resource base than Commune. Competes for the same federation representation mandates Commune targets, particularly across cricket and international sports properties.

Regional players

• ITW Consulting: India-focused sports consulting and talent management firm serving athletes and brands. Regional peer to Commune within the Indian sports ecosystem with overlap in athlete and brand representation services.
• Meril Levin: India-based sports management and consulting firm offering athlete management and brand endorsement services. Closely comparable boutique Indian sports agency competing for similar client segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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