Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) (“Genius Sports,” the “Company,” “we” or “our”) announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 17,647,059 ordinary shares, par value $0.01 (the “Ordinary Shares”), by the Company at a price to the public of $8.50 per Ordinary Share. The offering is expected to close on January 16, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Company estimates the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $144 million, after deducting the underwriting commissions and estimated offering expenses. The Company currently expects to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the acquisition or investment in complementary businesses, technologies or other assets, although the Company currently has no agreements or understandings with respect to any such acquisitions or investments.

The offering included participation from Caledonia and Wellington Management, among other top existing shareholders as well as new investors.

BTIG is acting as the lead book-running manager for the offering. Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank Securities are acting as book-running managers for the offering. Oppenheimer & Co., Citizens JMP, The Benchmark Company and Craig-Hallum are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The offering is being made pursuant to an effective registration statement (including a prospectus) on Form F-3ASR previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 8, 2024. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the registration statement and accompanying prospectus supplement may be obtained from: BTIG, LLC, 65 East 55^th Street, New York, NY 10022, telephone: (212) 593-7555.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Genius Sports

Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. Our technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences for the entire sports industry.

We are the trusted partner to over 400 sports organizations, including many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, EPL, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA and Liga MX.

Genius Sports is uniquely positioned through cutting-edge technology, scale and global reach to support our partners. Our innovative use of big data, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality, connects the entire sports ecosystem from the rights holder all the way through to the fan.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, or the documents to which we refer readers in this press release, to reflect any change in our expectations with respect to such statements or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based.

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