Shamrock Capital Invests in Boardwalk Pictures

The nonfiction entertainment production company Boardwalk Pictures has received a minority growth investment from Shamrock Capital.

The Los Angeles-based investment firm will also provide additional capital and expertise to power the next stage of Boardwalk’s growth. Founded in 2010 by Andrew Fried, the production outfit is known for such shows as Chef’s Table, Cheer, Welcome to Wrexham, Val, The Black Godfather, The Big Brunch, We Need To Talk About Cosby and Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?

“We’re excited for this next chapter, all the new opportunities that lie ahead for us and our creative partners that make up the Boardwalk community,” said Andrew Fried, Boardwalk’s CEO. “We’re so proud of the work we have put out into the world over the last decade. As our style of storytelling becomes increasingly more mainstream, we’re eager to continue to push the way that non-fiction entertainment reaches audiences around the globe.”

“We believe that authentic storytelling will always have an engaged audience,” commented Mike LaSalle, partner at Shamrock Capital. “Andrew and the Boardwalk team are pioneers in crafting honest, real and raw narratives in unique and compelling ways. They have raised the standard for high-quality nonfiction content, delving into a wide range of subject matters that resonate with audiences around the world. We are excited to partner with this talented team as they continue to bring their skills and sensibilities to new genres, formats and mediums.”