The investment and operating partner empowering the entrepreneurs and creatives behind earlier-stage businesses in media and entertainment.

ABOUT

Guggenheim Brothers Media (GB Media) is a private investment firm focused on early to growth-stage media and entertainment companies. Founded by two seasoned entertainment executives and backed by the Guggenheim Family, GB Media is uniquely positioned to complement both creative-adjacent entrepreneurs and sophisticated investors. The company serves as a catalyst for innovation in an ever-evolving landscape, providing long-term financial support and industry expertise that bridges the gap between investors and operators.


TEAM

TEAM

Dillon Lawson-Johnston

With over a decade of experience, Dillon has established an astute ability to identify and execute growth opportunities for a wide range of companies in the media and entertainment sector. At GB Media, he is responsible for capital raising, investor relations, deal sourcing, and cultivating strategic partnerships to fuel growth opportunities. Previously, Dillon held impactful positions at UTA, Sugar23, Untitled Entertainment, Anonymous Content, and Coast Productions. As a descendant of the Guggenheim family, Dillon is focused on continuing his family’s legacy of supporting talent and creating culture.

Criswell Fiordalis

Criswell has over 15 years of experience in corporate development, business strategy, and operations for media and entertainment businesses. At GB Media, he spearheads its sourcing strategy, leads negotiations and due diligence, and actively collaborates with portfolio companies. Prior to GB Media, Criswell held senior positions at leading media and entertainment companies, where he played an integral role in their growth, including Lionsgate, MRC Entertainment, Hello Sunshine, and Webtoon.

PORTFOLIO

PRESS

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Guggenheim Brothers Media Launches with Strategic Investment Model for Early to Growth-Stage Media and Entertainment Companies.


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Guggenheim Brothers Media Invests in Comedy Production and Talent Management Company Stapleview alongside Steven Spielberg.

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Guggenheim Brothers Media Invests in The Lighthouse, Whalar Group’s New IRL Campus for The Creator Generation to Learn, Make, and Belong.

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HERITAGE

  • 1905

    Building upon Meyer Guggenheim’s earlier mining success in Colorado, his 7 sons formed the company Guggenheim Brothers. They partnered with the world’s best mining engineer, John Hays Hammod, and discovered copper in Alaska, By WW1 the Guggenheims controlled 75% of the world’s silver, copper, and lead production.

  • 1920s

    Harry and Daniel Guggenheim created a fund to promote the increased safety and reliability of aviation. They financed world-famous Charles Lindbergh’s 22,350-mile flying tour of the US as well Jimmy Doolitte’s advancements of modern flight instruments.

  • 1930s

    Harry and Daniel Guggenheim created a fund to promote the increased safety and reliability of aviation. They financed world-famous Charles Lindbergh’s 22,350-mile flying tour of the US as well Jimmy Doolitte’s advancements of modern flight instruments.

  • 1940s

    Harry Guggenheim and his wife Alicia Patterson bought the publication Newsday. Under Alicia’s leadership, Newsday was considered one of the most successful post-war newspapers of the 40s and Alicia was once hailed as the most successful female publisher in America.

  • 1950s

    Harry Guggenheim applied the family formula for success to sports when he partnered with the world’s best trainers and best jockey to achieve one of the greatest upsets in horse racing history. In 1953 Guggenheim’s horse, Dark Star, beat the Vanderbilts undefeated horse, Native Dancer, to win the Kentucky Derby.

  • 1950s - Present

    Solomon Guggenheim partnered with renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright to design and build a permanent museum in New York City to house and showcase his collection of modern art. Guggenheim Museums can now be found in NYC, Italy, Spain and one opening soon in Abu Dhabi

  • 2000s

    Peter Lawson-Johnston II employed the family’s formula for success and partnered with a handful of remarkably talented individuals to form the financial services firm, Guggenheim Partners. The firm currently oversees ~$310 billion AUM.

  • 2024

    Guggenheim Brothers Media launches with the goal of empowering the creatives and entrepreneurs behind earlier-stage businesses in media and entertainment. The company is grounded in the Guggenheim family formula for success, and built on the pillars of People, Innovation, and Perseverance.

CONTACT

info@gb-media.com