KEVIN DURANT’S THIRTY FIVE VENTURES TO BECOME EQUITY PARTNER IN MASTER & DYNAMIC
360-Degree Partnership Includes Ownership in Company; Fans will see Durant and His Team Provide Input on Creative, Design and Product Marketing
Thirty Five Ventures, owned by NBA star Kevin Durant and sports business executive Rich Kleiman, today announced that the company will become an equity partner in New York City- based premium audio brand Master & Dynamic. Since launching in 2014, Master & Dynamic has focused on building beautifully crafted, technically sophisticated sound tools to help focus, inspire and transport minds around the globe.
“Master & Dynamic has been elevating the audio game since they launched in 2014 and I felt that they were a company I had to get involved with,” said Kevin Durant. “Music is such a huge part of my life that their products have become an important part of my day to day, and I’m looking forward to some amazing collaboration between our teams.”
Master & Dynamic’s unique approach to product development and business has accelerated the company’s growth. Ground-breaking product innovations like the MW07 True Wireless Earphones, recently honored with the coveted Red Dot Award in the Product Design category, and collaborative partnerships with globally-iconic luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Leica Camera have paved the way for this pivotal moment in the business, signaling the right time for this new and exciting opportunity with 35 Ventures.
“We are extremely privileged to partner with select leaders across various disciplines. They inspire us daily with their focus and commitment to quality and craft,” states Jonathan Levine, founder and CEO of Master & Dynamic. “Our partnership with Kevin Durant and his Thirty Five Ventures business partner Rich Kleiman, is no different. The more time I spent with Kevin and the 35 Ventures team, the more I realized how Kevin’s deep love of music and technology and approach to his craft, basketball, mirrors that of Master & Dynamic: concentration, focus, and a tireless and dynamic pursuit of mastery. And he does this based on his own internal drive rather than a need to impress the world.”
In addition to having part ownership in Master & Dynamic, the full partnership will also see Durant and Thirty Five Ventures work with the company on creative, design and building out the intersection of sports and music. In June, a special edition “Studio 35” colorway of the newly released MW65 Active Noise- Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones from Master & Dynamic will launch. Fans will be able to purchase the custom designed cool grey active noise-cancelling headphones online at masterdynamic.com and at select retail locations.
“As I’ve gotten to know Jonathan and his team, I’ve been impressed by how they have grown the company out to one of the preeminent audio companies in the world,” said Rich Kleiman, Partner, Thirty Five Ventures. “Master & Dynamic are disrupting the industry, not only through advanced technology but also the premium look and feel of their products. We know that they are going to be a true force in the space and cannot wait to get started with them.”
About Thirty Five Ventures
2x NBA Champion and Finals MVP Kevin Durant founded Thirty Five Ventures in 2017 with sports/entertainment executive Rich Kleiman. Thirty Five Ventures encompasses the duo’s existing business entities, including Durant’s personal brand/marketing portfolio and on-court contracts; their diverse investment portfolio (including companies such as Postmates, Acorns, Overtime, and Coinbase), their media and creative development arm; and the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation.
Current projects under the Thirty Five Ventures umbrella include the ESPN+ sports business show “The Boardroom,” the scripted series “SWAGGER” with Imagine Entertainment and Apple, and Fox Sports Films’ “Q Ball.” This fall also saw the opening of The Durant Center in Suitland, Maryland, the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation’s college pipeline program in conjunction with College Track.
About Master & Dynamic
Since its launch in 2014, New York City-based premium audio brand Master & Dynamic has released a variety of award-winning audio products ranging from wired and wireless headphones to a wireless speaker; most recently the MW07 True Wireless Earphones were recognized for world class design as the winner of The Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019. With an unrelenting attention to craft and detail, Master & Dynamic has a deep passion for building beautifully crafted and technically sophisticated sound tools to help focus, inspire and transport your mind.
Designed to be modern yet timeless, Master & Dynamic products utilize only the finest materials and are engineered to last, creating the perfect balance of aesthetics, strength, comfort and exceptional sound. With collaborations with world-renowned luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Leica Camera, Master & Dynamic believes mastery is a never-ending exploration requiring a dynamic approach. Its sound tools can be found in over 500 partner stores around the world. View the entire collection at www.masterdynamic.com and join the conversation at @masterdynamic.
