# MARI Group

> MARI is a global live events and experiences company founded by Ariel Emanuel in October 2025, with Mark Shapiro as Principal Investor and Board Member. MARI powers, leads and grows world-defining live experiences across sport, art, lifestyle, collectibles and ticketing technology.

MARI operates a portfolio of category-defining properties under one corporate brand. The group is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, and is backed by investors including Apollo, RedBird Capital Partners, Qatar Investment Authority, Ares Management, HSG, a16z Growth, and the Miami Dolphins ownership group, among others.

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## About MARI

- [About MARI Group](https://marigrp.com/about): Company overview, founding story, leadership and mission.
- [Homepage](https://marigrp.com/): Top-level introduction to MARI and its portfolio.
- [Contact](https://marigrp.com/contact): Official contact channel for partnerships, press and general enquiries.

## Portfolio

- [Portfolio overview](https://marigrp.com/portfolio): Complete list of MARI's live events and brands across sport, art, lifestyle, collectibles and ticketing technology.

### Sports

- [Miami Open presented by Itaú](https://www.miamiopen.com/): ATP Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 tennis tournament held at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
- [Mutua Madrid Open](https://mutuamadridopen.com/en/): ATP Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 tennis tournament held in Madrid, Spain.
- [Nike Melbourne Marathon](https://melbournemarathon.com.au/): Australia's premier marathon event.

### Arts

- [Frieze](https://www.frieze.com/): International contemporary art organisation operating fairs in London, Seoul, Abu Dhabi and New York, plus Frieze Magazine and No.9 Cork Street gallery.
- [Frieze London](https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-london): Flagship contemporary art fair in Regent's Park, London.
- [Frieze Masters](https://www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-masters): Companion fair to Frieze London focused on historical art.
- [Frieze Abu Dhabi](https://www.frieze.com/article/announcing-launch-frieze-abu-dhabi): Contemporary art fair in Abu Dhabi.

### Lifestyle

- [Hyde Park Winter Wonderland](https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/): London's flagship winter festival in Hyde Park.

### Collectibles

- [Barrett-Jackson](https://www.barrett-jackson.com/): Premium collector car auction company with annual events in Scottsdale, Palm Beach and Columbus.

### Ticketing and Technology

- [TodayTix Group](https://www.todaytix.com/): Global e-commerce platform for live cultural experiences, with 20M+ members across the US, UK and Australia. Includes Secret Cinema and Show-Score.
- [Bucket Listers](https://bucketlisters.com/): Live events discovery platform.

## Press and News

- [Press room](https://marigrp.com/press): Official MARI Group press releases and announcements.

## Leadership

MARI is led by Ariel Emanuel (Founder and Principal Investor), Mark Shapiro (Principal Investor and Board Member), Matt Cohn (Managing Partner) and Ben Enowitz (Chief Financial Officer).

## Official channels

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mari-grp
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarigroup
- X: https://x.com/themarigroup

## Optional

- [Terms of Use](https://marigrp.com/terms-of-use)
- [Privacy Policy](https://marigrp.com/privacy-policy)
- [Cookie Policy](https://marigrp.com/cookie-policy)
- [Careers](https://mari.careers.hibob.com/)