eCamps spins out of PlayMetrics in CEO-led buyout

What's the deal? eCamps Sports NetworkDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has been acquired from PlayMetricsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → by an investor group led by its longtime chief executive officer, Charley Biggs. The deal, announced November 5, 2026, closed on undisclosed terms. eCamps operates youth sports camps, showcases, leagues, and leadership programs across sports including football, volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and tennis.

Why now? The sale caps PlayMetrics' review of its full portfolio, meant to sharpen its focus on its core youth sports operations software. eCamps had been part of the Stack SportsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → portfolio before that business combined with PlayMetrics in 2025.

What's the endgame? Biggs stays on as CEO to lead the next phase of expansion. He said the group is "positioned to continue investing in technology, operations, safety, staffing, and program growth for years to come." The investor group includes existing stakeholders and private investors with experience in youth sports, experiential businesses, and digital marketing.

Founded more than two decades ago, eCamps has hosted over 250,000 athletes through a nationwide network of camps, showcases, clubs, and leadership programs.

The signal: The carve-out reflects a broader reshaping at PlayMetrics, which in May 2026 acquired substantially all SportsEngineDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → assets from VersantDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → to expand its platform for clubs, leagues, and tournaments. Rather than a retreat from youth sports, the eCamps sale lets PlayMetrics concentrate on software while handing the camps business to an owner-operator with room to grow.

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