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Simon Ryan's independent agency network, RyanCap, has made a strategic investment in EMT Partners, a specialist in entertainment, media, sport and technology law and advisory firm.

What you need to know:

Simon Ryan's RyanCap has made its next move, investing in EMT Partners.
The entertainment, media and tech firm offers legal and non-legal advice and investment across those sectors.

Simon Ryan's independent agency network, RyanCap, has made a strategic investment in EMT Partners, a specialist in entertainment, media, sport and technology law and advisory firm.

The strategic partnership with EMT Partners, chaired by Brett Chenoweth, aligns with the company's strategy to partner with "like-minded businesses across new sectors".

Co-founder of EMT Partners Trent Blacket is currently based between Melbourne and Los Angeles. Blacket co-founded EMT Partners alongside CEO Peter Davey.

They offer both legal and non-legal advice, an ability to invest in and alongside clients, with strength in intellectual property, celebrity and talent, media and media rights, sports and sponsorship, music and entertainment, and film and television.

“Having known Trent for over 20 years and watched the EMT business grow substantially since launch, RyanCap is always looking for the right strategic investments," Ryan said.

"The combination of EMT’s media, tech, and legal capability means our business is strategically aligned to grow in line with EMT and its founders."