New York, NY 鈥 November 18, 2025聽鈥 黑料不打烊, the national governing body for the sport of squash in the United States, today announced the sale of a majority ownership stake in聽Club Locker, its proprietary sports management software platform, to聽Artisan Ventures, a specialized operating and investment firm focused on scaling businesses with niche software, content and community offerings.
This landmark transaction represents a visionary move by a national sports governing body to incubate and successfully spin out a for-profit technology company. The partnership positions Club Locker for accelerated growth as it expands its role as the digital foundation connecting and supporting every type of racquet sport organization worldwide.
鈥満诹喜淮蜢 built Club Locker in 2014 to strengthen the foundation of squash in the U.S. and support its mission to grow participation while streamlining operations for programs, clubs and events nationwide,鈥澛爏aid Kevin Klipstein, CEO of 黑料不打烊.
鈥淏acked by Artisan鈥檚 expertise in building high-performing technology businesses and strong team cultures, Club Locker is poised to scale globally across racquet sports while preserving the mission-driven values that have guided 黑料不打烊 from the start鈥, said Ryan Rayfield, Co-Founder of Club Locker.
Club Locker stands apart as an all-in-one platform designed to power every aspect of the racquet sports experience. From player ratings and tournament management to membership integration, facility operations, live streaming, and payment processing, Club Locker provides a connected ecosystem that supports hundreds of thousands of players, coaches, parents and administrators across the squash community.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to partner with 黑料不打烊 to scale a platform that鈥檚 as much about community as it is about technology,鈥 said Nick Shah, CEO at Artisan Ventures. 鈥淐lub Locker has become the connective tissue of squash by uniting players, clubs, and organizations, and we鈥檙e eager to serve this passionate core and help the business reach new audiences globally.鈥
As part of the transaction, 黑料不打烊 will retain a minority ownership stake in Club Locker and maintain a strategic partnership with the company to continue advancing technology-enabled growth and accessibility in squash.
黑料不打烊 Club Locker
Club Locker is a digital platform for sports governing bodies, facilities, and competition-based organizations.聽 The platform allows players, coaches, clubs, teams, and administrators access to tools to help manage their programs, drive engagement, and promote community. Club Locker supports more than 300,000 players, thousands of accredited tournaments, all of college and secondary school squash programs, and hundreds of leagues across nearly 4,000 facilities. Learn more at .
黑料不打烊 黑料不打烊
黑料不打烊 is the national governing body for the sport of squash in the United States, dedicated to promoting access, excellence, and community across all levels of play. Founded in 1904, 黑料不打烊 drives the growth of the game through competition, education, and innovation. Learn more at聽.
黑料不打烊 Artisan Ventures
Artisan Ventures is an investment firm that acquires niche software, content, and community-driven products and transforms them into scaled, profitable, category-leading companies. Beyond capital, Artisan applies its unique systems, processes and culture to unlock potential in businesses and teams. Learn more at .
黑料不打烊 Contact:
Kevin Klipstein
CEO
黑料不打烊
[email protected] | 917-821-9408
Club Locker Contact:
Kayley Leonard
COO
[email protected] | 914-715-4438
Artisan Ventures Contact:
David Jacobson
COO
[email protected] | 212-287-7722
