Philadelphia Business Journal, Jeff Blumenthal

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia-based entrepreneur, Cosmo DeNicola will become an investor and partner in well-known sports agent Leigh Steinberg's Steinberg Sports and Entertainment (SSE). DeNicola runs Cosmo DeNicola Companies, a portfolio of businesses ranging from sports, entertainment, healthcare and technology. He is currently a co-owner of the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul and a Hollywood talent management firm. He will provide capital and business experience to drive SSE's client marketing services.

DeNicola runs Cosmo DeNicola Companies, a portfolio of businesses ranging from sports, entertainment, healthcare and technology. He is currently a co-owner of the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul and a Hollywood talent management firm. He will provide capital and business experience to drive SSE's client marketing services.

Steinberg, often credited with being the real life inspiration for the title character in the film Jerry Maguire, is a Los Angeles-based agent who has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft a record eight times as well as 150 pro bowl players and seven NFL Hall of Fame inductees: Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Warren Moon, Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas and Howie Long.