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Very interesting article about the investment trends in professional sports and the increasing role of private equity firms in sport that is now seen as an asset class. Key Takeaways: 🏀 Skyrocketing Values: Global investment in professional sports jumped from <$10B in 2008 to >$30B last year! Key Drivers: 💻 Tech Boom: From paperless tickets to AI strategies, tech is revolutionizing sports. 🎰 Gambling Gold Rush: Legal sports betting is a game-changer. 📺 Media Must-Have: Decline of cable has made sports essential for media giants. 🌐 Global Expansion: Growing markets & booming women's sports open new doors. 💰As a result we have seen an impressive franchise value growth since 2004: NBA: +1,176% to $3.8B NFL: +523% to $5.1B MLB: +631% to $2.4B NHL: +714% to $1.3B https://lnkd.in/dt8hM82V #SportsInvestment #PrivateEquity #TechInSports #FranchiseValues #SportsBusiness #InvestmentTrends 

A longish but insightful read from Front Office Sports on private equity investment in sports and the dramatic escalation of team values (500-1000%) since 2004. And this while most U.S. leagues preclude or extremely limit foreign investment! This has fueled new ventures in golf (LIV, TGL), the rapid expansion of women’s soccer (NWSL) and the creation of new leagues (Unrivaled). Still, some in private equity see sport as a niche investment compared to tech, medicine or real estate. Hard to imagine people getting as passionate about an app, hospital or office building as they do about sports but what do I know? :-)

Our Portfolio Manager, Ryan Byrne, delves into the growing appeal of sports investments in Chief Investment Officer ’s latest feature, Beyond the Game. From owning a stake in professional teams to exploring new avenues for growth, this article highlights why sports investing continues to gain traction. #Investing #SportsInvesting #PinnacleAssociates #BeyondTheGame  

Sports is big business. And it's becoming bigger. Here are a few reasons why: • Tech companies such as Amazon and YouTube driving up the price of broadcasting • Exploding media rights, loyal fans, and advertisers who want to reach them • The rise of sports betting • The inherent and scarce value of live entertainment Since the MLB opened its doors to institutional investment in 2019, all the major leagues except the NFL have followed suit. Since then, private-equity firms have poured $54.6 billion into sports, according to PitchBook data. Two-thirds of the MLB and NBA teams now have private-equity backing, according to PitchBook. Here are some of the biggest private equity players in the space according to Business Insider: • Apollo Global Management, Inc. • Arctos • Ares Management Corporation • Blackstone • Bluestone Equity Partners • The Carlyle Group • Clearlake Capital Group • CVC Capital Partners • Blue Owl Capital • Dynasty Equity • EQT Group • GMF CAPITAL • KKR • MSP Sports Capital • Providence Equity Partners • The Raine Group • RedBird Capital Partners • Silver Lake • Sixth Street • TCG Investing in sports is a long-term game, but shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. #privateequity #venturecapital #sportsbusiness https://lnkd.in/dYjAzD-m

Private equity is reshaping the ownership landscape in sports. Two-thirds of the MLB and NBA teams now have private-equity backing, according to PitchBook. And, the NFL and other leagues have considered opening their doors to more institutional investors. Team valuations have soared accordingly across sports. As private equity becomes more intertwined with sports, some veterans in the field have warned of a bubble. But others are unlikely to be deterred. A recent study bolsters the case for sports investing, saying it can offer strong returns in bull markets and fare better than other asset classes in downturns. Lucia Moses, Tiara White, and I break down the top private-equity firms in sports and where they're investing. Read the full story in Business Insider: https://lnkd.in/eSfytYX3

Since 2019, institutional investment has been flooding into the world of sports. According to PitchBook data, $54.6 billion has been invested in sports by private-equity firms. The MLB and NBA have been leading the charge, with two-thirds of their teams backed by private-equity firms. Interestingly, the NFL has yet to follow suit. Read more about this trend in Business Insider.

Pepper Trends Private equity firms are increasingly eyeing sports teams as investments. Attracted by rising team valuations, media rights, and sponsorships, sports teams makes attractive investments with new revenue streams. These firms are buying minority stakes in teams, with some opportunities opening up to wealthy investors. Read more for details -https://lnkd.in/ew67hz7M #PrivateEquity #Alternatives #PrivateAssets #PortfolioManagement

Sports investments go beyond the current roster status or recent performance in today's investment environment. The introduction of private equity into sports investments has changed the game. Private equity has increased investment demands by bringing in more potential buyers, rigorous due diligence, and realistic valuation. This has led investors to become more strategic, weighing the long-term value of sports assets rather than getting caught up only in the emotional benefits of owning their favorite teams. #SportsInvestments #InvestmentStrategy #PrivateEquity

Discover how private equity is revolutionizing the sports investment landscape! Bloomberg's Justina Lee dives into Arctos Partners' new financial benchmark for North American sports franchises, developed with the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. This innovative index, praised by experts like Zach Baran and Daniel Sillman, shows the stability and potential of sports investments compared to traditional markets. Don't miss out on this insightful analysis that could reshape institutional investing in sports Bloomberg! https://lnkd.in/eHvSV8_E

Sports investing isn't limited to deep-pocketed entities buying stakes in teams. Investing in sports extends to everything from equipment makers to weekend warriors using tech to track their progress to virtual and augmented reality during live events --and more. For Chief Investment Officer I wrote about the money pouring into sports. #investing #sports #sportsinvesting https://lnkd.in/g6qT7dkz