NFL Private Equity Ownership Rules: Will PE Soon Own Stakes in Teams?
The NFL stands apart from nearly every top-level professional sports league in the world by declining to allow private equity or other institutional investment in its…
investment
NBA Private Equity Ownership Rules: Can PE Own Stakes in Teams?
The NBA, one of the fastest growing leagues in the world in terms of popularity, is also one of the most valuable. The average franchise is worth $4 billion, according…
Kelce Brothers Take Stake in Ohio-Based Garage Beer
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and recently retired Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce are now the largest investors in Garage Beer, a small…
Ronaldo to Invest in Wearable Technology Company Whoop
Cristiano Ronaldo is putting his money where his body is. The Portuguese soccer icon will invest and become an official global ambassador for Whoop, the wearable…
Ad Giant GroupM to Double Down on Investment in Women’s Sports
If the recent surge in ratings isn’t enough to convince naysayers that the growth of women’s sports represents one of the biggest media stories of 2024, then perhaps the…
Box To Box Films Raises $38 Million to Grow Entertainment Ambitions
Production company Box to Box Films recently secured £30 million (approximately $38 million) in growth capital from Bruin Capital, which will take a minority stake in…
Opinion
Private Equity in Sports Teams and Leagues Requires a Game Plan
Today’s guest columnists are Mark Skertic and Lindsay Di Fede of K2 Integrity. Even diehard sports fans may have missed the trend that the ownership structure of…
Mets’ Cohen Looks to Build in Wake of Free Agent Frenzy
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is a new believer in building from the ground up. A year after spending nearly $500 million on free agents after buying the Mets for $2.4…
Opinion
From Locker Room to Boardroom: Creating a Culture of Success
Today’s guest columnist is Bo Jackson. As a former athlete and current entrepreneur, I know firsthand the role culture plays in elevating individuals and…
Opinion
Elevating Women’s Sports Requires Intention and Investment
Today’s guest columnist is Stephanie Marciano, head of Sports & Entertainment for Ally Financial. Women’s sports are making headlines everywhere: from the 2023 FIFA…
Opinion
Global Sports Investment Can Bring the World Closer Together
Today’s guest columnist is Hassan Al Thawadi, the Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy in Qatar. International investment in sports is…
Courtside Ventures $100M Fund Targets Sports-Related Investments
Venture capital firm Courtside Ventures announced the close of its third fund Thursday, with $100 million coming from people including owners, athletes and industry…
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