Park Lane is proud to announce the successful closing of the sale of the Edmonton Elks! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our clients, the Edmonton Elks and the Canadian Football League, on this historic transition from community to private ownership. We also congratulate Larry Thompson and his family on realizing their dream of owning this iconic franchise. This transaction marks a significant moment for the Elks, the CFL, and the Edmonton community. We are honored to have played a role in facilitating this landmark deal and wish all parties involved continued success in the future.
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About us
Park Lane is an investment bank founded to provide sports finance advisory services to a variety of clients in the sports industry. Our bankers supply mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate finance, financial advisory, and restructuring to sports leagues, teams, investors, and sports-related businesses. We combine in-depth financial expertise with unparalleled access for our clients.
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- Industry
- Investment Banking
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Sports-related investment banking, Capital Raising, Venture, Franchise Valuations, Real Estate, Secondaries, and Due Diligence
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PO Box: 1515 7th Street
Suite 125
Santa Monica, CA 90401, US
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Amazing article written about a good friend, by a good friend.
What’s the secret to happiness? After a sudden brain aneurysm at the age of 48 that required 16 surgeries and spending 7 weeks in the ICU and literally saying goodbye to his wife - my good friend Scott M. shockingly survived. Last week, I finally got the opportunity to sit down with him and he said something that made my jaw drop and question everything. He said: I would go through it all again just to have learned what I did. Hold up. What near-death insight could be that powerful that you’d be open to going through that much trauma again? Just one: The secret to happiness. Remember, Scott was a leader in his industry, a happily married father, and very comfortable financially. Wasn’t he already “happy”? I can tell you from personal experience- happiness is not rooted in money and devastatingly, it’s not even rooted in success. So, what is it about? Let’s take a step back. Scott and I are both in YPO together. He runs one of the largest cannabis operations in California. Scott was a grinder. Hard-charging like many CEO’s, the pursuit of perfection drove optimal results. But at what cost? Scott said that only after his traumatic experience can he see that everything in his life was viewed through the “gap” lens of not enough. Every achievement was short-lived and replaced with yet another even greater one. Why? Can’t he just be content? For many of us Founder-types- no, you can’t just “turn it off”. And frankly most of us don’t want to kill what makes us special / powerful / effective. But when you see death, I guess something clicks. Scott went on to tell me about a book called The Gap and The Gain. And how it perfectly explains how hard-charging A-types sabotage their happiness for success which will never fill the whole in their heart. It lays out the steps of we can feel “whole” and achieve from a place of security. Step 1 is believing you are OKAY just as you are! That’s right. Even without the money, the successful circle, or the accolades - you do what you do because you are that person already. Not to earn it. Another massive shift is that he now approaches his leadership role in a “service-first” orientation. Why lead an org? - To be in service of your customers - To be in service of your employees - To be in service of your family But don’t get confused. Don’t use work as an excuse to sacrifice your relationships. So what’s the secret then? That God made you whole. There is no hole to fill. You are loved. Believe it. We strive bc that’s who we are, not because we are in need of validation. View every accomplishment along the journey as a GAIN. Not a GAP to where you want to go. Look back at how far you’ve come while maintaining your forward looking goals. The secret is ambition and contentment are NOT mutually exclusive!!! I hope you find yours.
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Justin Birnbaum thanks for including my quote in your recent Forbes article! Bob Iger's acquisition of Angel City FC is a powerful testament to the growing recognition of the NWSL's potential. As I mentioned in the article, this move signals a bright future for the league. It's not just about one team; it's about attracting more "smart money" and institutional capital to the NWSL and all women's sports. We're witnessing a shift in the landscape, and it's incredibly exciting! #NWSL #WomensSoccer #Investment #SportsBiz #AngelCityFC
Bob Iger’s Angel City FC Purchase Has NWSL Insiders Predicting Even Bigger Paydays
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Park Lane Founder and Managing Director Andrew Kline participated in a panel with other prominent sports dealmakers (Charles Baker, Marcus Lollie, and Maddie Winslow) to discuss 'Sports as an Asset Class' at Sportico's Invest in Sports Conference in LA yesterday. Incredible event all around!
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Park Lane Founder and Managing Director Andrew Kline participated in a panel with other prominent sports dealmakers (Charles Baker, Marcus Lollie, and Maddie Winslow) to discuss 'Sports as an Asset Class' at Sportico's Invest in Sports Conference in LA yesterday. Incredible event all around!
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Huge power acknowledgment to our Founder and Managing Director, Andrew Kline and the entire Park Lane team for being recognized by Business Insider as one of the top sports investment banks.
When billionaires want to buy a sports team, they call these bankers at Goldman Sachs, Inner Circle Sports, and more
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Check out Park Lane's Edwin E. Draughan drop a few nuggets of wisdom in Forbes business breakdown of how Las Vegas is becoming the sports capital of the US.
Ahead of (or after) the Super Bowl, learn why Las Vegas is becoming the sports capital of the US. Check out Forbes Brett Knight's piece for a deeper understanding of the growing sports culture in Las Vegas, with a couple of quotes from me. Enjoy!!
How Las Vegas Became Sports Town, USA
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Sports as an asset class continues to be a hot topic among traditional and non-traditional investors. Check out Justin Birnbaum and Forbes MLS franchise valuations, where I provide some brief thoughts. #SportsBiz #valuations #sportsbusiness
Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Teams 2024
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