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The NFL finally allows private equity firms to invest, but they’ll be silent partners with limited stakes—up to 10% per team. After watching how other leagues handled similar moves, the NFL treaded carefully. This shift means big capital injections for stadium upgrades or managing soaring valuations—like the Washington Commanders’ sale for $6.25 billion in 2023! However, private equity won’t have much say in team decisions. It's a careful balance: capital boost without losing control. Are we seeing the future of sports ownership? #NFL #PrivateEquity #SportsInvesting #SportsBusiness #NFLValuations #InvestmentOpportunities #TeamOwnership #SportsFinance

Most interesting article on possible changes in NFL ownership structures that would allow for institutional and private equity investment, and the many factors at play. Given the growing importance of sports, especially the NFL, in media deals, this is a possible part of the entire story. https://lnkd.in/eXHxE9U6

A few weeks ago, at a special meeting in Eagan, Minnesota, NFL owners voted to let private equity firms buy up to 10% of a team. Each private equity fund or group can invest in up to six teams. The vote was approved by 31 of the 32 NFL team owners. This decision marks a new chapter for the NFL, as it could bring in new money, ideas, and strategies. With these private equity investments, the NFL might gain the financial support needed to drive innovation and help the league grow even more. As someone who likes to push boundaries and find new opportunities for growth this is truly game changing. #NFL #PE #PrivateEquity #HighPerformanceTeams

With the National Football League (NFL) poised to allow for Private Equity investment in teams after next week's Owners Meetings, I wrote about the attractiveness of these assets but also why they might not be great fits for funds with a traditional five-year hold period. As such, I believe that PE firms should set up sports-focused funds to invest in NFL teams to avail of this exciting opportunity. Investors interested the NFL - Please reach out to me on here! I'd love to discuss ways I can assist in your analysis and diligence efforts. https://lnkd.in/efWmyidZ #PrivateEquity #SportsInvesting

The NFL’s decision to allow private equity firms to invest in teams opens the door for new alternatives, but access is limited and investors may need to act fast. CEO Shana Sissel, CAIA explained to Sean Allocca at The Daily Upside that previous sports-related funds closed in about a month, and space in the closed-end funds may be somewhat limited until demand increases. #PrivateEquity #SportsInvesting #AlternativeInvestments #NFL

🏈 National Football League (NFL) ownership set to meet #PrivateEquity this week 🛩️ Owners to hold Aug. 27 for potential vote if needed 📋 On the docket: Buy-back option, 5-10% investment size range, NFL-specific funds, and further DD #PE #NFL #SportsBiz #PrivateMarkets #SportsBusiness #AlternativeInvestments

NFL owners have approved private equity funds to acquire up to 10% stakes in teams, following similar moves in other major sports leagues. While limited in scope, this shift opens new opportunities for private capital in one of the world’s most valuable sports markets 🏈 What could this mean for team valuations, investment structures, and the broader financial landscape? Find out in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/enwzXhzV #privateequity #CEPRES #funds #NFL

A new investor is making its way into the NFL -- private equity. But beyond acquiring stakes in teams, how noticeable will private equity's presence be in the league? -While NFL team owners voted to allow a select group of PE firms to buy up to 10% stakes in teams, the investors will essentially silent partners. -These new investors could help cushion the skyrocketing valuations of teams, worth an average of $6.49B, per CNBC's official 2024 valuation list (https://lnkd.in/e7DFdrS9). -PE funding can go toward stadium renovations and construction, family owners facing estate taxes and even if a team were to be sold. -But other than PE's deep pockets, at this point, the NFL and other pro leagues have largely kept PE's position, and influence, at a minimum. Read more of my story on CNBC -- as well as a ton of great content today from colleagues Alex Sherman, Michael Ozanian, Contessa Brewer and Jessica Golden as part of the launch of CNBC Sport (here: https://lnkd.in/e3MDuRz5)

Could the National Football League (NFL)'s plan to allow private equity investments be a game-changer? 🏈💼 Here's how it could unlock an illiquid market and facilitate new and diverse ownership structures: https://ow.ly/JYIq50TgRRS #PrivateEquity #NFL #Ownership #PE

The NFL is in no rush to approve private equity ownership in teams, pushing back a vote that last year many thought would take place this week to now possibly October. NFL owners still are studying the right type of investors as the universe of institutional money is larger than just private equity, says an NFL official. Questions about how private equity firms, or others, would exit their investment in the teams is also a question, as to date there has been only one exit among the dozens of such investments in NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS teams, this official says. Soaring Franchise Values Rising franchise values and tight debt rules have created a limited pool of buyers who can afford an NFL team. The Commanders sold for $6.05 billion last year, and owner Josh Harris struggled to make the deal work. Also, as heirs to teams face steep estate taxes, private equity investment could play a role in raising funds to pay the IRS bill. #premiumfunding #estatetax #taxstrategies #premiumfinance #lifeinsurance