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Sports investing is a new space that is seeing financial advisors conflicted on who are the winners and who are the losers. Jonathan Farr, CFA, Director at Homrich Berg, weighs in on the latest article from Christopher C. Williams at Financial Advisor Magazine: https://bit.ly/4bo0MOU
Private Equity Dives Into Sports Investing As Valuations Boom
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🏈⚾️🏀⚽️As someone with a longstanding interest in sports and sports ownership, I’m excited to see the recent trends in sports investing. The surge in franchise valuations and private equity's entry into the market are opening up new opportunities for investors.Since 2019, private equity has poured $59 billion into sports, driven by soaring national TV broadcasting rights and the booming value of sports franchises. Major investments include the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns, which have seen tremendous appreciation in value.Private equity firms are now offering opportunities for high-net-worth investors to get in on the action. Sports assets are increasingly seen as a lucrative, long-term investment, offering diversification and substantial returns, often outpacing traditional equities.With the continued rise in broadcast rights and the unique business model of sports franchises, the sector promises exciting growth. Investing in sports is not just a passion but a smart financial move. What are your thoughts on investing in sports franchises?#SportsInvesting #PrivateEquity #InvestmentOpportunities #NBA #FranchiseValuation #BroadcastRights #SportsOwnership
Sports investing is a new space that is seeing financial advisors conflicted on who are the winners and who are the losers. Jonathan Farr, CFA, Director at Homrich Berg, weighs in on the latest article from Christopher C. Williams at Financial Advisor Magazine: https://bit.ly/4bo0MOU
Private Equity Dives Into Sports Investing As Valuations Boom
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Sports mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are booming. Wall Street firms are setting up specialized banking teams to meet this demand. When billionaires want to invest in sports teams, they call elite bankers. Goldman Sachs and Inner Circle Sports are leading the charge. These banking teams facilitate complex deals. They ensure owners and investors get the best value. Their expertise is crucial in the sports M&A landscape. Factors driving this rise include increasing team valuations. Sports teams in leagues like the NFL, NBA, and EPL are seeing soaring values. Global appeal also attracts investors worldwide. Diverse revenue streams from ticket sales, merchandise, media rights, and sponsorships make sports teams lucrative. Specialized banking teams are vital behind the scenes. They ensure the passion and business of sports come together. This is an exciting time for finance and sports enthusiasts. These bankers drive the growth of the sports industry. They open new opportunities for investors and fans alike. #SportsM&A #Finance #GoldmanSachs #InnerCircleSports #Investment #BusinessOfSports #WallStreet #SportsIndustry #DealMakers #Innovation
Sports M&A is surging, driving some Wall Street firms to set up specialized banking teams. Here are the leading dealmakers helping owners and investors get a piece of the action.
When billionaires want to buy a sports team, they call these bankers at Goldman Sachs, Inner Circle Sports, and more
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Patrick Mahomes made a major play in 2023—but not on the field. He became part-owner of the Kansas City Current (NWSL), and it’s already paying off. The league’s valuation jumped from $1 billion in 2022 to a potential $3 billion today. Curious how you can make a similar move? Whether you’re interested in direct team ownership or getting involved in sports investing, there are ways to enter the game—even without NFL-level income. Here are some smart strategies for investing in the sports world: Direct Team Ownership – If you have significant capital and the right connections. Public Sports Stocks – Teams like Manchester United and Atlanta Braves are publicly traded and accessible through any brokerage. Private Equity Funds – Firms like Arctos Sports Partners give accredited investors a foot in the door. Athlete Investment Platforms – Platforms like Finlete let fans invest directly in athletes’ future earnings. Sports-Focused ETFs – A more diversified approach to sports investing. Crowdfunding – Platforms like Rally Rd. offer fractional ownership in sports memorabilia and more. Remember, these investments come with risks and may require significant capital or accredited investor status. Always do your research and consult with a financial advisor before jumping in. #SportsInvesting #PrivateEquity #AthleteInvestments #PatrickMahomes #NWSL #PublicStocks #FinanceTips #SportsBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities #WealthManagement
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Sports Grow From Private Equity Afterthought to Booming Market: "Most every major league—and that soon will likely include the NFL—allows private equity (PE) funds to own stakes in their teams, to the point institutional investors are almost ubiquitous: At least a dozen teams in the NBA, NHL, MLB and MLS have private equity among its ownership groups." "Leagues are comfortable with PE because they have put guardrails around their ownership. No firm is allowed to be a control owner of any North American major league franchise, and in some cases they’re not even allowed to vote. Leagues want to know every investor in the PE fund that wants to buy a stake, so they can veto any deal that includes someone undesirable. And a sale by a PE firm of its ownership stake will usually need to be approved by the league, too. In short, leagues feel they have PE firms entering on team owners’ terms." "But it’s more than just dollar growth, though, that matters...But the institutional money investing in PE funds has a secondary consideration that sports seems ideal for. Pension funds, endowments and insurance companies in particular place a high value on a little-noticed portfolio theory concept called non-correlation. Correlation is the mathematical concept that that the price of one asset moves in tandem with the prices of other assets, either up or down. The financial crisis of 2009 stunned institutional investors into seeing even wildly different assets can be much more correlated than they want. North American sports teams appear to have vastly lower correlation to other assets such as stocks, mortgages and commodities. That has real value to portfolio managers who need to be sure they can pay a member’s pension in 15 years or fulfill a life insurance claim in 20 years." #privateequity #sportsinvesting #institutionalinvestors #portfoliotheory #NHL #MLB #NFL #NBA
Sports Grow From Private Equity Afterthought to Booming Market
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Recommend all my sports fans take a look at this super interesting Eye on the Market. As rules around private equity ownership of sports leagues expand, Michael Cembalest, Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy for J.P. Morgan, explores investing in professional sports leagues and related businesses. Read more in this special edition of Eye on the Market:
Eye on the Market: A Piece of the Action | J.P. Morgan
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Valuation in sports, what drives enterprise value? 🤯 “Media Rights is the hallmark of how valuations are formed and how investors think about growth”. This is what Nicole Pullen Ross, Head of Sports and Entertainment, from Goldman Sachs shares in an interview to CNBC. The finance institution is also looking to Sports as an Asset Class, and shares some others spotlights: -Financial gain: low correlation with public markets -Emerging sports will have an important share at future media rights. -Female sports will also play a significant role in the field. link to interview: https://lnkd.in/d2ky5ken 🇧🇷 If you take the Brazilian Football championship, it makes a lot of sense. Media rights is the most critical point of the Leagues negotiation. 📊 Total Revenue from Top 20 Clubs in 2023: R$ 9 billions. 📌 Media Rights represents ~35% of total clubs revenues from top 20 clubs. 💰 R$ 3,2 billion was paid to brazilian Serie A clubs. (source: @Sports Value) Other importants source of revenue to form the Valuation are: 🏟 Matchday (Fans Loyalty, Ticketing, Arena) : ~16% of total revenue 🎽 Commercial & Marketing Assets: Sponsorship, Licensing, Merchandising, IP’s.: 15% of total revenue. ⚽ Athletes trading: ~21% of total revenue Others: ~13% Sports Angels Slat Ventures Arena Hub #sportstech #investment #venturecapital #sports #innovation #assetallocation
Goldman Sachs' big bet on sports
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Explore the game-changing world of private equity in sports where increased investments are scoring big, signaling a new era for team ownership and financial strategy. #SportsInvestment #PrivateEquityTrends
Rise of Sports Investments: From Afterthought to Booming Market
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While investment in sports, particularly U.S. major league sports, is relatively new for private equity, Cleary Gottlieb partners Liza Lenas, Maurice Gindi, and John Kupiec believe it is an area poised for significant growth in the near future. Read the latest #ClearyPFBulletin to find out why: https://bit.ly/3u9gyOe #privateequity #privatefunds #sportslaw
Major League Sport Continues to Draw Private Equity Crowds
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