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Spotlight: Blue Owl’s GP Strategic Capital. Michael Rees, Co-Founder and Co-President of Blue Owl Capital, speaks with?SecondaryLink’s?CEO about the firm’s leadership in GP stakes, its expanding investment strategy, and why private markets are set for a major shift in 2025. Note: This article is available for all to read! https://lnkd.in/e7kwSU6p

Banríon Capital Management Inc. CEO Shana Sissel, CAIA joins Ryan Nauman to discuss the intersection of professional sports and private equity. The conversation explores the trend of private equity firms buying stakes in sports teams, its impact on retail investors, and how it could make private equity investments more accessible. Additionally, Shana highlights how private equity interest extends beyond the big four professional leagues. https://lnkd.in/eSmg3Mr6 #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports

The San Francisco Giants have entered a strategic partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street, marking the team's first significant investment in three decades. This partnership is set to enhance the Giants' commitment to delivering a top-tier experience at Oracle Park while reinforcing their role in the community. Sixth Street CEO Alan Waxman highlighted their belief in the future of San Francisco and the Giants’ legacy in professional sports. https://lnkd.in/e3cbxuz6 #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports

One Eight Capital, founded by Alexander Bussenger, is raising a $100M venture capital fund focused on personalized and preventative healthcare startups. The fund has already secured $50M and includes Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis on its board. It plans to invest in early-stage companies, particularly in athlete wellness and injury recovery. Eric Jackson | Sportico https://lnkd.in/e_PrgVCj #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports

Kentucky County Employees’ Retirement System has committed additional capital to Arctos Partners' Arctos American Football Fund, which focuses on investments in National Football League (NFL) teams. This move follows last year's approval by NFL franchises to allow such investments. Susan Barreto (she/her) | Alternatives Watch https://lnkd.in/ehhxVQvJ #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports

Monarch Collective has expanded its fund to $250 million after raising an additional $100 million to invest in women's sports. The fund, led by Jasmine Robinson and Kara Nortman, received backing from existing investors like Pivotal Ventures and new investors including Rockefeller Foundation’s Elizabeth Yee and former EY executive Beth Brooke. The firm continues to invest in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), and Women's Super League, supporting the growth and financial sustainability of women's professional teams. Jason Clinkscales | Sportico https://lnkd.in/ez787JJF #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports

Former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Marques Colston is making strides in private equity with Champion Venture Partners, a firm co-founded with former MMA fighter Nick Edwards. The firm has secured $100 million to provide athletes with access to high-growth alternative asset investments, helping them transition from the field to financial success. Private Equity Insights https://lnkd.in/d3vBAv-2 #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports #NFL

Private equity investment in South African sports is gaining traction. Recent discussions around the South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby) and Ackerley Sports Group transaction highlight the growing role of PE in sports, with entities like CVC Capital Partners and Silver Lake already active in global rugby investments. A recent example in South Africa includes the Western Province Rugby Football Union's decision to sell a controlling stake in WP Professional Rugby to a group of PE investors. The trend underscores the potential for vital financing and modernization across sporting franchises. https://lnkd.in/ekc88s_r #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports

Everton Football Club has secured a ￡350 million ($450.49 million) long-term financing deal for its new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. The Friedkin Group, which took over Everton in December, arranged the funding with a consortium of institutional lenders to refinance existing debt related to the stadium project. The stadium will host its first Premier League match in August. Lori Ewing | Reuters https://lnkd.in/eUgq26wZ #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports

CVC Capital Partners is preparing a $1 billion bid to acquire the Madrid Open and Miami Open from Endeavor, with The Raine Group managing the sale. Endeavor CEO Ariel Emanuel is also bidding, with Goldman Sachs advising his offer. Other private equity firms, including EQT Partners and Providence Equity Partners, have also shown interest. Joshua Sim | SportsPro https://lnkd.in/eMuZASUp #PE #PrivateEquity #PrivateEquitySports #PESports #SportsBiz #LinkedinSports