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Private equity is reshaping global sport and CVC is still leading the charge. In April 2024, CVC Capital Partners, the firm behind investments in rugby’s Six Nations, LaLiga, and the IPL, launched a $1.3B IPO in Amsterdam. Now, it's doubling
The world’s top 10 clubs spent over £9 billion on transfers in the last 2 years. Some deals transformed clubs. Others wasted millions. ✅ Declan Rice to Arsenal: £105m well spent. Premier League Player of the Season. A system fit.
€1.5B in deals for Paris 2024. A record for the Olympic Games, surpassing Tokyo and London before it. In an age of declining trust in media and rising ad fatigue, the Olympics remains one of the few global stages that command attention and beli
10 Athlete Deals That Changed the Sports Business Forever (And why understanding these moves is essential if you want to work in the industry) These were commercial masterclasses, built on leverage, strategy, and long-term brand alignment. If you'r
Fan engagement platforms are becoming one of the fastest-growing verticals in the sports business space — now valued at $5.9 billion, with over $2 billion raised since 2024 alone. This growth is driven by a shift in how fans consume sport: ➡️
When Simon Massie-Taylor talks about the business of sport, he’s not theorising. He’s lived it from every side. 🎯 Now CEO of Premiership Rugby, Simon leads the strategic transformation of the league, from club structures and private equ