Summits Day
Location: Horizon
An in-depth outlook for the industry through 2025 and beyond, including the areas of sports best positioned for sustainable growth, the headwinds that investors should be most mindful of plus macro socioeconomic trends with potential for outsized impact on the sports industry
Location: Horizon
- Simon Mantell - Client Executive - Private Equity & EY Sport Industry Group Markets Lead, UK, EY
- Jeevan Sagoo - Managing Director, U.S. Direct Lending, Ares Management
- Chris Heller - Co-Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Cordillera Investment Partners
- Jason Schretter - Partner, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Raine
- Chris Warren - Partner, Charterhouse Capital Partners
Exploring key differences in operating models, including league structures and franchise/team ownership models. How is revenue generated and distributed, from broadcasting rights and ticket sales to sponsorship deals and merchandising?
What c-suite skills and leadership expertise are needed to fulfil local market requirements?
Location: Horizon
- Tim Bridge - Lead Partner, UK Deloitte Sports Business Group, Deloitte
- Andrew Laurino - Senior Managing Director, Blue Owl Capital
- Isaac Halyard - Co-Founder & Partner, Otro Capital
- Mike Herbert - Partner, Northridge
Unlocking new avenues of commercial growth for sports teams and leagues and exploring how GPs are applying their expertise to reshape the business of sports by transforming off-field opportunities into tangible value creation, including maximising media rights and sponsorship revenue, monetising fan engagement across digital platforms and in-person events and real estate development.
Location: Horizon
- Anu Chhabra - Founder, The Women in Finance Group
- Bobby Sharma - Founder & Managing Partner, Bluestone Equity Partners
- Mathijn Visser - Managing Director, CVC
- António Caçorino - Founder & CEO, APEX
- Kitan Irukera - Investor, Dynasty Equity
Examining alternative avenues for value creation, from consumer and lifestyle products to recreational activities and innovative technologies. Capitalizing on fan engagement, youth participation, and recreational sports and navigating niche markets beyond premium sports properties.
Location: Horizon
Location: Horizon
Women’s sports are experiencing unprecedented momentum, fuelled by increasing viewership, sponsorship investments, and media coverage. Yet, the challenge remains: how can this enthusiasm translate into sustainable and scalable revenue streams? This panel will explore the critical steps needed to bridge the revenue gap between women’s and men’s sports. Capitalising on the future of women’s sports as an economic powerhouse and uncovering where the next big opportunities lie for private equity and beyond to take women’s sports to the next level
Location: Horizon
- Kirsten Sibbit-Johnston - Director, Strategy, Transformation & Growth Women's Sport Lead, The Sports Consultancy
- Nicki Boyd - Managing Partner, Sphera Partners
- Rahul Mehta - Partner, Obsidian Sports Management
- Nicola Moffat - Co-Founder & Advisor, Viveda Consulting
How are LPs assessing the risks, rewards, and strategic opportunities within sports investing? Understanding where the "sports asset class" fits into the institutional LP’s portfolio and how it compares to traditional asset classes like private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. How do LPs measure ROI in sports, from financial returns to intangible benefits like brand alignment and community impact?
Location: Horizon
Location: Horizon
- Matthieu Roussellier - Managing Director, Prosek Partners
- Jonathan Ludwig - Co-Founder & CEO, FANtium
- Michael O'Keefe - Chief of Staff, CAZ Investments
- Achille de Rauglaudre - Founder & Managing Partner, SportsInvest Advisory
- Massimo Marinelli - Operating Partner, Corrum Capital
- Arthur Bernard - Founder & General Partner, Athletico Ventures
End of the Investing in Sports Summit
Location: Horizon