INVESTMENT
STRATEGY

INVESTMENT
STRATEGY

01

DIVERSIFICATION

  • Portfolio spread across 5-10 clubs from different European football leagues to diversify risk, with a Net Target Return of 12-15%
  • Risk diversification through uncorrelated asset class

04

GROWTH OUTCOMES

  • Capital primarily directed toward increasing sporting success, which correlates strongly with financial growth
  • Sporting success increases operational revenues (e.g., ticketing, media rights, sponsorship, and transfers)

02

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Assessment of the club’s financial position and capital structure
  • Evaluation of the club’s environment, infrastructure, and long-term development potential
  • Prioritise clubs with strong sporting and business leadership

05

REPAYMENT STRATEGY

  • Repayment period: 7-8 years
  • Fixed payments (redemption plus fixed interest rate, normally around 7-8% depending on the club’s solvency)
  • Variable payments (variable interest rate depending on TV revenue growth from start of the contract)

03

INVESTMENT STRUCTURE AND TIMELINE

  • Mezzanine capital provided as “loans” or “subsidies” for flexible funding
    Investment period: 2-3 years for sustainable impact
    Interest only payments during the investment period
    The aim is to increase the club’s competitiveness

01

DIVERSIFICATION

  • Portfolio spread across 5-10 clubs from different European football leagues to diversify risk, with a Net Target Return of 12-15%
  • Risk diversification through uncorrelated asset class

02

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Assessment of the club’s financial position and capital structure
  • Evaluation of the club’s environment, infrastructure, and long-term development potential
  • Prioritise clubs with strong sporting and business leadership

03

INVESTMENT STRUCTURE AND TIMELINE

  • Mezzanine capital provided as “loans” or “subsidies” for flexible funding
  • Investment period: 2-3 years for sustainable impact
  • Interest only payments during the investment period
  • The aim is to increase the club’s competitiveness

04

GROWTH OUTCOMES

  • Capital primarily directed toward increasing sporting success, which correlates strongly with financial growth
  • Sporting success increases operational revenues (e.g., ticketing, media rights, sponsorship, and transfers)

05

REPAYMENT STRATEGY

  • Repayment period: 7-8 years
  • Fixed payments (redemption plus fixed interest rate, normally around 7-8% depending on the club’s solvency)
  • Variable payments (variable interest rate depending on TV revenue growth from start of the contract)