1892 Holdings Makes Strategic Minority Equity Investment in Liverpool FC

Bay Collective To Acquire Majority Stake In Sunderland AFC Women

April 12, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Bay Collective has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sunderland AFC Women as part of its multi-club ownership model. Sunderland AFC will retain a minority stake, with the deal completion subject to regulatory approvals.

Goldman Sachs Alternatives Acquires Minority Stake in Excel Sports Management

November 1, 2025

Professional Services

Goldman Sachs Alternatives agreed to acquire a stake in Excel Sports Management, a New York-based sports agency, to support its next phase of international growth. The partnership will back expansion of Excel’s global presence across sports, media, and sponsorship, including investments in technology and data-driven capabilities. Shamrock Capital, which previously held a minority stake since 2020, will exit as part of the transaction; terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to regulatory approvals.

AIG Takes Minority Stake in Salford City FC

August 11, 2025

Media & Entertainment

AIG (American International Group) has taken a minority equity stake in Salford City FC and become the club's long-term commercial partner. The investment will support stadium infrastructure upgrades, digital fan engagement initiatives, and expanded community programming across Greater Manchester.

Eagle Football Acquires Controlling Stake in Olympique Lyonnais (OL Groupe)

December 19, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Eagle Football Holdings Bidco Limited, led by John Textor, acquired a significant controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe SA on December 19, 2022. The transaction was backed by funds managed by Ares Management and investors Iconic Sports and Elmwood Partners; Jean‑Michel Aulas will remain as chairman and join Eagle Football's board, and Eagle Football intends to launch a tender offer (with Holnest) for remaining shares.

Fenway Sports Group Acquires Controlling Interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins

November 29, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins, subject to approval by the NHL Board of Governors, with the deal expected to close before year-end. Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle will remain part of the ownership group and Mario Lemieux will continue to guide hockey operations; senior management at the club will remain in place.

RedBird Capital Partners Makes Significant Investment in Fenway Sports Group; LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Paul Wachter Join Ownership

March 31, 2021

Media & Entertainment

RedBird Capital Partners has made a significant minority investment in Fenway Sports Group (FSG) at an enterprise valuation of $7.35 billion to support accelerated growth and strategic acquisitions across FSG’s sports, media and real estate platform. As part of the transaction, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Paul Wachter exchange a previously held interest in Liverpool FC to join FSG’s ownership group; Sam Kennedy also converts long-term incentive interests into equity.