Knighthead Capital Acquires Significant Stake in Birmingham Panthers Netball Team
March 21, 2025
Knighthead Capital Management has acquired a significant minority ownership stake in the Birmingham Panthers, a new professional Netball Super League team representing Birmingham and the West Midlands. The investment supports Knighthead's broader sports strategy in Birmingham and will help the Panthers expand operations, community outreach, and visibility as netball grows in popularity across the UK.
- Buyers
- Knighthead Capital Management, LLC
- Targets
- Birmingham Panthers
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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