This is Dom Cooke and today we’re breaking down the business behind the most popular sport in the world, Football or Soccer. It’s a vast market. 3 billion people around the world watch the sport and more than €30 billion euros are spent within the football ecosystem in Europe alone each year. But aside from a huge addressable market and reasonable revenue, i ... Show More
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Media M&A - [Business Breakdowns, EP.230]
This is Matt Reustle. Today, we are exploring the world of media deals. My guest is Blake Saunders. Blake has been in media investment banking for almost two decades. When I first met him, he was a banker, so I wasn't expecting to lean into this relationship, but I often introduc ... Show More
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154: Sport Meets Finance! Investing in Liverpool FC, PSG, Boston Red Sox and F1 - With Ian Charles, Co-Founder of Arctos
Sovereign wealth funds, private equity, Hollywood actors; the world of sports has been undergoing an investing revolution.
The last few years have seen a quantum increase of new investors, investing both in sports and even their governing bodies, raising questions about potentia ... Show More
1h 12m
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INDUSTRY S3E1 | IPOs, VCs and Founders Cashing Out, ESG and More!
Send us a textIn this episode we delve into the intricate world of finance depicted in the Season 3 premiere, "Il Mattino Ha L’Oro in Bocca" breaking down the complexities behind the IPO process, how pricing works and setting "price talk", the IPO discount and more. We also touch ... Show More
2h 23m
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Playing moneyball with Arqam FC CEO Ali ElFakharany
Ali ElFakharany got hooked on sports data as a university student, and the blog he started to analyze the Egyptian Premier League blossomed into a company in 2017. But the local market was not ready for Arqam’s services, and so Ali turned to Europe. In 2019, Arqam was acquired by ... Show More
41m 4s
Nov 2024
Investing in Sports: The Next Trillion Dollar Market?
The sports ecosystem has exploded as an area of investment, with professional leagues loosening rules on private equity ownership, the value of media rights deals skyrocketing, and the many sports-adjacent businesses taking on new dimensions. In the first episode of a four-part s ... Show More
37m 36s
Jul 2024
The NFL's Only Publicly-Owned Team Provides Insight Into Each Francises Annual Earnings
Today’s podcast breaks down the the Green Bay Packers annual financial report, including how much each NFL team is making, why asset management is becoming an increasingly large focus for teams, and the future of PE investing in sports. Enjoy!
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7m 10s
Aug 2024
886. Insights. Navigating sports partnerships with Airwallex, GoCardless, and Lloyds
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48m 35s
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How to Capitalize on Live Sports Season
Over the next few years, the US is hosting global sporting events unlike anything we've seen before. The FIFA World Cup, LA Olympics, and ongoing NFL season create massive opportunities for brands to connect with audiences.This week, Elena, Angela, and Rob break down live sports ... Show More
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Apr 2025
Barry Ritholtz: Cutting Through Financial Noise - [Making Markets, EP.58]
My guest today is Barry Ritholtz. As the founder & CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management Barry manages assets of over $5B. He is also a famous author and commentator, fondly known as the 'Prickly Prophet of Wall Street' for his contrarian views. In this conversation, Barry shares the ... Show More
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176. Chamath's New SPAC (Detailed Breakdown) Plus Europe’s Yield Curve Warning
Send us a textThis week on The Skinny on Wall Street, Kristen and Jen dive into the resurgence of SPACs and yes, Chamath Palihapitiya, the once-dubbed “SPAC King,” is back with a brand-new deal. We unpack what a SPAC really is, why they exploded in 2020, changes in the new struct ... Show More
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