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December 3, 2024
U.S. Investors Are Gunning for England’s Small Soccer Clubs
American ownership in English soccer has expanded beyond the Premier League, where nine of the 20 clubs are U.S.-owned. With Premier League clubs costing $500 million or more, investors are turning to lower leagues, where 11...
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December 2, 2024
John Zahnow on investing in IpswichTown & his first season | @SoccerexTV
On @SoccerexTV at #soccerexmiami 2024, James Pearce and John Zahnow discussed Jake's investment in @IpswichTown, his experience with American receptiveness to investing in a British club, and his reflections on the exciting final months of his...
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November 21, 2024
The Premier League Owners: Why half of clubs will soon be in American hands
Fort Lauderdale's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hosts the Soccerex conference, a two-day event bringing together soccer team owners, investors, and executives from the U.S. and Europe. Attendees include U.K. government representatives, agents, league officials, and...
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November 15, 2024
Bright Path Sports Partners speaks at Museum of American Finance Panel
Bright Path Sports Partners was honored to be a part of the Museum of American Finance‘s “Calling the Shots: Investing in Sports” event on October 30. Hosted by MoAF President & CEO David Cowen, the event...
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November 14, 2024
Philllip Ciano to speak at Dubai T100 Sports Investment Forum
Bright Path Sports Partners is proud to announce that its co-founder and managing partner, Phillip Ciano, will join Sequoia Heritage partner and legendary venture investor, Sir Michael Moritz, for a panel discussion on Friday, November 15th...
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November 1, 2024
Ipswich Town and their latest U.S. investors: ‘It’s been a rocket ship and we’re holding onto the wings’
Ipswich Town and their U.S. investors, including Bright Path Sports, say their rapid ascension to the Premier League has ‘been a rocket ship and we’re holding onto the wings’. The Athletic spoke with Ipswich Chief Executive...
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October 14, 2024
Ipswich: Native American private equity firm secures 40 per cent stake in Championship club
Ipswich Town have announced a “significant investment” into the club from Bright Path Sports Partners, a private equity firm which raises and deploys Native American capital.
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October 14, 2024
Bright Path Sports PE Backed by Native American, Billionaire Funds
Bright Path Sports Partners made headlines with its £120 million investment in Ipswich Town, marking the first Native American-backed investment in English soccer. This unique move highlights the firm's goal of pioneering new ventures in the...
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October 11, 2024
Ipswich, England, hopes football club’s success will revive local economy and community
Soccer is growing rapidly in the U.S., with many Americans becoming dedicated fans of English clubs. Nearly half of the Premier League teams, including Ipswich Town, are now owned by Americans. Ipswich has seen a remarkable...
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August 26, 2024
Native American PE Firm Makes $154M Bet on Premier League Team
Bright Path Sports Partners has invested $154 million for a 44% stake in Ipswich Town FC, now promoted to the Premier League. This investment supports our mission to bring Native American capital into sports and foster...
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August 26, 2024
Premier League team is the latest target for Native American private equity firm
Several years back, Phillip Ciano, co-founder of Ciano & Goldwasser, was discussing a deal with his longtime friend and client, Jake Zahnow. During their conversation, the topic shifted to an investment opportunity Ciano’s law firm was...
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March 25, 2024
Ipswich Town announce UK£105m investment from Bright Path Sports Partners
Ipswich Town has confirmed a significant investment of up to £105 million from U.S. private equity firm Bright Path Sports Partners (BPSP), securing a 40% stake in the club.
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March 22, 2024
Ipswich Town: US equity company buys 40% stake for ‘up to £105m’
U.S. private equity firm Bright Path Sports Partners has purchased a 40% stake in Ipswich Town, a Championship club, in a deal worth up to £105 million.
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