Blackbridge Sports: At the Forefront of Football Investment and Financing
Blackbridge Sports entered the competitive football financing space in Q1 2020, leveraging our long-standing relationships in China and Hong Kong with key stakeholders in football clubs. We are actively involved in the football financing sector, with strong, trusted relationships with Champions League-level clubs, positioning us uniquely within the market.
Ownership groups and their financial advisers frequently approach us for assistance in introducing trusted lenders. The lenders we connect are UHNW investor-backed family offices from North America and GCC countries.
The loan types we typically handle are collateral-backed, secured by TV rights income and/or player receivables in markets including England, Portugal, and Spain.
Blackbridge does not offer financial or legal advice on these arrangements, we focus solely on facilitating high-quality introductions, while managing expectations for both principals and their teams of lawyers, bankers, and accountants.
Given the impact of the 2019-2020 pandemic on the football and sports business, we remain deeply engaged in this sector and anticipate continued growth in the coming years.
The lenders we work with are primarily USA-based, though we also have well-established relationships with lenders in the UK, UAE, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, Hong Kong, and the Cayman Islands.
We have successfully collaborated with MSD Capital, a prominent USA-based family office, on several successful transactions in England.
Due to the significant deal flow we are currently handling, Blackbridge Sports is considering launching a dedicated fund that specialises in football financing with trusted partners. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: info@blackbridgesports.com
