“Oakwell have first-class relationships at senior levels in global sport and the good judgement required to align suitable partners, who will achieve greater success by working together.”

Experience and relationships to bridge the gap between sport & the global investment community
We are driven team of sports-obsessed advisors with an entrepreneurial spirit. From global governing bodies to disruptive sportstech companies, we help steer our clients through their greatest opportunities and challenges. We originate pioneering investment opportunities which drive the world of sport forward.
“Oakwell have first-class relationships at senior levels in global sport and the good judgement required to align suitable partners, who will achieve greater success by working together.”
“Oakwell deliver a comprehensive package of commercial, strategic, and financial advice and are a team that understands a federation’s issues.”
“Oakwell provided expert witness services on the complex valuation of a high-profile Championship football club. I was impressed with Oakwell’s technical capabilities and trial performance and it did an excellent job in supporting our team throughout the case. Oakwell’s evidence was accepted by the court and was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome for the client at trial.”
“The Oakwell team combined in-depth industry expertise, high level contacts and technical expertise. It was a pleasure to work with such a professional boutique.”
“Oakwell’s financial, structuring, and commercial focus were pivotal in ensuring a successful transaction for the Billie Jean King Cup. They were pragmatic, forward-thinking and a pleasure to work with.“
“We were very impressed by the service offered by Oakwell who provided expert financial and football specific advice to help execute our successful and exciting investment into Standard Liege, which has become a key pillar in our global football strategy.”
“Oakwell’s skills and expertise have enabled World Rugby to become better equipped commercially and financially for the future. In providing services to us their deep understanding of the rugby union ecosystem proved invaluable.”
“Oakwell truly understands sport, media and finance so they were the obvious choice. Their network and input into our most recent fundraise helped ensure it was significantly oversubscribed. This new funding, and the recent strategic purchases that it facilitated, will allow Will Duff Gordon and the team at TPD to drive the company forward at this exciting time.”
“I always enjoy working with Oakwell. The team recognizes technology’s intrinsic value to future sports as an entertainment vehicle and an investment proposition, which not everyone does. They are good people and very straightforward. It makes things easy and natural.”
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