Equity fundraising
Buy-side and sell-side M&A
Debt and receivables financing
Balance sheet restructuring
Valuation and 3rd party capital ROI
Expert witness valuation
We provide full transaction origination and management services as well as strategic and financing advice to key stakeholders across the sports ecosystem.
Our clients include international federations, national governing bodies, professional sports leagues, teams and franchises, service providers, as well as the full spectrum of equity and debt financing partners e.g. private equity funds, credit funds, global media companies, sports agencies, sovereign wealth funds and HNWIs.
Strategic reviews for rightsholders, federations, clubs and companies
Commercial planning for rightsholders
Industry benchmarking and research reports
We work with a range of clients from international federations to sports leagues and franchises to assess and evaluate their commercial strategy and capital requirements.
Post-transaction, we are also on hand to work with management to deliver upon the agreed business plan.
We also work with tier 1 management consulting firms as their expert on national & global sports strategies.
Early, growth, and late-stage equity fundraising
Creation of investment materials, process management, and transaction execution
Leveraging our network to deliver commercial and funding solutions
We advise high-growth sportstech companies on securing the right investment partner to achieve their strategic objectives. Our investment network consists of VCs, PE funds, strategic corporates, family offices, and HNWIs.
Our close alignment with key stakeholders in the sports industry allows us to understand the sector’s commercial challenges and the important role technology will play in providing solutions.
Our specific areas of focus include fan engagement and fan data, ticketing, content, social, NFTs, OTT/D2C media, marketing and sponsorship tech, performance analytics, connected health & fitness, fantasy, esports, and gaming, and anti-piracy.
“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.“
“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.”
“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.”
“Oakwell deliver a comprehensive package of commercial, strategic, and financial advice and are a team that understands a federation’s issues.”
“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.”
“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 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.”
ANDREW UMBERS
Partner
DOUG HARMER
Partner
ANDREW CROKER
Advisory Board Chairman
DAVID ARMSTRONG
Senior Advisor
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