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Managing a portfolio of soccer-centric businesses.

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INVESTED IN SOCCER

Graham Sports Partners manages a portfolio of direct investments across six soccer verticals.

Sponsored by the Graham family, Graham Sports Partners (GSP) manages a portfolio of direct investments across six soccer verticals, with additional Graham family capital available for new investments.

The GSP team combines seasoned private equity professionals from the Graham organization with over two decades of investment and operating experience in soccer, together with senior operating partners from leading global sports brands, agencies, professional teams, and governing bodies.

Collectively, the Grahams own controlling or substantial direct equity stakes in over three dozen operating businesses spanning industries that range from sports to industrial technologies, advanced manufacturing, software development, healthcare, and education.

Investment Approach & Criteria

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Our Winning Strategy

Graham Sports Partners seeks to leverage our unique combination of private equity investment and operational experience with our global soccer network to create an origination and operational edge for our investment partners.

Portfolio Company Experience

We have over two decades of real investing experience across six existing soccer sectors, and broader experience managing controlling or substantial direct equity stakes in over three dozen operating businesses.

Industry Team

Our team is comprised of senior executives from leading global sports brands, agencies, professional teams, and governing bodies. Winning outcomes begin with experienced, motivated teammates – and we’ve got them.

In-House Operations Team

We bring the strength of an organization with 150+ professionals in strategy, finance & accounting, operations, sales & marketing, supply chain management, real estate development, IT, and ESG to every engagement.

OUR FIRM