Founded
1984
Sector
Investment
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Location
Boston, USA
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Serie A ‘sounds out’ private equity for stake in international media rights business
Apollo, Ares, CVC and Sixth Street reportedly among several potential bidders.
Media Rights
9 April 2026
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Bundesliga: DFL prepares new approach to bring in private equity investment
Stake worth between 6% to 9% could be sold for as much as €1bn.
Politics & Governance
15 November 2023
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DFL co-CEO: ‘External investment not off the table’
Marc Lenz wants Bundesliga to secure fresh funds to drive growth.
Media Rights
16 August 2023
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Bundesliga appoints Marc Lenz and Steffen Merkel as joint CEOs, plus more
All of the week’s Movers & Shakers in one place.
Movers & Shakers
9 June 2023
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Bundesliga clubs reject private equity investment in media rights business
DFL’s plan fails to secure two-thirds majority vote from German soccer’s top two tiers.
Politics & Governance
25 May 2023
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Serie A weighs up options ahead of next broadcast rights contracts
Italian soccer top flight wants major increase on media revenues from 2024/25.
Media Rights
7 February 2023
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Report: DFL prepares to resume Bundesliga media rights stake sale talks
Organiser of German soccer’s top two tiers to renew discussions in early February.
Investment
31 January 2023
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Report: Bundesliga delay selling media rights stake later into 2023
Deadline for indicative offers pushed back amid lack of club consensus.
Politics & Governance
6 December 2022