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Summary
Unlock the winning playbook for your portfolio—discover why sports investments are scoring big returns and redefining asset classes.
Join us on October 8th for "Scoring Profits: The Dual Benefits of Investing in Sports," where we will kick off with a dynamic presentation on the latest valuations of sports teams, headline deals, the surging growth in women’s sports, and sports technology funding. Explore how professional investors, including private equity and VCs, are fueling unprecedented interest in the sector, followed by a lively panel discussion covering sports rights, viewership trends, and the unique characteristics that make sports a compelling investment. Gain perspectives on M&A activity, the evolving landscape of sports as an asset class, and how PE firms are shaping the future of sports investments.
What you’ll gain from this session:
- Insights into sports team valuations and recent high-profile deals.
- Sports technology PE/VC funding trends.
- Analysis of growth opportunities in women’s sports and emerging markets.
- Expert perspectives on sports rights, viewership expansion, and monetization strategies.
- Deep dive into the nuances of sports as an asset class for both private and public market investors.
- Trends in sports investment, M&A, and the strategic role of private equity.
Don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the curve—register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sports investing!
Speakers
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Zaneta Kucerova
Associate Director, D&R Business Development
Zaneta Kucerova is Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, where she leads business development for corporate solutions across the Technology and Consumer sectors. She brings over a decade of experience working with TMT corporates, advising clients on market trends, and aligning their workflows with S&P’s data and analytical capabilities.
Zaneta holds a degree from Goldsmiths, University of London, and has completed executive education programs at INSEAD and Imperial College Business School.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Iuri Struta
Editor, TMT
Iuri Struta is a Senior Research Associate at S&P Global Market Intelligence. He specializes in analyzing M&A activity within the technology sector, with a particular focus on fintech and artificial intelligence.
Prior to joining S&P Global in 2022, Iuri conducted research on shareholder activism at Insightia, where, among others, he led the research effort on activism vulnerability assessment. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in international business.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Richard Berndes
Media Analyst
Richard Berndes is an associate media analyst in the Kagan media research group within S&P Global Market Intelligence, covering broadcast, TV networks, sports and esports sectors.
Richard provides insight, analysis and forecasts for the Western European broadcast market including content production and company strategic goals. He also provides insight into the performance and value of sports rights, sports bodies and clubs. Another area of focus is the growing value and interest in esports.
Before joining S&P Global Market Intelligence, he worked at many of the UK’s leading broadcasters including the BBC, ITV and Sky in channel management, scheduling, and content valuation and ROI roles.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts (honors) degree in history and international relations as well as qualifications in journalism and industry-based business management awards.
Questions?
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