Private equity's sports play
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Headlined by Arctos Sports Partners acquiring a 5% stake in the Golden State Warriors in April, private equity has pushed further into the sports investing space over the past few years. PitchBook analyst Wylie Fernyhough joins the "In Visible Capital" podcast to discuss his recent analyst note about what’s driving the trend, including less restrictive ownership rules within leagues, skyrocketing valuations, the need for liquidity among current owners, the chance to achieve lofty returns for new investors and the clout that comes with owning some of the most scarce, high-profile assets available. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
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