Venture Capital Fuels Emerging Sports Leagues' Growth

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People Mentioned

• Rich Paul (Sports Super Agent and Clutch Sports Founder) - Discussed his venture into athletic wear with Clutch Athletics and partnership with New Balance.
• Sudeep Ramnani (Founder and Managing Partner at 885 Capital) - Discussed 885 Capital's investment in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and their investment ethos in sports.
• Don Davis (Founder and Chairman of the PFL) - Spoke about the PFL's growth, partnership with 885 Capital, and the future of MMA as a major sport.
• Andre Eans (Co-Head of Three Art Sports) - Discussed the evolving business of athletes, focusing on equity over endorsements, and his work with clients like Travis Kelce.
• Scott Munson (Former Nike Executive) - Hired by Rich Paul to help run Clutch Athletics, bringing his expertise and experience in the apparel business.
• Romaine Bostick (Bloomberg TV Anchor) - Interviewed Rich Paul about Clutch Athletics and his career.
• Travis Kelce (NFL Superstar) - Mentioned as a client of Andre Eans and Three Art Sports, known for his success beyond the field, including the "New Heights" podcast.
• Jason Kelce - Co-host of the "New Heights" podcast with his brother Travis.
• LeBron James - Referenced by Rich Paul regarding their initial meeting and by Andre Eans as an athlete who set the tone for athlete ownership.
• Kevin Durant - Mentioned as an athlete who set the tone for athlete ownership.
• Warren Buffett - Referenced for his concept of a "moat" in business strategy, which Andre Eans applies to client investments.

Organizations & Institutions

• 885 Capital - Dubai-based investment firm that took a stake in the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
• Professional Fighters League (PFL) - A mixed martial arts (MMA) league that received investment from 885 Capital.
• Clutch Sports - Rich Paul's sports agency, now branching into apparel with Clutch Athletics.
• New Balance - Partnered with Rich Paul's Clutch Athletics for sportswear.
• Baller League - A challenger property in which 885 Capital has invested, mentioned alongside PFL.
• Sporty Bet - Africa's largest sports book, owned by Sudeep Ramnani's Sporty Group.
• Sporty TV - Africa's largest free-to-air sports broadcaster, also owned by Sporty Group.
• Three Art Sports - Andre Eans's company, which manages athletes and focuses on building their businesses beyond endorsements.
• Wondery - The company that partnered with the Kelce brothers for their "New Heights" podcast.
• Burger King - Andre Eans's parents owned 17 franchises, which provided him with early entrepreneurial experience.
• UTA (United Talent Agency) - Partnered with Clutch Sports, providing resources and helping scale the business.
• Nighthead Capital - An investor in the PFL, mentioned by Don Davis.

Websites & Online Resources

• hospitality.fifa.com/interest - Where listeners can register interest for hospitality packages for the FIFA World Cup 26.
• odoo.com - A business software platform mentioned as an all-in-one solution for various business needs.
• zoler.com - A website for ZOLAIR (omalizumab), a prescription medication for food allergies, providing full prescribing information.

Other Resources

• Clutch Athletics - Rich Paul's new sportswear company, partnered with New Balance.
• New Heights - The podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce, which Andre Eans helped negotiate a significant deal for.
• Casa Azul - A property Andre Eans and his clients have affiliated with.
• Garage Beer - A light beer brand that Andre Eans and his clients have invested in.
• Accelerator Active Energy - An energy drink brand that Andre Eans and his clients have invested in, noted for its NSF certification.
• Hilo Nutrition - A company that Andre Eans invested in, whose former CEO is now the CEO of Garage Beer.