Group Backed by KKR Founders Buys Valencia Stake
An investment group backed by KKR co-founders is acquiring a 42 percent stake in Spanish soccer club Valencia CF. The deal values the club at 1.25 billion euros including debt and includes a 100 million euro capital injection.
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An investment consortium backed by United States private equity founders will acquire a 42% stake in Spain soccer club Valencia CF in a transaction valuing the franchise at €1.25B ($1.4B) including debt. The deal brings fresh capital to the historic La Liga club as wealthy investors increasingly target sports assets for global reach. Pitchwise Holdings will inject €100M into the club alongside the equity purchase.
