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Sports Investment

4 stories covering sports investment — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.

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Deal Flow Aug 20, 2026

EQT Acquires Majority Stake in Melbourne Storm

EQT takes majority interest in NRL club Melbourne Storm in its first direct professional sports team investment, valued at AUD150m.

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Deal Flow Mar 25, 2026

Consortium Including Blackstone Acquires IPL Franchise for $1.8 Billion

A group led by Aditya Birla Group buys Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.8 billion, with Blackstone making its first investment in a professional sports team.

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Deal Flow Mar 24, 2026

Blackstone Evaluating Minority Stake in IPL Teams

Blackstone is considering a $200m-$300m investment in IPL teams via BXPE, potentially marking its first entry into sports ownership.

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Deal Flow Mar 24, 2026

Blackstone Evaluating IPL Minority Stake

Blackstone is considering a minority investment of $200m to $300m in IPL teams via its BXPE fund, marking its first sports ownership move.

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