Eagle Football Holding, led by John Textor, announced this Friday an initial investment of $40 million as part of a $100 million financing round before its IPO planned for early 2025 in New York. This funding round is led by UCEA Capital Partners, a Portuguese investment company. According to the press release, this contribution aims to “support the company’s strategic initiatives, strengthen its balance sheet and help stimulate growth in anticipation of the IPO”.
An investor comes to support Eagle Football
John Textor expressed his excitement, saying: “This funding brings us one step closer to our IPO ambitions. We are delighted to have the support of such a respected investor as we implement scalable entertainment and technology strategies to complement our network of global football clubs.”
Joao Texeira, Chairman of UCEA Capital Partners, highlighted Eagle Football's broader vision: “Often confused with just a football organization, we view Eagle as a diversified entertainment and technology company that uniquely pursues commitment of the public as the main commercial strategy”. This announcement follows a statement from John Textor last Saturday, where he mentioned these operations in connection with the IPO. This initial investment marks a key step for Eagle Football, which notably supervises Olympique Lyonnais, by consolidating its strategic positioning before the IPO.
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John Textor, head of Eagle Football which notably owns OL, made a big financial announcement this Friday. Indeed, the group led by the American businessman is seriously approaching an IPO.
