A big blow prepared by Textor!

The Eagle Football Holdings group, owned by John Textor and owner of Olympique Lyonnais and Botafogo, is taking a crucial step towards its IPO planned for 2025. In an official press releasethe holding company announced the launch of a financing round of 100 million dollars (around 96 million euros) with a view to this long-awaited stock market operation. A first fundraising of 40 million dollars (38.5 million euros) has already been made official, led by UCEA Capital Partnersa diversified investor in sectors ranging from sports to sustainable energy.

A decisive step to realize stock market ambitions

According to the words of John Textorpresident of Eagle Football Holdings, “This financing brings us a little closer to our IPO ambitions”. The American businessman welcomes the arrival of a stake inUCEA Capital Partnersa player renowned for its varied investments in strategic areas such as sport, health and sustainable development. This initial fundraising of $40 million represents a decisive step in the preparation of the IPO planned for the first quarter of 2025.

A diversification and growth strategy

Behind this major financial operation lies an ambitious diversification and growth strategy for Eagle Football Holdings. In addition to Olympique Lyonnais, flagship Ligue 1 club, the group also owns the famous Brazilian club Botafogo. The stated objective is to consolidate these leading sporting assets while paving the way for new investment opportunities in sports and beyond.

An operation in the spotlight

This fundraising and the prospect of an IPO of Eagle Football Holdings are arousing keen interest in the world of sport and finance. Investors and observers will closely monitor next stepsaware of the considerable financial and sporting issues linked to this operation. There is no doubt that the future of Eagle Football Holdings, now strengthened by new capital, will continue to fuel debate and speculation in the months to come.