Women’s sports are entering their private equity era. 💸
On Monday, Wasserman’s The Collective dropped part three of its deep dive into the women’s sports economy, zooming in on how private capital and infrastructure investment are reshaping the ecosystem. 📈
Expansion fees across women’s leagues have jumped more than 5,000% since 2008, a clear signal that investors are buying in early... and big. 👀
Teams and leagues are also pouring money into facilities, with over $500M invested across eight new training complexes, turning practice spaces into powerful brand and revenue drivers. 🏟️
High-growth leagues like LOVB, Unrivaled, and AUSL are scaling faster than traditional models thanks to strong partnerships, major media deals, and successful capital raises. 🚀
Media and fan platforms (like The GIST) are growing right alongside them, claiming white space in a market hungry for women’s sports coverage. 📰
The takeaway? According to The Collective’s SVP Alyson Walker, th...