2024年全球体育技术报告

Investment Rating - The report indicates a strong growth in private equity investing in sports and sports tech, shifting from trophy assets to lucrative investments [10][12]. Core Insights - The sports tech market has seen unprecedented activity in 2024, with over $86 billion in disclosed deal value across 1,152 transactions, marking a recovery from the previous year's lows [10][12]. - The report highlights a significant increase in the number of investors interested in the sports and sports tech ecosystems, indicating a robust market outlook [10][12]. - Major fundraising efforts have resulted in over $60 billion raised for sports and media acquisitions, with notable funds such as Arctos Capital and Shamrock Capital leading the way [10][12]. Summary by Sections Transaction Overview - In 2024, the total transaction value reached $86 billion, with 1,152 deals, including 17 transactions exceeding $1 billion [10][12]. - The report notes a decline in total transaction volume by 8.3% compared to the previous year, with early-stage financing accounting for over 80% of total deal volume [10][12]. M&A Activity - 2024 has been the strongest year for M&A activity in history, with disclosed deal values reaching $68 billion, which is 1.7 times that of 2023 [10][12]. - Key transactions include Silver Lake's $13 billion acquisition of Endeavor and Sky's $8.4 billion acquisition of Paramount [10][12]. Fundraising Trends - Over $4.5 billion was raised in 648 private placements, with significant investments in major sports tech companies like Riddell and Infinite Reality [10][12]. - The report emphasizes the continued influx of private capital, with notable funds focusing on sports franchises and growth equity investments [10][12]. Market Segmentation - The report categorizes transaction values by segments, highlighting strong activity in fan engagement, media and broadcasting, and wearables and performance enhancement [10][12]. - North America remains the leading region for transactions, followed by Europe and Asia [10][12]. Notable Transactions - The report lists top disclosed M&A transactions, including Endeavor's privatization and significant acquisitions in the media and sports sectors [10][12]. - It also details the largest fundraising rounds, showcasing the growing interest in sports tech and related sectors [10][12].