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Why Lower League Football Is Becoming the Smartest Investment in Sport with Raphael Gellar

Why Lower League Football Is Becoming the Smartest Investment in Sport with Raphael Gellar

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In this episode of Berkida Ventures Podcast, host Massimo Marinelli speaks with Raphael Gellar, Co-Founder & Executive Director at Forward Sports Group, an expert in football investment, club ownership, and sports advisory. Raphael shares his unconventional journey from investigative sports journalist to advising investors, operating football clubs, and building one of the leading agencies within the USL ecosystem.The conversation explores why lower-division football has become an increasingly attractive investment opportunity, the differences between European and North American football business models, and how successful club ownership requires balancing commercial returns with stewardship of community assets. Raphael also discusses multi-club ownership, promotion and relegation, the evolution of the USL, and what investors consistently misunderstand about the football industry.Key Takeaways:Raphael's transition from sports journalism into football investment and advisory.Why football clubs should be viewed as community assets rather than purely financial investments.How the growth of the USL is creating new opportunities in North American football.The business case for investing in lower-division football clubs across Europe.Why Denmark has become one of Europe's most attractive football investment markets.Lessons from Lincoln City's rise through the English football pyramid.The opportunities and challenges surrounding multi-club ownership models.Why long-term strategy, patience, and strong leadership are critical to football investment success.Noteworthy Quotes:“Football investment isn't just about making money, you're becoming the custodian of a community asset.” – Raphael Gellar“If your only reason for investing in football is to make money, I'm probably not the right person to help you.” – Raphael Gellar“The English football pyramid is the best football pyramid in the world.” – Raphael Gellar“You have to treat people well in football. If you do, good things will happen.” – Raphael Gellar“Investors often underestimate how different football is from every other business.” – Raphael Gellar“Football is life. That's why it's the greatest sport in the world.” – Raphael GellarKey Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Raphael Gellar and Forward Sports Group04:11 - From sports journalism to football investment06:59 - Why football clubs became investable assets09:28 - Building Forward Sports Group and entering the USL ecosystem12:34 - The economics of the USL versus European football16:50 - Promotion and relegation and the future of American football20:07 - Why investors are targeting lower-division football clubs23:15 - Lessons from Lincoln City's transformation28:30 - Why Denmark has become a football investment hotspot32:15 - Multi-club ownership: opportunities and risks36:30 - The biggest mistakes investors make in football42:23 - The future of football investment, private equity, and commercialisationConnect with the Guest, Raphael Gellar:Raphael Gellar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-gellar-3b773648/ Forward Sports Group Website: https://www.forwardsg.com/team Connect with the Host, Massimo Marinelli:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/massimo-marinelli-803274/Follow Halford Media Advisory:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halford-media-advisory/Website: https://www.halfordmediaadvisory.com/More from Berkida Ventures:Website: https://sites.google.com/view/berkida-ventures/Substack: https://theberkidabrief.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/berkida-ventures/Email: info@berkida-ventures.comFollow the Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/berkida-podcast/id1877643221 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PMcmovZzweazCDgXKzmpY?si=37f1773a8fd34e38&nd=1&dlsi=4f8c3665a8ba4448
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