EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 55 MIN
#81 Kyle Auffray & Nicholas Edwards, Champion Venture Partners - Sports Investing
from Alt Funds Network · host Kyle Auffray, Nicholas Edwards, Mike Schroeder, Skyler Steinke
Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSGoogle: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk 👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇 https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with Kyle Auffray and Nicholas Edwards:Company Website: https://www.championventurepartners.com/ Instagram: @cvpinvestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/champion-venture-partners Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Kyle and Nick's Backgrounds02:15 Kyle's NFL Journey and Career Transition05:07 Nick's Fighting Career and Transition to Business08:06 Transitioning from Sports to Business11:57 The Structure and Vision of CVP17:08 Challenges and Opportunities in Sports Investing27:43 Convergence of Fan and Team Experience28:31 Deal Flow and Acquisition Timelines29:12 Investment Criteria and Management Team32:42 Emerging Sports and Growth Opportunities37:16 AI and Market Trends46:57 Fundraising and Future Goals53:26 Connecting with CVP Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.
What this episode covers
Background: Kyle Auffray, Principal at CVP and CEO of Champion Management Company, former NFL player. Nick Edwards, Co-founder and Partner at CVP, former professional fighter. Description: Former NFL player Kyle and former MMA fighter Nick take us inside the world of sports venture capital, sharing how their athletic backgrounds shaped their approach to business. Kyle reflects on his journey through teams like the Cardinals, Patriots, Browns, and Raiders, while Nick discusses his transition from college football to MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Their experiences laid the foundation for their work at CVP, an investment firm dedicated to sports assets. They break down the structure of the CVP fund, its accessibility for both accredited and non-accredited investors, and their mission to make sports investing more inclusive. The conversation explores the intersection of fan and athlete experiences, the role of AI in sports investment, and the untapped potential of emerging sports like professional bull riding. Kyle and Nick also dive into the challenges of raising capital, navigating the evolving sports investment landscape, and the exciting opportunities CVP is bringing to the space.
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