Venture Café: Global Game, Global Capital: Investment Shaping Modern Sports
11 June 2026
17:00 - 20:00
17:00 - 20:00
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, this special Thursday Gathering explores one of the defining forces reshaping global sport: the rapid influx of international investment and venture capital into clubs, leagues, technologies and talent pipelines — and what that means for cities and regional innovation ecosystems like Manchester.
- Where:
- Renold Building, M1 7JR
- Price:
- Free
From sovereign wealth and private equity to sports-tech startups and data-driven performance platforms, we’ll examine how sport is becoming a major innovation and investment frontier. Expect insights from investors, founders, institutions and ecosystem leaders, alongside discussion on how regions can capture long-term value from this global shift in capital, influence and opportunity.
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