Deals·October 23, 2026 at 8:02 AM EDT·2 sources
KKR founders back Valencia in deal valuing football club at €1.25bn
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What happened
- Family offices of KKR co-founders George Roberts and Henry Kravis are part of a consortium that agreed to take a 42% stake in Valencia.
- The deal values the Spanish football club at €1.25bn.
Valencia stake
42%
Club valuation
€1.25bn
Why it matters
The transaction highlights private-capital participation in sports assets and provides a reference valuation for football-club investments. It is relevant to sponsors, private equity and corporate-finance professionals tracking sports transactions.
Deal terms
stake
Consortium including family offices of George Roberts and Henry Kravis → Valencia
Value
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Investors
Family offices of George Roberts, Family offices of Henry Kravis
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Timeline
- First reported by Financial TimesOct 23KKR founders back Valencia in deal valuing football club at €1.25bn
- Bloomberg reportsOct 23KKR Co-Founders Back Purchase of Stake in Valencia Football Club
Who is involved
stake inKKR founders back Valencia in deal valuing football club at €…ValenciatargetConsortium including family offices of George Roberts and Henry KravisbuyerFamily offices of Henry KravisKKR co-founders' family offices
CompanyInvestorThe deal
Sources (2)
- Financial TimesOct 23KKR founders back Valencia in deal valuing football club at €1.25bn
- BloombergOct 23KKR Co-Founders Back Purchase of Stake in Valencia Football Club
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