In this episode, we break down a growing alternative investments asset class - sports. Hear from Anastasia Amoroso, iCapital Chief Investment Strategist, as she shares the growing private equity opportunity with the global sports market, currently worth $460 billion, expected to nearly double by 2030, according to Houlihan Lokey. Then, listen to Anastasia's conversation with Marc Lasry, Co-Founder, CEO, & Chairman of Avenue Capital Group, as they discuss emerging sports opportunities. Marc, Co-Owner of the Milwaukee Bucks from 2014-2023, brings his experience and highlights the rapid growth in media deals and huge scaling opportunity, particularly for Women's Sports. Lastly, Managing Director and Head of Advisor Platform, Bekka Marrs, joins to answer your Question of the Month: What key product developments do you think will have the most impact on simplifying alternative asset investing? Bekka lays out iCapital's roadmap for the next 12-24 months with plans to enhance its platform with more integrated solutions & shift from a transactional focus to a client-centered approach.
00:00-04:30: Private equity in sports
04:35-15:45: Growth in sports with Marc Lasry
15:46-20:06: iCapital platform roadmap with Bekka Marrs
Questions about alternative investments? Email yourquestion@icapitalnetwork.com to be answered, anonymously, on a future episode.