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Africa Business of Sport PodcastAuthor: ASPN Africa Sport Podcast Network
Africa Business of Sport Podcast is an award-winning sport business podcast that delivers expert analysis of business trends, stories and developments across the sport industry in Africa and globally. The podcast gathers and interrogates various global and local perspectives of the rapidly evolving sports business ecosystem. Co-hosted by African sport business experts Edem Spio and Jabu Mtwa. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast. Language: en Genres: News, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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E163: Inside MRM's African Sport Investment Strategy – Ian Briggs & Mokgatle Mokgatle
Sunday, 9 November, 2025
How do you build a sustainable sport investment portfolio in a market where commercial structures are still emerging?In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by MRM Sport Capital Co-founders Ian Briggs and Mokgatle Mokgatle to explore the rise of private equity in African sport. The conversation covers the story behind MRM Sport Capital, the rationale for a dedicated sport investment firm, and the structure of its portfolio. The episode also dives into KickID’s rollout, product development approach, and how MRM identifies and acquires sport assets. The discussion closes with reflections on the future of sports finance and what will shape Africa’s sport investment landscape in the years ahead.-------------------📝 We value your input! Take our quick survey and help improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/KrQX9QTYjxmfpDHB7⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Subscribe NOW to our brand new YouTube and turn on the notification🔔 to be the first to receive the latest releases from the podcast!📲 Follow us: Instagram LinkedIn X🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast
