Black Knight Football Club UK Limited
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Black Knight Football Club UK Limited - overview
Established
2022
Location
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Founded in 2022, Black Knight Football Club (BKFC) is a partnership led by William P. Foley II with significant ownership by Cannae Holdings. In October 2022, Cannae Holdings agreed to acquire a 50. 1% majority stake in Black Knight Football Club UK Limited for USD 132.
8 million. The deal was completed in Q1 2023. The company’s services are centered on sports investment and club management rather than tangible goods. These include ownership and governance of professional football clubs, coordination of player recruitment and development across affiliated teams, and optimization of commercial activities such as sponsorships, media rights, and fan engagement.
Through a multi-club ownership model, it enables shared resources, talent pipelines, and operational efficiencies across its portfolio of clubs in different regions.
Current Investors
Cannae Holdings
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Professional Sports/eSports
Website
www.afcb.co.uk/black-knight-football-club/
Company Stage
Mature - Buyout
Total Amount Raised
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Black Knight Football Club UK Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | FC Lorient | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | FC Lorient | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | AFC Bournemouth Limited | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Black Knight Football Club UK Limited | - |
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