Otro Capital has announced to the public that a number of top professionals within the sports industry are set to invest in the Alpine F1 team.
The operator-founded private investment firm have confirmed the professionals investing in Alpine F1 include: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Rory Mcllroy, Anthony Joshua, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Juan Mata and Roger Ehrenberg.
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The organisation believes the new investments will help Alpine to reach and connect with a new world of fans. Alec Scheiner, Co-Founder and Partner at Otro capital, has expressed his excitement towards the new $200 million strategic investment by saying:
“We are honored at Otro Capital to be joined by this particular group of investors into our Alpine F1 investment in partnership with RedBird Capital Partners and Maximum Effort Investments. These are best in class investors, athletes, entertainers and entrepreneurs and they are all committed to elevating the Alpine F1 team.”
Each of the new investors have also expressed their delight and excitement for the Alpine F1 Investment with Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, two-time NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl Champion, acknowledging his passion for the industry Mahomes said:
“I’ve always had a passion for all sports. The opportunity to lead an investor group with Travis in Alpine F1 alongside Otro Capital was one I couldn’t pass up. It’s an exciting time for the sport and this is an opportunity to bring our shared values to the world stage. I’m looking forward to being a part of its growth.”
Fellow Kansas City Chiefs tight-end and two-time Super Bowl winner, Travis Kelce, has announced how thrilled he is to join his team mate in leading an investor group. Kelce has also said:
“Our shared passion for excellence and innovation forms the cornerstone of this partnership. It’s about being able to contribute to a sport that demands precision, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of success. I am looking forward to this new chapter and can’t wait to see what we achieve together.”
Furthermore, Rory Mcllroy, currently ranked #2 in the world for golf, has stated that his passion for excellence in golf has influenced him to admire a similar pursuit within Formula 1 with Alpine. Additionally, former two-time unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, believes this was an opportunity he just could not ignore due to his admiration for the sports heritage.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, current England and Liverpool FC player, said:
“I’m excited to be joining Otro Capital’s group as an investor into Alpine F1 along with my brother Tyler. Having been to Formula 1 races as a fan, I love the high-pressure environment of the paddock and I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly impressive the Alpine team is. Our shared goal as an investment group is to help contribute to its continued success on the grid, at a time when F1 is facing incredible growth as a sport. As a footballer, I understand the importance of teamwork, innovation and determination in achieving goals.”
Juan Mata, professional footballer and World Cup winner, expressed how the Alpine F1 Investment was a unique opportunity for him:
“I am a big believer in the growth of the sport and confident that Alpine is the right team to partner with. Their history as a team combined with the commercial and industry expertise of Otro Capital make the perfect combination for success.”
Roger Ehrenberg, founder of Eberg Capital and investor for the Miami Marlins and Real Salt Lake, said:
“Eberg Capital couldn’t be more excited to be working with Otro on such an exciting project. Having spent more than two years evaluating options for getting on the grid, the Alpine Racing team in conjunction with Otro’s strategic investor group represents a compelling opportunity. Eberg sees this partnership as the vehicle for best leveraging its strengths for the benefit of Alpine Racing and the broader F1 ecosystem.”
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