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885 Capital & PFL on Bloomberg Business of Sports
885 Capital’s investment in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and pursuit for supporting emerging sports leagues takes center stage in the latest episode of Bloomberg Business of Sports. Both Sudeep Ramnani and PFL Founder & Chairman, Donn Davis, elaborate on league growth, venture capital’s role within sports, and more.
885 Capital highlights progress toward unified European American Football
The European League of Football (ELF) and the European Football Alliance (EFA) have today announced a strategic agreement to reunify professional American football in Europe from the 2026 season. The new structure introduces a transparent, team-led governance model designed to reinforce competitive integrity, operational stability and long-term growth. Co-Heads of 885 Capital Sports Martijn Bakx & Alex Rotter comment.
PFL event in Dubai highlighted
SB Nation covered an 'instant classic' PFL event out of Dubai - whitnessed by Sudeep Ramnani & Jai Mahtani of 885 Capital, alongside PFL Africa Chairman Francis Ngannou and others. The firm and its Managing Partners are proud to support the evolving sports development in the region.
Sudeep Ramnani representing 885 Capital at key sessions in United Nations General Assembly week
885 Capital's Founder & Managing Partner Sudeep Ramnani was invited to sessions held by United Nations Global Compact, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Semafor and others - and held high-level discussions during the historic UNGA80.
885 Capital’s investment in Baller League covered in Forbes
885 Capital’s backing of Baller League was reported on by Steve Price of Fobes, following an interview with Sudeep Ramnani. The piece explores the business model behind Baller League, with comments from CEO, Felix Stark, and current player, PK Humble.
Chowdeck Secures $9 Million in Series A Funding Round
Chowdeck, the Lagos-based food delivery startup, recently landed $9 million in the company’s Series A funding round to go towards launching a quick commerce strategy and expanding the platform to more cities in Nigeria and Ghana. 885 Capital Founder & Managing Partner Sudeep Ramnani, has been a backer of the impactful startup since its seed round, as it utilizes technology and provides local employment to cover demand.
885 Capital founders back fintech Alaan’s Series A funding round
885 Capital gets behind Alaan, the Middle East’s largest and most comprehensive spend management platform, in its $48 million Series A funding round. 885 Capital founder Sudeep Ramnani praises Alaan’s innovation in the ways in which companies manage spend.
Blue Crow's Léganes with record sale of Yan Diomande
CD Leganés has traded the Ivorian player Yan Diomande to RB Leipzig for 20 million Euros and a percentage of future sales - a top 5 price in the Spanish Second Division. The trade of the just 18-year old player shows the success of Blue Crow's strategy to work with top African talent. As key backer of Blue Crow, 885 Capital supports its growing impact - in Africa and beyond.
ELF reaches milestone with three new strategic investors
The European League of Football (ELF) is taking its international expansion to the next level by securing three new strategic investors: Goal Line Sports LLC (New York), Oakvale Ventures Limited LLC (London) and 885 Capital. 885 Capital founder Sudeep Ramnani comments.
PFL continues global expansion with launch of PFL Pacific
885 Capital's portfolio company Professional Fighers League (PFL) announces fourth International League covering Australia and New Zealand, in partnership with Stan, the 9Network and 9Now to provide PFL Pacific Broadpremium distribution in Australia.
885 Capital supports Voyage Foods, a sustainable food tech company reimagining everyday staples utilizing cutting-edge technology under founder & CEO Adam Maxwell’s bold vision - shared by him in this interview.
885 Capital has invested in Blue Crow Sports Group — owner of CD Leganés, Cancún FC and more — with founders Sudeep Ramnani and Jai Mahtani joining the board to support its data-driven, talent-focused growth.