BC Partners' Stathopoulos on Private Equity and Sports

The video discusses the increasing trend of family-owned businesses selling to private equity, driven by succession issues and market changes. It also explores private equity's growing interest in sports, focusing on content monetization and institutionalization. The impact of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon on the value of sports content is also examined.

How has the percentage of deals involving family-owned businesses changed in the last decade?

What factors are driving family-owned businesses to consider selling to private equity funds?

What challenges do private equity firms face in acquiring family-owned businesses?

What role does private equity play in the sports industry according to the text?

How does the growth of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon affect the value of sports content?

What are the concerns regarding private equity ownership in sports leagues?

In what ways can private equity bring professionalization to sports leagues and clubs?