Global private equity firms bowled over by Indian cricket league IPL

When Wall Street Meets Willow: Why Global PE Is Padding Up For IPL

Cricket has always been big business in India. Now, it's officially crossed over into boardroom sport

Global private equity firms bowled over by Indian cricket league IPL

KKR, Blackstone, other global private equity firms now eye investment in cricket league IPL — Details here

KKR, Blackstone, and other global private equity firms are now eyeing investments in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is now the world's second-most valuable sports league after the NFL. Here's what you need to know about the new investment hotspot in India.

Global PE firms ready to bowl on IPL pitch seeing opportunities

Global private equity investors like KKR and Blackstone have a new investment hotspot in India: cricket. The Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket league, counts Bollywood stars, Indian tycoons and spirits maker Diageo among its backers, but is now attracting major private equity firms with the prospect of rapidly rising revenue and profits and massive […]

Global Private Equity Giants Eye Stakes in IPL as Valuations Soar

Global private equity heavyweights including KKR and Blackstone are increasingly eyeing investments in India’s blockbuster cricket tournament, the Indian Premier League. Valued at a record $18.5 billion last year, the IPL has become one of the most lucrative sports properties globally, ranking second only to the National Football League on a per-match basis. Investor interest surged after CVC Capital Partners earned over 350% returns from sellin…

How the IPL Became a 2 billion assest class

Private equity giants including KKR, Blackstone and Carlyle are bidding for IPL cricket franchises valued at up to $2 billion, drawn by 1.19 billion