Brera Holdings: Democratizing Pro Sports Team Ownership Beyond Billionaires and Celebs
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ:BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company, is pioneering the democratization of professional sports team ownership through its multi-club ownership (MCO) strategy. As the first MCO to list on Nasdaq, Brera offers retail investors access to "sports as an asset class," traditionally limited to billionaires and celebrities.
The company's portfolio includes a 52% ownership in S.S. Juve Stabia, which has achieved remarkable success in Italy's Serie B football league. Juve Stabia's market value has increased by 245% to US$32 million during the 2024-25 season, up from US$9.3 million, following its promotion from Serie C. The team advanced to the Serie A promotion playoffs semifinals, demonstrating strong performance and growing competitiveness.
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ:BREA), una holding internazionale con sede in Irlanda, sta rivoluzionando la democratizzazione della proprietà di squadre sportive professionistiche attraverso la sua strategia di multi-proprietà (MCO). Essendo la prima MCO quotata al Nasdaq, Brera offre agli investitori retail l'opportunità di accedere al "mondo dello sport come classe di investimento", tradizionalmente riservato a miliardari e celebrità.
Il portafoglio della società include una quota del 52% in S.S. Juve Stabia, che ha ottenuto risultati straordinari nella Serie B italiana. Il valore di mercato di Juve Stabia è aumentato del 245%, raggiungendo i 32 milioni di dollari nella stagione 2024-25, rispetto ai 9,3 milioni di dollari precedenti, grazie alla promozione dalla Serie C. La squadra è arrivata alle semifinali dei playoff per la promozione in Serie A, dimostrando una forte crescita e competitività.
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ:BREA), una compañía holding internacional con sede en Irlanda, está liderando la democratización de la propiedad de equipos deportivos profesionales mediante su estrategia de propiedad múltiple de clubes (MCO). Como la primera MCO en cotizar en Nasdaq, Brera ofrece a los inversores minoristas acceso a "el deporte como clase de activo", tradicionalmente reservado para multimillonarios y celebridades.
El portafolio de la empresa incluye una participación del 52% en S.S. Juve Stabia, que ha logrado un éxito notable en la Serie B de fútbol de Italia. El valor de mercado de Juve Stabia ha aumentado un 245% hasta los 32 millones de dólares en la temporada 2024-25, desde los 9,3 millones de dólares, tras su ascenso desde la Serie C. El equipo llegó a las semifinales de los playoffs de ascenso a la Serie A, demostrando un rendimiento sólido y una creciente competitividad.
브레라 홀딩스(NASDAQ:BREA)는 아일랜드에 본사를 둔 국제 지주회사로, 다중 클럽 소유권(MCO) 전략을 통해 프로 스포츠 팀 소유권의 민주화를 선도하고 있습니다. 나스닥에 상장된 최초의 MCO인 브레라는 전통적으로 억만장자와 유명인사들만 접근할 수 있었던 '스포츠를 자산 클래스로서' 소매 투자자들에게 제공하고 있습니다.
회사의 포트폴리오에는 이탈리아 세리에 B 축구 리그에서 뛰어난 성과를 거둔 S.S. 주베 스타비아의 52% 소유권이 포함되어 있습니다. 주베 스타비아의 시장 가치는 세리에 C에서 승격한 후 2024-25 시즌 동안 245% 증가하여 3,200만 달러에 달했으며, 이전의 930만 달러에서 크게 상승했습니다. 팀은 세리에 A 승격 플레이오프 준결승에 진출하며 강력한 경기력과 경쟁력을 보여주고 있습니다.
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ:BREA), une société holding internationale basée en Irlande, est pionnière dans la démocratisation de la propriété des équipes sportives professionnelles grâce à sa stratégie de multi-propriété de clubs (MCO). En tant que première MCO cotée au Nasdaq, Brera offre aux investisseurs particuliers un accès au "sport en tant que classe d'actifs", traditionnellement réservé aux milliardaires et célébrités.
Le portefeuille de l'entreprise comprend une participation de 52 % dans S.S. Juve Stabia, qui a connu un succès remarquable dans le championnat de football italien de Serie B. La valeur marchande de Juve Stabia a augmenté de 245 % pour atteindre 32 millions de dollars lors de la saison 2024-25, contre 9,3 millions de dollars auparavant, suite à sa promotion depuis la Serie C. L'équipe a atteint les demi-finales des playoffs de promotion en Serie A, démontrant de solides performances et une compétitivité croissante.
Brera Holdings (NASDAQ:BREA), ein internationaler Holdinggesellschaft mit Sitz in Irland, treibt die Demokratisierung des Eigentums an professionellen Sportmannschaften durch seine Multi-Club-Ownership (MCO)-Strategie voran. Als erste MCO, die an der Nasdaq gelistet ist, bietet Brera Privatanlegern Zugang zu "Sport als Anlageklasse", die traditionell Milliardären und Prominenten vorbehalten war.
Das Portfolio des Unternehmens umfasst einen 52%igen Anteil an S.S. Juve Stabia, das bemerkenswerte Erfolge in der italienischen Serie B erzielt hat. Der Marktwert von Juve Stabia ist in der Saison 2024-25 um 245% auf 32 Millionen US-Dollar gestiegen, von zuvor 9,3 Millionen US-Dollar, nach dem Aufstieg aus der Serie C. Das Team erreichte das Halbfinale der Aufstiegs-Playoffs zur Serie A und zeigt starke Leistungen sowie wachsende Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
- First-ever multi-club ownership (MCO) company to list on Nasdaq, democratizing sports investment
- Portfolio club Juve Stabia achieved 245% market value increase to $32 million
- Strong performance with Juve Stabia reaching Serie A promotion playoffs semifinals
- Strategic 52% ownership stake in a growing Serie B football club
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Brera's 52%-owned Juve Stabia club saw 245% valuation growth to $32M, showcasing MCO strategy success in democratizing sports ownership.
Brera Holdings has positioned itself at the intersection of two significant trends in sports investment: the democratization of sports team ownership and the growing interest in European football clubs among American investors seeking more accessible entry points than U.S. professional sports teams.
The company's 52% stake in S.S. Juve Stabia represents a compelling case study in their multi-club ownership (MCO) strategy. The club's reported
What makes Brera's approach distinctive is its Nasdaq listing, which creates a vehicle for retail investors to gain exposure to professional sports team ownership—traditionally the domain of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and celebrities. This model addresses the problem identified by Front Office Sports: as U.S. professional team valuations have skyrocketed beyond the reach of most investors, European football clubs offer more accessible entry points with substantial growth potential.
The timing appears opportune as global interest in football (soccer) grows, particularly with the U.S. hosting major international tournaments. Brera's strategy of acquiring controlling interests in clubs with upward mobility potential (like Juve Stabia's promotion from Serie C to Serie B) demonstrates how strategic sports asset selection can drive significant valuation growth over relatively short timeframes.
According to FrontOfficeSports.com “As the prospects of U.S. pro team ownership become nearly impossible, even the wealthiest investors are turning their attention abroad”
While Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney (left) and Ryan Reynolds’ (right) club Wrexham was a U.K.mid-table 5th division team at the time of their acquisition, Brera invested in Juve Stabia when it reached Serie B, the 2nd division of Italian football, after promotion from Serie C
Dublin, Ireland and Milan, Italy , July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s football clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) strategy, is the first-ever MCO to list on Nasdaq and has brought retail investors the opportunity to participate in “sports as an asset class,” democratizing a trend that previously was only available to billionaires and celebrities.
According to Front Office Sports in a July 6, 2025 story entitled American Celebs Want to Be Sports Owners. Soccer Is Where They Start, “What’s a rich American investor, athlete, or celebrity to do? They look abroad, to soccer (or football, depending on your parlance). Soccer has far more total teams, at lower entry prices, than the core U.S. men’s leagues, and thus more opportunities to become an owner.”
https://frontofficesports.com/american-celebs-want-to-be-soccer-owners/
Front Office Sports’ Daniel Roberts and Ben Horney went on to say: “It’s not just rich U.S. investors that want in on European soccer clubs. Everyday sports fans see the thrill in owning a piece of a European soccer team, even if their slice of the squad is tiny.”
They concluded: “There’s an irony to this trend right now: The U.S. will be the epicenter of global soccer next summer with the men’s World Cup, and is hosting the Club World Cup and Gold Cup at the same time this summer.”
Brera recently announced that its
Since the 2024-25 season began after promotion from Serie C to Serie B, Juve Stabia’s squad value surged from US
Through Brera’s Nasdaq-listed shares, investors have had the opportunity to participate in this valuation increase milestone following Brera’s ownership, and also signals Juve Stabia’s growing competitiveness on increasingly higher levels of professional football.
ABOUT BRERA HOLDINGS PLC
Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: BREA) is dedicated to expanding its social impact football business by developing a global portfolio of emerging football and sports clubs. Building on the legacy of Brera FC, which it acquired in 2022, the Company aims to create opportunities for tournament prizes, sponsorships, and professional consulting services. Brera FC, recognized as "The Third Team of Milan," has been crafting an alternative football legacy since its founding in 2000. The club also organizes the FENIX Trophy, a nonprofessional pan-European tournament acknowledged by UEFA. This tournament, which has been referred to as "the Champions League for Amateurs" by BBC Sport, has garnered significant media coverage, including from ESPN.
In its efforts to broaden its reach, Brera expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene FC in Mozambique, which quickly rose to the First Division after winning its post-season tournament. In April 2023, the Company acquired a
On December 31, 2024, Brera executed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the corporate capital of SS Juve Stabia srl, the company which manages the Italian Serie B football club Juve Stabia, also known as “The Second Team of Naples”. The acquisition of Brera’s
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including without limitation, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the popularity and/or competitive success of the Company's acquired football and other sports teams, the Company's ability to attract players and staff for acquired clubs, unsuccessful acquisitions or other strategic transactions, the possibility of a decline in the popularity of football or other sports, the Company's ability to expand its fanbase, sponsors and commercial partners, general economic conditions, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update such forward-looking statements except in accordance with applicable law.
Company Contact Information:
Dan McClory, Executive Chairman, Brera Holdings PLC
Email: dan@breraholdings.com
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