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Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
WREXHAM AFC: It's a sign of Times Square for the Reds!
Until recently the launch of our kit for the season was fairly low key. This was partly because we were so low down the priorities of our various kit manufacturers that there was no guaranteed date for it to be made available for purchase. Indeed, sometimes we'd play in unbranded shirts or the previous season's outfit in pre-season matches! In contrast, the 2025-26 kit will be launched in our brand new city centre club shop. And Times Square. Yes, Times Square in New York! At last, the inevitable has happened, and we're muscling into the Yankees' territory! It was only a matter of time! It's the latest indication of the remarkable direction we're heading in. We might not have added too many players to the first team squad yet this summer, but we've already been taking massive steps forwards in our preparations for next season. We've already seen two developments which can only extend our international reach. That's our most important goal, as our most recent accounts showed. They reflected the growing role which the global market plays in our finances. Firstly, a fifth season of Welcome to Wrexham was commissioned, which is a crucial factor in our growth. We get nothing directly from the show, despite what many might suggest or assume, but the exposure it provides us is beyond value. Our profile in markets around the world is such that we can be sponsored by a company, SToK Cold Brew Coffee, whose name is on the Racecourse and one of the stands, but whose products aren't even sold in Britain! That's the global reach that we have. 'Welcome to Wrexham' is, I'd argue, the main element underpinning our project. While its benefits might be intangible, they are certainly profound. Secondly, we're currently touring Australia and New Zealand. There are plenty of Antipodean Wrexham fans who have been with us since the takeover: this trip will give them a chance to see us in the flesh and will also add to their numbers. Our global reach continues to expand. Back in the States, the TST continues to be important for Wrexham even though it increasingly doesn't seem to have an awful lot to do with us. The men's team that went out to North Carolina this summer had a couple of old boys and some youth players but also a core of players who had no link with us. The women's team had nobody from the current set-up although, in Del Morgan and Mia Roberts, it featured two of our best representatives over the years. The TST is a tournament held in the United States every year which aspires to be recognised as the seven-a-side World Championship. It attracts high-profile teams: Premier League sides took part this year while Borussia Dortmund and Boca Juniors competed last summer. We've been in it since its second year, and it spreads our name in new markets. I don't just mean it keeps our international profile high. We're positioning ourselves before a new sporting audience which, raised in the era of gaming and sports entertainment like WWE, finds new ways to consume sport. The way we are marketed by the TST is revealing. Confirmation of our participation is annually given plenty of fanfare by the organisers, We essentially get top billing, above the Premier League sides who take part. Why? Because, wonderfully, in the States our name is bigger than West Ham's. We are taking advantage of the global market in a manner which even the likes of Man United must look at with admiration. We generate money at a terrific rate considering our size and have penetrated international markets with remarkable speed. Last week Kieran Maguire, the leading academic authority on British football finance, put our growth into context by suggesting that we are currently operating on a similar financial level to QPR. He conceded that the comparison was based on our most recent set of accounts, which means he's looking at our finances when we were in League Two. We've grown considerably since then. Even if that wasn't the case, it's still a mind-blowing suggestion. QPR have been in the top two tiers for 39 of the last 42 seasons. To look at it another way, they've been in The Championship or above for the last 21 years, taking full advantage of the post-ITV Digital TV deals. Three of those seasons were spent in the Premier League, taking their share of the EPL's bloated broadcasting rights, and they have twice been in receipt of a series of parachute payments. The last tranche, received between 2014 and 2018, amounted to £90.6million! Furthermore, they were given a seven-figure solidarity payment from the Premier League for 16 of the last 19 seasons. And according to Maguire, we've risen to their financial level in the course of four years! It's an exciting situation to be in and it's a remarkable business feat by Rob and Ryan. It's enough to give me high hopes for the next season… of the football and of Welcome to Wrexham.
Globe and Mail
03-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Sportlync Retains DelMorgan & Co. and Baird Augustine for Capital Raise
PHOENIX, Ariz., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Sportlync, Inc., a Phoenix-based AI-driven platform connecting sports enthusiasts, proudly announces it has retained DelMorgan & Co. and Baird Augustine, two premier investment banking firms, in a combined effort to raise capital for its global expansion. According to their agreements, DelMorgan & Co. will lead a planned $30 million+ institutional capital rai se in December 2025, while Baird Augustine will spearhead a $10 million convertible note raise in July 2025, fueling Sportlync's growth across 33 sports, including tennis, soccer, and basketball. AI-Driven Sports Connections SportLync's ultimate product vision is an AI-driven platform designed to revolutionize the way athletes connect, compete, and engage with sports communities. The system intelligently selects a sports facility, matches players based on their skill levels and preferences and ensures attendance with personalized reminders to play and curated options. Beyond simple matchmaking, SportLync integrates social networking features that allow athletes to share achievements and engage with fellow players. Initially proven in golf through GolfLync, SportLync is now expanding to 33 sports, including tennis, pickleball, soccer, and more, positioning itself as a global leader in sports networking and facilitating seamless, on-demand experiences for enthusiasts worldwide. Market Traction SportLync has achieved 180,000 downloads to date, demonstrating strong engagement within its initial golf niche. Building on this success, the company projects a strong return on investment for every dollar spent on acquiring a subscriber, highlighting significant profitability potential as it expands into additional sports. Epic Golf Club's Proven Model Established in 2018 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Epic Golf Club is one of the most elite golf communities available, connecting approximately 1,200 members to over 1,200 private clubs worldwide, including more than 80 of the top 100 private U.S. courses. Led by CEO Noah DiPasquale, the club receives over 1,000 monthly applications but accepts only 20–25 new members to preserve exclusivity, requiring private club membership and rigorous interviews. Members access courses through a VIP concierge service, enjoy 20–30 annual networking events, and adhere to a one-strike etiquette policy, ensuring high standards at prestigious venues. This exclusive model inspires Sportlync's vision to connect sports enthusiasts across 33 sports. Epic's reciprocal system, where members host rounds at their home clubs, and its Epic Foundation, supporting charities like Folds of Honor, enhance its community appeal. Sportlync leverages its AI platform to replicate Epic's curated approach, matching players and securing facility reservations seamlessly. CEO Perspectives Noah DiPasquale, CEO and Co-Founder of Sportlync and Epic Golf Club: 'Our success in golf, with Epic Golf Club's 1,200 members and over 1,000 monthly applications, proves the niche for exclusive sports communities exists. Now, with Sportlync's AI-driven platform expanding to 33 sports, we're bringing that same sense of connection to a global audience. I'm thrilled to partner with DelMorgan & Co. and Baird Augustine, whose expertise can help propel Sportlync to become the world leader in sports connections.' Neil Morganbesser, President & CEO of DelMorgan & Co.: 'Noah's vision, successfully established through Epic Golf Club's exclusive community and now being scaled to 33 sports through Sportlync's AI platform, is exciting and transformative. We're thrilled to have been engaged to support Sportlync's planned $30 million+ institutional capital raise, confident that Sportlync's platform can redefine sports networking worldwide.' Ryan Baird, CEO of Baird Augustine: 'Sportlync's proven model in golf, built on Noah's Epic Golf Club success, sets a strong foundation for its expansion into 33 sports. We're incredibly excited to collaborate with DelMorgan & Co. to support the $10 million convertible note raise, leveraging our Silicon Valley network to position Sportlync as the global leader in AI-driven sports connections.' About Sportlync, Inc. Sportlync, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona, is an AI-driven platform connecting sports enthusiasts across 33 sports through personalized matchmaking and facility reservations. Building on its proven golf model, Sportlync is expanding globally to redefine sports networking. For more information, visit About DelMorgan & Co. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, DelMorgan & Co. is an internationally recognized investment bank and financial advisor. With over three decades of experience and over $300 billion in successfully completed transactions, the professionals at DelMorgan & Co. provide world-class financial advice and assistance to companies, institutions, governments, and individuals around the world. For more information, visit About Baird Augustine Baird Augustine is a Silicon Valley neo-investment bank that delivers exceptional advisory and execution services. The California State Treasury recently awarded Baird Augustine for its investment banking decorum and innovative approach to driving liquidity. The firm's Asymmetrical Alpha hedge fund, with investments in 30 market-leading companies, drives client success. Learn more at Media Contact Sportlync, Inc. 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