From The Big Leagues To The Boardroom: 8 Athletes In Private Equity

From The Big Leagues To The Boardroom: 8 Athletes In Private Equity by Kevin Dowd, PitchBook

What’s a professional athlete to do when he or she retires before the age of 40 with the competitive juices still flowing, endless free time and, often, a very healthy balance sheet? For some, the answer is to pursue a second career in private equity or venture capital.

This week, we’ll take a two-part look at some of the biggest names from the world of sports who have crossed into finance.

8 Athletes In Private Equity

We’ll get to VC tomorrow. Let’s kick things off today with notable athletes who’ve moved to PE, either by starting their own funds or joining more established firms. Among those who...