For the third consecutive year, leading sports executives gathered in Båstad during the ATP Nordea Open last week. Hosted by Commercial Sports Media, DMC Production, and Sportway, a wide range of topics were discussed at the fully booked seminar on ‘Sport as an Asset Class’ and ‘Sportstech.’ Experts from the US highlighted that the era of leading US tech companies entering the sports and media rights sectors has undoubtedly arrived. In just five years, from 2019, commitments from tech companies in sports media rights have increased fiftyfold, soaring from nine billion SEK to 450 billion SEK. These tech companies are significantly outpacing legacy media companies in terms of size.

Following the US entry into this space, it is highly likely that these tech giants will begin exploring international markets. The Nordics, the world’s eighth-largest sports rights market, are expected to be on their radar. Additionally, US capital, including private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), and high-net-worth individual (HNWI) investments, is poised to further influence European sports by seeking exposure in this growing sector.

Are you an expert at Sport, Finance & Strategy?

Commercial Sports Media (CSM) is a leading consultancy firm at the intersection of sport, media rights, and the commercial marketplace. The sports industry is undergoing a major transformation, where financial strategies and capital structures will play an increasingly important role in shaping future growth.

We are now looking to strengthen our team of ten consultants with an expert in sport and finance.

Your Role

• Advise leading sports rights holders, investors, and federations on strategic and financial matters
• Drive financial modeling, valuation, and investment analyses for clients and internal projects
• Contribute to shaping the evolving business of sport through CSM’s unique market insights

About CSM Ventures

In addition to our advisory services, CSM also operates its own investment vehicle, CSM Ventures – enabling us to invest directly in opportunities across the sports and media landscape.

Your Profile

• Strong academic and professional background in finance, investment banking, private equity or management consulting
• Deep interest in sport and media, ideally with proven sector experience
• Ability to combine analytical rigour with commercial creativity

If you are motivated by shaping the future of the sports business and want to work alongside a passionate team with a global footprint, we would love to hear from you.

Apply to teo.broman@commercialsportsmedia.com with a cover letter and cv.