EQT takes majority stake in Melbourne Storm
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · first reported by Private Equity Wire
EQT acquired majority stake in Australian rugby league club Melbourne Storm for approximately AUD150m ($106m) through its mid-market opportunities strategy, marking the firm's first direct professional sports team investment.
- Firm
- EQT
- Also named
- Melbourne Storm
- Deal value
- $106M
- Asset class
- Private equity
- Geography
- Asia-Pacific
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