THE EUROPEAN T20 PREMIER LEAGUE (ETPL) — an ICC-sanctioned competition co-owned by Abhishek Bachchan and supported by Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association — has named Oakvale Capital as its exclusive investment banker.
Oakvale Capital, global investment bank with a strong track record in sports and entertainment, will advise ETPL on capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and long-term growth strategy.
Positioned as a fusion of world-class cricket and uniquely European flavour, ETPL aims to reimagine the sport through elite players, immersive fan engagement and technology-led innovation, the release states.
In parallel, KPMG in India has been brought on board as ETPL’s strategic advisor.
ETPL co-owner and director Saurav Banerjee said, “Oakvale is one of the leading London-based investment banks in the sports and gaming ecosystem. Their sector depth, global network, and track record advising rights-holders, clubs, and technology platforms make them the right partner for ETPL as we scale.”
Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom commented, “Oakvale’s deep expertise in sports finance will be a game-changer for ETPL’s long-term vision. We look forward to working closely with their expert team to help bring our event to fruition.”
Oakvale Capital partner Sandford Loudon added, “We’re excited to support ETPL’s bold and innovative approach to cricket. The vision to elevate the sport in Europe with a premium, differentiated offering aligns well with Oakvale’s strategic focus in global sports properties.”
