Who are Southampton football club owners Sport Republic?
SPORT Republic are a London based sports investment fund.
They currently hold roughly 80 per cent in the Premier League club Southampton.
GettySouthampton FC owners Dragan Solak, Henrik Kraft and Rasmus Ankersen during the Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, England[/caption]
Who are Southampton football club owners Sport Republic?
Sport Republic are controlled by three of its top figureheads – Rasmus Ankersen, Henrik Kraft and lead investor Dragan Šolak.
In January 2022, Gao Jisheng – director and founder of the Beijing-based Zhi Sheng Law Firm – sold his stake in the south England club to Sport Republic
The firm was set up by Ankersen, previous Director of Football at Brentford FC and Kraft, previous Partner & Head of European Technology & Communications Industry Team at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR).
Upon hearing of the collaboration, Šolak, agreed to also join becoming the lead investor.
Despite Šolak’s previous loss of screening Premier League matches in the Balkans, he has denied his Southampton investment had anything to do with this.
Southampton Football Club were formed in 1885 and are based in Hampshire playing home games at their 32,000-capacity at St Mary’s Stadium.
Southampton had previously been named one of the world’s fastest-growing football clubs achieving their highest-ever Premier League finish in 2016 at sixth place.
Who is Southampton FC CEO Martin Semmens?
Martin Semmens is the Vice Chairman (Strategy) at Southampton Football Club.
He was appointed the position in 2019 and is responsible for the day-to-day basis as CEO.
“Martin Semmens has also been appointed as CEO of Southampton Football Club,” a statement read.
It added: “The management team and operations remain unchanged and the club is looking forward with new focus and determination to a successful season.”
What are the Southampton football club owners net worth?
According to accounts, both Kraft and Šolak are billionaires.
Šolak has an estimated net worth of over £ 1bn while Kraft is around £2bn.
The mogul initially made millions from his telecoms company, United Group, which he founded in 2000.
Šolak has previously stated that he would grant additional funding to the club if required.
Money manager Kraft previously worked at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts as a Partner and Head of the European Technology and Communications Industry Team amassing his fortunes.
Ankersen’s net worth sits at around £3.9m ($5m).
