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im Tebow, former UF star and Heisman winner, is expanding his sports‑team portfolio through a new partnership. He has teamed with Orlando‑based family office Magnolia Hill Partners to create Momentous Sports, an investment platform targeting professional teams and the surrounding real‑estate markets. The first fund aims to raise $100 million this fall.

    The capital pool will feature high‑profile investors: Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway, ex‑NFL quarterback Blake Bortles, Chick‑fil‑A CEO Andrew Cathy (via his private equity firm Four Stones), and former Robinhood president Scott Friedman. According to Magnolia Hill CEO Marley Hughes, these partners bring more than celebrity status—they contribute active capital and operational expertise, complemented by the firm’s in‑house real‑estate know‑how.

    Momentous enters a crowded arena where family offices, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds vie for stakes in pro‑sports franchises. Its differentiator is a dual focus on team ownership and the adjacent stadium‑district, mixed‑use developments, financed with patient capital that allows flexible structuring. Hughes notes that few investors combine a team mandate with a real‑estate strategy, making Momentous’ approach unique.

    The firm is already the largest external investor in United Soccer League expansion club Sporting JAX in Jacksonville, where Tebow holds a minority stake. Plans include a mixed‑use complex around the future stadium, with Tebow helping identify further opportunities.

    While not excluding the major U.S. leagues, Momentous sees greatest impact in emerging leagues and secondary‑market teams—Omaha, Charleston, and similar markets—aligning with its broader strategy of partnering with mid‑market businesses across hospitality, consumer brands, and more. The firm remains open to college athletics as they professionalize and to international stadium districts in Europe and Central America, hoping Sporting JAX will serve as a prototype for future growth.

    “Unlike traditional wealth‑channel funds, we structure deals differently to unlock access for investors who previously were excluded,” Hughes added.