Alpine


Sector

Sports property

Company Size

51-200

Alpine lands ‘US$150m’ Gucci title sponsorship from 2027 F1 season

Contract with Kering-owned fashion house reportedly worth between US$50m and US$60m across at least three years.

Sponsorship

27 May 2026

Viagogo appoints Matthew Stallknecht as director of motorsports partnerships to drive category expansion

Appointment coincides with new multi-year partnership naming StubHub as title sponsor of the IMSA Monterey SportsCar Championship.

Politics & Governance

20 May 2026

Viagogo launches AI-powered tool for artists, teams, venues

Viagogo Distribution Manager is self-serve tool that gives rights holders a direct line to over 125 million fans.

19 March 2026

BYD ‘explores’ route into F1

Chinese electric vehicle maker is also considering a WEC entry as it looks to boost its brand globally.

Politics & Governance

11 March 2026

‘The walled garden era is over’: How open distribution is reshaping sports ticketing

Viagogo's Shaun Stewart explains why the company is launching an airline-style ticketing model to help rights holders keep more of the value they create.

3 March 2026

Ex-Red Bull F1 boss Horner exploring ‘US$2.5bn’ Alpine acquisition with former McLaren backers

52-year-old in talks with MSP Sports Capital for potential F1 return, among other investors.

Politics & Governance

10 February 2026

Otro Capital closes US$1.2bn sports fund

US-based private equity firm claims it is the largest ever global fundraise for a first-time dedicated sports fund.

Investment

4 February 2026