The Friedkin Group: launch of Pursuit Sports, a subsidiary to manage the group's sports properties

The Friedkin Group (TFG), a US family-owned automotive, luxury hospitality and entertainment investment company, has created Pursuit Sports, "a company dedicated to overseeing and supporting the group's professional sports properties," it announced on 16/07/2025.

Dave Beeston, ex-CEO of Clearlake Capital Group and former co-head of Fenway Sports Management, has been CEO of this new structure since 03/02/2025, with responsibility for AS Roma (Serie A Enilive), AS Cannes (National 2) and Everton FC (Premier League). Dan Friedkin, CEO of the Friedkin Group, is also chairman of Pursuit Sports. He will be "responsible for facilitating operational excellence across the existing teams and evaluating opportunities to expand through the acquisition of other sports properties."

"The launch of Pursuit Sports marks an exciting new chapter in The Friedkin Group's vision to elevate and empower world-class sports organisations. Through this platform, we can do more than support our teams at a high level - we are investing in their long-term success by bringing together the full strength of our…