City Football Group Overview
- Year Founded
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2013
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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2,647
- Latest Deal Type
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PE Growth
- Financing Rounds
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8
- Investments
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17
City Football Group General Information
Description
Operator of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City. The company owns football-related businesses in major cities around the world, including football clubs, academies, technical support, and marketing companies.
Contact Information
Website
www.cityfootballgroup.comCorporate Office
- Etihad Campus, 400 Ashton New Road
- Lancashire
- Manchester M11 4TQ
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Etihad Campus, 400 Ashton New Road
- Lancashire
- Manchester M11 4TQ
- England, United Kingdom
City Football Group Timeline
City Football Group Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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City Football Group Competitors (5)
One of City Football Group’s 5 competitors is Paris Football Club, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Paris, France.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Football Club | Private Equity-Backed | Paris, France | ||||
| Real Madrid CF | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Madrid, Spain | ||||
| Manchester United FC | Formerly PE-Backed | Manchester, United Kingdom | ||||
| Arsenal Football Club | Corporate Backed or Acquired | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| OL Groupe | Formerly PE-Backed | Lyon, France |
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City Football Group Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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City Football Group Investments & Acquisitions (17)
City Football Group’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with Eastlands Venue Services. The deal was made on 08-Apr-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Eastlands Venue Services | 08-Apr-2025 | Joint Venture | Other Commercial Services | ||
| XL Soccer World Orlando | 30-May-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Educational and Training Services (B2C) | ||
| Esporte Clube Bahia | 04-May-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure | ||
| Palermo Football Club | 01-Jul-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure | ||
| Club Bolivar | 11-Jan-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure |
City Football Group Exits (1)
City Football Group’s most recent exit was on 27-Nov-2019 from Mumbai City FC. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Mumbai City FC | 27-Nov-2019 | Completed |
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City Football Group Affiliates
Subsidiaries (7)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City Football Club | Cranbourne East, Australia | 2009 | |
| XL Soccer World Orlando | Orlando, FL | 2007 | |
| ESTAC Troyes | Troyes, France | 1986 | |
| Lommel SK | Lommel, Belgium | 1932 | |
| Esporte Clube Bahia | Camacari, Brazil | 1931 |
City Football Group FAQs
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When was City Football Group founded?
City Football Group was founded in 2013.
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Where is City Football Group headquartered?
City Football Group is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of City Football Group?
City Football Group has 2,647 total employees.
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What industry is City Football Group in?
City Football Group’s primary industry is Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure.
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Is City Football Group a private or public company?
City Football Group is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of City Football Group?
The current valuation of City Football Group is .
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What is City Football Group’s current revenue?
The current revenue for City Football Group is .
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How much funding has City Football Group raised over time?
City Football Group has raised $3.4B.
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Who are City Football Group’s investors?
Newton Investment Management, Silver Lake, CITIC Capital, and Abu Dhabi United Group have invested in City Football Group.
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Who are City Football Group’s competitors?
Paris Football Club, Real Madrid CF, Manchester United FC, Arsenal Football Club, and OL Groupe are competitors of City Football Group.
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