Chelsea Football Club Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1905

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 3,857

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Financing Rounds
  • 10

  • Investments
  • 2

Chelsea Football Club General Information

Description

Operator of a football club intended to offer sports, fitness, and recreational activities. The company's operations include owning and managing a football team and its roster, as well as managing a football stadium; it offers match and season tickets to its members and supporters, enabling all stakeholders to enjoy the football matches and support their club.

Contact Information

Website
www.chelseafc.com
Formerly Known As
Basicrelay, Chelsea FC Holdings, Chelsea Village
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Stamford Bridge
  • Fulham Road
  • London SW6 1HS
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure
Corporate Office
  • Stamford Bridge
  • Fulham Road
  • London SW6 1HS
  • England, United Kingdom

Chelsea Football Club Timeline

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Chelsea Football Club Valuation & Funding

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Chelsea Football Club Comparisons

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Employees
Total Raised
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Last
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Operator of a football club intended to offer sports, fitness, and recreational activities. The company's operations inc
Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure
London, United Kingdom
3,857 As of 2026

Leeds, United Kingdom
 

London, United Kingdom
 
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Chelsea Football Club Competitors (4)

One of Chelsea Football Club’s 4 competitors is Leeds United Football Club, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Leeds United Football Club Private Equity-Backed Leeds, United Kingdom
Arsenal Football Club Corporate Backed or Acquired London, United Kingdom
Tottenham Hotspur Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
Everton Football Club Private Equity-Backed Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Chelsea Football Club Signals

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Chelsea Football Club Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Chelsea Football Club Investments (2)

Chelsea Football Club’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Portimonense Futebol SAD. The deal was made on 29-Sep-2022.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Portimonense Futebol SAD 29-Sep-2022 Buyout/LBO Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure
Inplay (Communication Software) 11-Mar-2015 Angel (individual) Communication Software
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Chelsea Football Club Exits (1)

Chelsea Football Club’s most recent exit was on 11-Mar-2015 from Inplay (Communication Software). The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Inplay (Communication Software) 11-Mar-2015 Completed
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Chelsea Football Club Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Portimonense Futebol SAD Portimao, Portugal 1914

Chelsea Football Club FAQs

  • When was Chelsea Football Club founded?

    Chelsea Football Club was founded in 1905.

  • Where is Chelsea Football Club headquartered?

    Chelsea Football Club is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Chelsea Football Club?

    Chelsea Football Club has 3,857 total employees.

  • What industry is Chelsea Football Club in?

    Chelsea Football Club’s primary industry is Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure.

  • Is Chelsea Football Club a private or public company?

    Chelsea Football Club is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Chelsea Football Club?

    The current valuation of Chelsea Football Club is .

  • What is Chelsea Football Club’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Chelsea Football Club is .

  • How much funding has Chelsea Football Club raised over time?

    Chelsea Football Club has raised $1.59B.

  • Who are Chelsea Football Club’s investors?

    Clearlake Capital Group and have invested in Chelsea Football Club.

  • Who are Chelsea Football Club’s competitors?

    Leeds United Football Club, Arsenal Football Club, Tottenham Hotspur, and Everton Football Club are competitors of Chelsea Football Club.

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