Developing best-in-class real estate anchored in sports and entertainment

Federal Sports Ventures

As the world of sports continues to become more universal and continues to outperform all traditional asset classes in terms of value growth and return, we believe now is the right time to develop Live-Work-Play ecosystems around professional sports building out a diversified portfolio of cash flowing real estate with minority and majority stakes in sports clubs around the world.

Our Vision

Redefining Sports Infrastructure Through Intelligent Development

Federal Sports Ventures believes the future of professional sport lies in diversified infrastructure-led revenue models. The traditional matchday-dependent club is an outdated model — fragile, cyclical, and unable to generate the kind of consistent returns that attract serious institutional capital. FSV exists to change that paradigm fundamentally.

Our strategy focuses on transforming sports clubs and venues into multi-use entertainment destinations, community and commercial hubs, residential and hospitality ecosystems, and long-term institutional-grade assets. We combine sports operational expertise with real estate development capability to create sustainable financial models that extend far beyond matchday revenues, unlocking value that persists 365 days a year across multiple revenue channels.

Stadium Redevelopment

Modernising venues into intelligent, multi-purpose stadia that serve communities and investors year-round.

Sports-Led Regeneration

Driving wider urban regeneration projects anchored by sports infrastructure investment.

Hospitality Integration

Embedding hotels, conferencing, and premium hospitality within every development ecosystem.

Residential Opportunity

Creating adjacent residential communities that benefit from and contribute to the sports ecosystem.

Capital Appreciation

Structuring assets for long-term institutional-grade appreciation and sustainable investor returns.

Mixed-Use Commercial

Integrating retail, F&B, and leisure to generate consistent non-sporting commercial revenues.

What we do

Stadium Redevelopment

Modernising venues into intelligent, multi-purpose stadia that serve communities and investors year round.

Sports-Led Regeneration

Driving wider urban regeneration projects anchored by sports infrastructure investment.

Hospitality Integration

Embedding hotels, conferencing, and premium hospitality within every development ecosystem. Residential Opportunity Creating adjacent residential communities that benefit from and contribute to the sports ecosystem.

Capital Appreciation

Structuring assets for long-term institutionalgrade appreciation and sustainable investor returns.

Our Approach

Sports-Led Development with Long-Term Returns

FSV specialises in identifying undervalued or underutilised sports opportunities where strategic infrastructure investment and real estate integration can unlock significant long-term value. Our four stage approach provides a disciplined framework for deploying capital, managing development risk, and generating sustainable returns across every project we undertake.

Partner

Target strategic sports franchises and infrastructure opportunities with structural growth potential in underdeveloped markets.

Develop

Enhance and modernise sports environments through intelligent stadia and mixed-use ecosystems built for long-term value.

Diversify

Create additional recurring revenue streams through residential, hospitality, retail, events, conferencing, and commercial activation.

Operate

Leverage operational sports expertise to improve performance, fan engagement, and overall enterprise value across the ecosystem.

Modern sports organisations require diversified and sustainable financial ecosystems. FSV’s integrated model allows clubs and venues to evolve into year-round destinations rather than single-event assets — delivering Recurring Revenue, Asset Appreciation, Operational Expertise, and Institutional-Grade Development.

Development & Financial Expertise

Integrated Capability Across Finance, Development & Delivery

The Federal Group ecosystem provides FSV with a uniquely integrated set of capabilities that span the entire investment and development lifecycle. From initial financing and deal structuring through to design, construction, and long-term operational management, the group’s vertically integrated model eliminates the gaps that expose more conventional sports investors to unnecessary risk and cost overrun.

Federal Finance

Established in 2009, Federal Finance specialises in a comprehensive range of structured finance solutions:

Investments & bridging finance
Commercial mortgages
Development funding
Refurbishment finance
Auction finance solutions

The business has supported a broad range of residential and commercial projects while maintaining transparent and relationship-led working practices.

Federal Group Investments

Federal Group Investments is a fully integrated development company with in-house professional teams, design-to-engineering capability, GC licensing, and UK & US project delivery experience.

Track Record

1,000+ residential units and commercial spaces developed or co-developed
Multi-jurisdiction operational experience across UK and US
Active development pipeline in both markets
Established relationships with institutional capital partners

Finance

Secure funding and align investment strategy.

Development

Plan projects and refine feasibility studies.

Construction

Execute builds while managing cost and schedule.

Operations

Optimize assets for long‑term performance.

This vertically integrated model ensures that every project benefits from aligned incentives, reduced third-party friction, and the full depth of the Federal Group’s cross-disciplinary expertise — from initial financing through to completion and long-term asset management.

Core Team Members

Tan Bahia – Managing Partner, Head of Real Estate

Tan Bahia leads FSV’s real estate strategy, bringing 15+ years of experience in developing innovative, mixed-use projects. Founder and CEO of Federal Finance, he has advised on over $2B of real estate transactions and has developed £500M+ in wellness-focused developments, emphasizing sustainable, biophilic design. At FSV, Tan drives the real estate ecosystem, creating multifamily, hospitality, and commercial hubs that enhance community value and deliver 20–25%+ IRR.

Value-Add: Tan’s expertise in sustainable real estate ensures high-value, ESG-aligned developments that attract HNW investors and support long-term club growth.

Austin Root – Managing Partner, Head of Business Development

Austin Root spearheads FSV’s business development including but not limited to building and managing relationships with strategic partnerships, sponsorships and investors, with 24+ years in ﬁnance and global deal-making. Austin’s vast network of ﬁnancial institutions, sponsors, and strategic partners drives FSV’s projects, ensuring robust funding and brand synergies.

Value-Add: Austin’s ﬁnance acumen and global connections secure investors, sponsorships, and partnerships, maximizing ﬁnancial stability and market reach.

Robbie Earle (MBE) – Advisor

Robbie Earle, a Wimbledon icon and NBC Premier League pundit, brings 30+ years of football expertise. Playing 284 matches for Wimbledon FC (1991–2000), he’s a beloved ﬁgure in the club’s legacy. With partner Robin Shelley, Robbie owns a stake in FSV and will help guide FSV’s strategy, leveraging his EFL network and media presence.

Value-Add: Robbie’s legacy and industry insight boost fan engagement, credibility, and strategic alliances, elevating any club’s proﬁle.

Sanjay Bhandari (MBE) – Advisor

Sanjay Bhandari, awarded an MBE in 2024 for services to sport, chairs Kick It Out, English football’s leading anti-discrimination charity, and serves as a Non-Executive Director at the Lawn Tennis Association. With 20+ years in regulatory practice and leadership at EY, Sanjay enhances FSV’s governance.

Value-Add: Sanjay’s stellar reputation and inclusion expertise strengthen FSV’s ESG alignment and investor conﬁdence.

Nicholas Brayne – Executive Sports & Entertainment

A seasoned media executive with experience across sports, entertainment, and broadcast. Nicholas has a strong track record in capital placement within sports and entertainment franchises and brings relevant market insight and relationships. He plays a key role within
the consortiumʼs execution team, with a particular focus on club relationships and strategic opportunities.

Bringing soccer to Winter Garden, FL

Federal Sports Ventures is proud to be working with the United Soccer League to bring a professional men’s soccer team to Winter Garden, Florida, as part of a proposed 72-acre mixed-use development in East Winter Garden. Pending city approval, our vision is to create a community-focused destination anchored by a 5,000-seat multi-purpose stadium, alongside recreational fields, commercial and retail space, housing, a hotel, parks and walking trails. Led by Tan Bahia and Austin Root, we aim to build a “Live-Work-Play” environment that supports local economic growth, celebrates Winter Garden’s strong soccer culture and creates a clear pathway for homegrown players to progress into the professional game.

Sports & Real Estate Ecosystems

Beyond the Stadium

FSA focuses on creating interconnected ecosystems around sports infrastructure that maximise both sporting and commercial performance. The stadium itself is the anchor — the catalyst for a broader ecosystem of complementary uses that generate value continuously, irrespective of fixture schedules or sporting results.

Our investment philosophy is founded on the conviction that sports infrastructure should generate value 365 days a year, across multiple revenue channels, through long-term real estate appreciation, and via stronger community integration. This philosophy shapes every decision we make — from site selection and planning strategy through to operational management and exit structuring.

365

Days of Revenue

Generating value every day of the year, not just on matchdays.

Revenue Streams

Diversified income channels across each ecosystem development.

1000+

Units Delivered

Residential units and commercial spaces developed or co-developed.