ryan sports
A legacy in motion
Ryan Sports is the unifying force behind the Ryan Family's commitment to the world of sports. What began with a passion for community and competition has grown into a multifaceted entity, involved in various sports ventures and development initiatives. Ryan Sports is led by Rob and Pat Ryan and includes professional sports team ownership, grassroots facilities development and investments behind the next generation of founders, technologies and media companies that will continue to drive the sports industry to new heights.
Starting in 2017, Rob began making investments into sports technology companies and funds that served as the genesis for what became Ryan Sports Ventures. This entity was formed to expand the family’s investments in sports across three key verticals: properties, technology and media. Since inception, RSV has made multiple investments across each of these verticals (including AFC Bournemouth, some of the leading sports technology companies and breakthrough sports media properties and has quickly become a leading voice in the sports investment space.
Pat leads Ryan Sports Development which is responsible for the design and development of the new Ryan Field, the largest college football stadium project ever undertaken. Pat’s background is as a technology entrepreneur. Pat is Trustee of Northwestern University and served on the Board of Directors of Penske Corporation for 25 years.
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Verticals
Investing in sports on behalf of the family with a focus on three key verticals: sports properties, technology and media.
Reimagining the college football stadium with Northwestern’s $850 million new Ryan Field project.
Pioneering adaptive sports to ensure inclusion for all.
Our Vision
Forging the future of sports through innovation and community
From our investments into professional sports ownerships and adjacent technology and media verticals to our pro-bono work with Northwestern University, Ryan Sports is more than a company - it's a legacy. Today, this legacy continues to grow with new initiatives across a variety of sports and mediums. We recognize the tremendous impact that sports can play in building communities, providing purpose and creating leaders both on and off the field of play. As such, our investments in this space look to support both the most innovative leaders in sports as well as the brightest and best minds building to maximize the impact the entire category can have on society. Similarly, our development work looks to rethink the physical spaces used to host sporting events to ensure that venues of the future are inclusive and accessible to all and, in doing so, serve as the centerpiece of their communities.