Next 3 Invests In The U.S. SailGP Team Expanding Portfolio In High-Growth, Coed Sports
U.S. SailGP Team welcomes fresh investment from early and growth stage business specialists Next 3
Published 07/31/2025
NEW YORK, NY - July 31, 2025 - Next 3, the strategic investment platform founded by Carolyn Tisch Blodgett and backed by the New York Giants co-owners Laurie, Jon and Steve Tisch, has announced a strategic investment in the United States SailGP Team, marking the firm’s first entry into an international-based league and further expanding its portfolio of high-growth sports properties.
SailGP is currently broadcasted in over 212 territories with rapidly expanding viewership, and is entering a new phase of commercial growth, including a 20% increase in U.S. viewership, new host cities, and a rapidly expanding global fan base. The league also recently announced major sponsorships, a growing slate of digital content, and additional broadcast partnerships that are helping drive viewership year-over-year.
This investment in the U.S. SailGP Team is an example of Next 3’s unified approach in building scalable, next-generation sports properties, joining iconic sports properties in Next 3’s portfolio such as the New York Giants and Gotham FC,as well as emerging properties such as TMRW Sports, Los Angeles Golf Club,and LOVB.
“At Next 3, we invest in the next frontier in sports – and SailGP is just that,” said Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, Founder and CEO of Next 3. “With its global fandom, made-for-media format, and technology-forward product, SailGP aligns with our vision to back the next generation of leagues and properties shaping the future of sport. Backing the U.S. SailGP Teamalongside world-class investors and visionary operators makes this a compelling opportunity, and we’re excited to welcome them into the Next 3 ecosystem.”
“Today is a huge moment for our business, racing team and for the sport at large,” added Mike Buckley, co-owner and CEO of the U.S. SailGP Team. “When Ryan McKillen and I acquired the team in November 2023, we set out to build a best-in-class investor group. Our investor group already includes a former NBA Championship team owner, and today we welcome the two-time NFL Superbowl Champion and NWSL Champion Tisch Family through Next 3.”
SailGP, the global sailing league where national teams race identical high-tech F50 catamarans at 60 MPH speeds, is one of the fastest-growing properties in the sports market. Marc Lasry’s AvenueSports Fund is the U.S. SailGP Team’s lead investor. Next 3 joins a powerhouse roster of investors including entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk; actress Issa Rae; boxer Deontay Wilder; NFL players DeAndre Hopkins, Roquan Smith, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dallas Turner and Malik Jackson; American soccer player Jozy Altidore, and DJ Gryffin.
ABOUT NEXT 3
Next 3 is a strategic investment platform focusing on early and growth stage businesses that are upending the sports, media, entertainment and consumer spaces. The firm is led by Founder and CEO Carolyn Tisch Blodgett and backed by the New York Football Giants co-owners Laurie, Jon and Steve Tisch.
ABOUT THE U.S. SAILGP TEAM
Energized by prestigious new owners and investors across U.S. professional sports, entertainment and technology, the U.S. SailGP Team is led by co-owners Ryan and Margaret McKillen and two-time world champion Mike Buckley. Seven-time world champion Taylor Canfield is the driver, and the U.S. team has an All-American roster of talented athletes. The Americans are one of 12 national teams in the Rolex SailGP global championship that races in iconic locations around the world using identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, flying at speeds approaching 60 mph.
For more information on the U.S. SailGP Team, please visit www.ussailgpteam.com and @sailgpusa on social media.
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