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NEW YORK – September 25, 2025 – Sports and media business veteran Matt Rizzetta today announced the launch of Underdog Global Partners (“UGP”), a multi-dimensional portfolio of synergistic assets focused on sports, real estate and media/IP.

Backed by a group of world-class limited partners and advisors including family offices, successful entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals, UGP owns and operates assets that unlock unique experiences, provide exclusive access to relationships and target attractive return profiles.  

UGP was founded by Matt Rizzetta, who has an exemplary track record of sourcing and negotiating undervalued assets with low-risk profiles and building substantial enterprise value. In 2022, Rizzetta acquired Campobasso FC and transformed the club from an amateur team into a highly valuable professional sports enterprise. In 2025, Campobasso became the only club in the world other than Wrexham to secure a major network television series. Rizzetta became co-creator and executive producer of the series, entitled “Running With the Wolves” with Disney and ESPN.  

Rizzetta has spearheaded various other asset acquisitions in the global sports and media ecosystem, including Brooklyn FC men and women’s franchises; women’s soccer powerhouse Res Roma; elite European club Napoli Basketball; and Canadian Premier League’s Quebec expansion.

Prior to expanding his portfolio into sports and entertainment, Rizzetta founded media and marketing services firm N6A in 2010 and grew it to become one of the 50 Most Powerful Firms in the United States according to the Observer.

Upon launch, UGP’s assets under management include global sports and media properties. UGP intends to deploy additional resources to capitalize on opportunities within its global deal flow network. UGP’s deal sourcing combines intelligent screening with thorough due diligence to identify unique, exclusive opportunities aligned with its risk thesis and timeline.

“With Underdog Global Partners, our vision is to usher in a new type of alternative portfolio management, sitting at the intersection of private equity, multi-club sports ownership and media conglomerates,” said Matt Rizzetta, Founder and Managing Partner of Underdog Global Partners. “We are laser focused on owning and operating treasured assets in the world’s most desirable locations and leveraging our assets to provide priceless experiences and access for our partners.” 

UGP’s portfolio spans sports and entertainment, real estate and media/IP with a focus on the following:

• Access: UGP’s assets unlock access to a global ecosystem of relationships, networks and influencers across multiple industries.
• Experiences: With assets in the most desirable locations in the world, UGP provides investors with unique experiences and priceless memories to share with loved ones.
• Value Creation: UGP has a stellar track record of sourcing and negotiating assets with low-risk high upside profiles and increasing enterprise value prior to exiting.

For more information, visit www.underdoggp.com.  

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ABOUT UNDERDOG GLOBAL PARTNERS

Underdog Global Partners (UGP) owns, operates and advises on assets that unlock unique experiences, provide exclusive access to a global ecosystem of relationships and target attractive return profiles. UGP’s target investment sectors include sports franchises, synergistic real estate properties, media and intellectual property, and strategic ventures.

UGP was founded by sports and media business industry veteran Matt Rizzetta, who has an exemplary track record of sourcing exclusive assets that are undervalued and building significant enterprise value with attractive return profiles.