Kiat Lim and Pitchwise Holdings form new ownership partnership in Valencia
CF
23 October 2026
Valencia CF today announces a new chapter in its history.
瓦倫西亞足球俱樂部今日宣布其歷史新篇章。
Kiat Lim, President of Valencia CF, and Pitchwise Holdings, a consortium
of private family offices and long-term institutional investors led by
experienced sports executives Ann Rodriguez and Corey Woolfolk, have
agreed a partnership that will deliver new investment directly into the
club, alongside sporting and operational expertise. Pitchwise's backers
include George Roberts, co-founder and co-executive chairman of KKR,
Penner Sports Group, and Henry Kravis, co-founder and co-executive
chairman of KKR.
瓦倫西亞足球俱樂部主席林偉杰與由經驗豐富的體育高層 Ann Rodriguez 和
Corey Woolfolk 領導的私人家族辦公室及長期機構投資者組成的 Pitchwise
Holdings，已達成一項合作夥伴關係，將直接為俱樂部帶來新投資，並結合體育與營運專業知識。Pitchwise
的支持者包括 KKR、Penner Sports Group 共同創辦人兼共同執行主席 George
Roberts，以及 KKR 共同創辦人兼共同執行主席 Henry Kravis。
Through the purchase of shares from Meriton Holdings, Pitchwise will
acquire a significant minority stake in Valencia CF. The transaction
values Valencia CF at an enterprise value of €1.25 billion, reflecting the
full scope of the club’s assets, including the men’s and women’s teams, as
well as the current 49,000 seat Mestalla and Nou Mestalla project set to
be one of Europe's largest stadiums, seating over 70,000 fans. Pitchwise
will also provide €100 million in new capital, which will be immediately
available for direct investment into the club. Pitchwise will ultimately
hold a 42% stake in the club. Meriton Holdings will remain the club's
majority shareholder, and Kiat Lim will continue as President as part of a
new ownership group alongside Ann Rodriguez and Corey Woolfolk.
透過從 Meriton Holdings 購買股份，Pitchwise
將取得瓦倫西亞足球俱樂部的重要少數股權。此交易使瓦倫西亞球俱樂部的企業價值達
12.5 億歐元，反映俱樂部資產的全面範圍，包括男子、女子隊、有 49000
座位的梅斯塔利亞，以及即將成為歐洲最大球場之一、可容納超過 70000
名觀眾的新梅斯塔利亞計劃。Pitchwise 也將提供 1 億歐元的新資本，這些資金將立即用於直接投資於俱樂部。Pitchwise
最終將持有俱樂部 42% 的股份。Meriton Holdings
將繼續擔任俱樂部多數股東，林偉杰將繼續擔任主席，與 Ann Rodriguez 及
Corey Woolfolk 組成新的所有權團隊。
The new ownership group will lead the club through its most significant
milestone in 100 years: the move to Nou Mestalla. This will give the city
of Valencia – Spain's third largest city – a stadium to match the club’s
ambitions, in a country set to co-host the FIFA World Cup in 2030.
新所有權團隊將帶領俱樂部迎來百年來最重要的里程碑：搬遷至新梅斯塔利亞球場，這將為西班牙第三大城市瓦倫西亞打造一座能與俱樂部雄心相匹配的球場，而西班牙將於
2030 年共同主辦國際足總世界盃。
Kiat Lim, President of Valencia CF, said, “There has been no shortage of
interest in Valencia; the Pitchwise team was the only partnership I was
keen to pursue. They bring long-term investment expertise and sports
acumen, and we have gotten to know each other very well. With Ann, Corey,
George and Pitchwise Holdings, I am confident that we are entering a new
era and we can achieve great things for Valencia CF. Together we will
build a modern club whose men's and women's teams compete consistently in
Europe, whose academy produces world-class talent, and whose new home at
Nou Mestalla becomes a landmark for the city and the entire region of
Valencia.”
瓦倫西亞足球俱樂部主席林偉杰表示：
“對瓦倫西亞的關注度從未缺乏；Pitchwise
團隊是我唯一熱衷追求的合作夥伴。他們帶來了長期投資專業知識和運動敏銳度，我們彼此也非常了解。有了
Ann、Corey、George 和 Pitchwise
Holdings，我有信心我們正進入一個新時代，並能為瓦倫西亞足球俱樂部創造偉大成就。我們將共同打造一支現代化的俱樂部，男、女足球隊在歐洲賽事中持續競爭，青訓培養世界級人才，而新主場新梅斯塔亞將成為城市及整個瓦倫西亞地區的地標。”
Ann Rodriguez and Corey Woolfolk, General Partners at Pitchwise Holdings,
said, “We're honoured to join Kiat in the stewardship of Valencia CF, one
of the great institutions in Spanish football. Throughout this process, we
were able to visit Valencia numerous times and see first-hand just how
special the region is. With its illustrious history, huge and passionate
fanbase and a spectacular new stadium nearing completion, the club has all
the building blocks needed to be a leading club in Europe in both men's
and women's football. However, we also know that the regulatory and
competitive landscape of the modern game means that potential alone is not
enough – it requires a clear investment strategy and focus. We can’t wait
to work with everyone at the club, including the fans, to deliver just
that.”
Pitchwise Holdings 的普通合夥人安．羅德里格斯和科瑞．伍爾福克表示：
“我們很榮幸能與偉杰一同執掌瓦倫西亞足球俱樂部，這是西班牙足球界的偉大機構之一。在這個過程中，我們多次造訪瓦倫西亞，親眼見證這個地區的特殊性。憑藉其輝煌的歷史、龐大且熱情的球迷群以及即將完工的壯觀新球場，俱樂部具備成為歐洲男、女足球領先俱樂部所需的所有基礎。然而，我們也知道，現代足球的監管與競爭環境意味著僅有潛力是不夠的
－
還需要明確的投資策略與焦點。我們迫不及待想與俱樂部的每一位成員，包括球迷，合作實現這個目標。”
On behalf of Pitchwise investors, George Roberts said, “We have gotten to
know Kiat very well and believe that this new partnership and Valencia
represents the most exciting opportunity in European football. We look
forward to supporting Ann, Corey and Kiat as they take the club into a
bright future.”
代表 Pitchwise 投資者的喬治．羅伯茲表示：
“我們非常了解偉杰，並相信這次新合作與瓦倫西亞代表了歐洲足球中最令人興奮的機會。我們期待支持
Ann、Corey 和偉杰，帶領俱樂部邁向光明的未來。”
The investment by Pitchwise is subject to customary closing conditions,
including regulatory approvals.
Pitchwise 的投資仍待慣例的成交條件，包括監管批准。
== Notes to editors ==
．About Pitchwise Holdings
Pitchwise Holdings is a consortium of private family offices and long-term
institutional investors, led by Ann Rodriguez and Corey Woolfolk, built
for patient, values-driven ownership in football with respect for local
culture and identity.
Pitchwise Holdings 是一個由私人家族辦公室與長期機構投資者組成的財團，由
Ann Rodriguez 與 Corey Woolfolk
領導，致力於耐心且以價值觀為導向的足球擁有權，並尊重當地文化與身份。
Ann Rodriguez is a sports executive of Spanish descent, who has more than
25 years of experience leading growth and transformation across major
sports brands and events, including Atlanta United, San Jose Earthquakes,
WNBA and the LA28 Olympic organising committee.
Ann Rodriguez 是一名具有西班牙血統的體育高層，擁有超過 25
年領導主要體育品牌與賽事成長與轉型的經驗，包括亞特蘭大聯隊、聖荷西地震隊、WNBA
以及 2028 年洛杉磯奧運組委會。
Corey Woolfolk bridges the football world and institutional capital,
combining a decade-long professional football career in the US with a
background in biotech and venture capital, alongside football investment
experience in clubs across Europe and South America.
Corey Woolfolk
則橋接足球界與機構資本，結合了在美國長達十年的職業足球生涯、生物科技與創投背景，以及在歐洲和南美洲多家俱樂部的足球投資經驗。
．About Penner Sports Group
Penner Sports Group (PSG) is the family-owned sports and entertainment
holding company founded by Greg and Carrie Penner in 2022 based in Denver
Colorado. PSG’s holdings include the Denver Broncos in the NFL and a
minority stake in Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies.
Penner Sports Group（PSG）是由 Greg 和 Carrie Penner 於 2022
年創立的家族經營體育與娛樂控股公司，總部設於科羅拉多州丹佛。PSG 的持股包括
NFL 的丹佛野馬隊，以及美國職棒大聯盟科羅拉多落磯隊的少數股權。
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— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) October 23, 2026
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