Overview
- Venezia, in a Thursday announcement, confirmed a €100 million minority investment led by Tim Leiweke and Francesca Bodie that makes their vehicle the club’s largest outside shareholder.
- Leiweke was named co-chair of the club’s operating committee alongside Rob Hamwee, and Bodie was appointed president as Duncan Niederauer steps down and keeps a small stake.
- Drake, an investor since 2024, connected Leiweke and Bodie to the club through relationships formed at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.
- The operating committee said the funds will stabilize finances and back long-planned infrastructure, including a proposed new stadium at the Bosco dello Sport site.
- Venezia sealed promotion last week with a 2-2 draw at Spezia, and the club frames this capital as support to compete and stay in Serie A next season.