'); }); AU / NZ America Europe/UK Membership Login News Events Women in Sport Summit 2026 Women in Sport Futures Day 2026 Unmissable Sports Forum Unmissable Sports Lunch Networking View All Education Playa Power Data GlS QUT View All Membership News Australia / New Zealand Events Conferences Awards Networking View All Education Playa Power Data GlS QUT View All Membership Topics Brands Media & Broadcast Olympic Sponsorship Sports Tech Women’s Sport Show More Topics >> Sports Australian Rules Basketball Cricket Netball Rugby League Soccer (Football) Show More Sports >> Login Membership Home > Investment > Bruin Capital Secures US$1 Billion Fund Backed by Josh Harris’ 26North Investment 2 min read Bruin Capital Secures US$1 Billion Fund Backed by Josh Harris’ 26North Written by MOS Editorial Team Published on 12 January 2026 Bruin Capital has secured a USD1 billion for its fourth investment fund. The capital raise features continued backing from TJC (formerly The Jordan Company) and adds 26North, the private equity firm led by Washington Commanders owner and Unrivaled Sports co-founder Josh Harris, as a major new institutional partner. The fund brings Bruin’s total capital raised to more than USD2 billion since its founding in 2015 by George Pyne. Under Pyne’s leadership, the organisation has carved out a recognisable niche by avoiding direct team ownership, instead focusing on the third-party service providers that underpin the global sports economy. This program targets businesses in tech, data, media, and commercial services that generate consistent cash flow and high liquidity. Commenting on the investment fund, Bruin Capital founder and CEO, George Pyne, said: “To have Josh Harris in there with TJC, I think it will unquestionably open doors and opportunities that didn’t exist before.” “We’re really excited to be working with both of those groups… to continue to reinvent and transform in the future,” Pyne noted. Pyne added that the firm targets internal rates of return of approximately 25% by developing new product lines and opening new geographies. The addition of 26North, which manages USD32 billion in assets, brings specialised expertise in media technology and grassroots sports to Bruin’s investor base. The alignment is expected to accelerate Bruin’s global footprint; currently, roughly 75% of the firm’s invested capital is deployed in companies headquartered outside the United States. Bruin’s active portfolio includes high-profile entities such as Box to Box Films and TGI Sport, having previously exited successful positions in On Location and Two Circles. By providing operational support beyond mere capital, Bruin continues to differentiate itself as a primary driver of innovation within the “sandbox” of sports media and technology. The partnership with Harris, a titan of the North American sports landscape, positions the organisation to capitalise on the rapidly evolving direct-to-consumer and youth sports markets over the next decade. Don’t miss out on the latest in sports business – Subscribe today to the free Ministry of Sport newsletter and stay ahead of the game. For even more exclusive insights, event tickets, professional development and networking events, become a MoS Member today! . National Football League owners have voted unanimously to approve the sale of the... Brisbane-founded human performance technology organisation VALD has officially joined the ranks of global... Global indoor pickleball network Picklr has officially entered the Australian market, launching its... Join the most engaged community in the Sports Business World. Get all the latest news, insights, data, education and event updates. Your MVP in the Business of Sport. We play the game to add value to the Sports Business industry by delivering News, Insights, Education and Events. Join the most engaged community in the sports business world. Want to be part of the team? Subscribe for free to join today! Copyright © 2026 | Ministry of Sport | All Rights Reserved.
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