Last week it was revealed that an American consortium was close to taking a major stake in the Prem club, with Exeter members set to vote at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in May.
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The group is understood to be Black Knight Football Club, which acquired Bournemouth at the end of 2022 and has stakes in Hibernian and French club FC Lorient, as well as owning Auckland FC.
If the deal goes through, Exeter will be the latest Prem club to secure major new investment.
Last August, energy drinks giant Red Bull bought Newcastle, while Bath were boosted by businessman James Dyson, who took a 50% stake in the Prem champions.
Senior sources in English football have indicated to the BBC that other clubs are also of interest to external investors, as the league seeks to start a new era following the decision to delimit the top flight and renew standards on and off the field.
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Black Knight board member Ryan Caswell was invited by Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe in Saturday’s thrilling 35-28 loss to Northampton.
Rowe, whose businesses have underpinned Exeter for the best part of three decades, has openly expressed his desire to seek new investment in the club.
“I have effectively run a business for the last 30-odd years for a shareholder who has no money,” Rowe told The Guardian last week.
“What I’m hoping for is an investor who has some money. That will make a huge difference to me.”
“I think it will put us in a very good position to take advantage of the future.
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“Whether you like it or not, professional sports are all about money. We need money to survive.”