Lion Ventures

Lion Ventures is the business development arm of Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati, extending expertise across sports and entertainment. The firm specializes in event creation, fan engagement, and sports facility management. It offers strategic consulting, real estate development, and investments in sports franchises and tech startups to innovate the industry.

Established internally, it leverages FC Cincinnati's operational success and influence. Lion Ventures is overseen by Chad Munitz, Chief Development Officer of FC Cincinnati, with Steven Young as Director. It originated from an insight to apply a world-class, innovative approach, delivering bespoke solutions that extend impact beyond the club's core operations.

Lion Ventures serves sports organizations, brands seeking alliances, and communities with facility projects. Its integrated services cultivate vibrant environments and create opportunities. The vision is to deliver unparalleled experiences and drive sustainable growth across the sports and entertainment ecosystem.