RBA Ventures

Business Acquisitions.
Sports Investment.
Strategic Growth.

RBA Ventures connects business owners, sports clubs and investors with opportunities to acquire, sell, invest and build long-term value. We bring together the right people and the right opportunities through an extensive professional network, sector knowledge and hands-on commercial experience.

What We Do

Three Ways We Create Value

Three connected areas. One integrated team. We bring sector knowledge, financial rigour and practical experience to every engagement.

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Business Acquisitions

We identify and assess established businesses with long-term potential. Working closely with owners, we explore acquisition opportunities, succession options and the most appropriate structures for a successful transaction.

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Football Club Sales & Investment

We support football club owners exploring a full or partial sale, new investment or strategic partnerships. Using our industry relationships and network, we identify suitable parties and facilitate confidential discussions with care.

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Strategic Growth & Operations

We work alongside business owners and leadership teams to improve performance, strengthen operations and build the foundations for sustainable growth. Practical support, not just advice.

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Why RBA Ventures

Our Strengths

Each member of the team brings a distinct discipline. Together we cover the commercial, financial and operational dimensions that a well-assessed opportunity demands.

Extensive Football Industry Relationships

Built through direct involvement in football coaching, scouting and club environments, our network spans the sport from non-league to the professional game.

Financial and Commercial Understanding

Our finance director brings experience in business transactions, financial analysis and valuation. Opportunities are assessed carefully before any introduction is made.

Operational Leadership Experience

Our managing director brings a track record of running large organisations and teams, with practical involvement in business improvement and strategic delivery.

Confidential, Relationship-Led Approach

Every conversation begins with discretion. We prioritise building genuine relationships with the people behind every business and opportunity.

About & Team

Meet the Team

Three professionals with complementary backgrounds in football, finance and operational leadership. Each brings direct experience that is relevant to the work we do.

Rhys Barker, Founder of RBA Ventures

Rhys Barker

Founder | Acquisitions & Football Relations

Rhys has worked across professional football coaching, player scouting and club environments at multiple levels of the game. Combined with experience in account management and stakeholder relationships, that background informs how he sources opportunities and builds the connections that underpin RBA Ventures' work. He leads on acquisitions and all football sector relationships.

Harry Sherman, Finance Director at RBA Ventures

Harry Sherman

Finance Director | Valuations & Transactions

Harry's background spans finance and the football industry, including direct involvement in business sale processes. He leads on financial assessment, valuation analysis and understanding the commercial picture behind every opportunity RBA Ventures considers or presents to others.

Simon Lowe, Managing Director at RBA Ventures

Simon Lowe

Managing Director | Strategy & Operations

Simon has spent his career managing large organisations and developing high-performing teams. He brings a practical approach to business strategy and operational improvement. Where appropriate, he can also work directly within a business to help implement changes.

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Whether you are considering a sale, seeking investment or looking for strategic support, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

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All enquiries are handled with complete discretion. Whether you are considering a sale, exploring investment, or looking for strategic support, we would welcome a conversation.

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Prompt ResponseWe aim to reply to all enquiries quickly
No ObligationExploratory conversations, no pressure

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