Danilo Caixeiro - EVP, Strategy at Eagle Football | Partner at Matix Capital | Multi-Club Ownership

Brazil’s football is changing fast from SAF reforms to multi-club ownership. In this episode, host Kareem Rae sits down with Danilo Caixeiro (Eagle Football | Matix Capital) to unpack the investment strategy behind Botafogo’s turnaround, how new laws reshaped Brazilian football, and what it really takes to build investor relations in a passionate, high-pressure market.

Key Take Aways:
- How 6 years in football finance shaped Danilo’s acquisition thesis
- Why Matix Capital pursued clubs despite pandemic headwinds
- The multi-club ownership playbook: portfolio discipline, governance, execution
- Inside Botafogo’s rebuild: tough decisions → strategic change → measurable results
- How Brazil’s SAF law opened the door to private ownership and better capital stacks
- Turning brand repositioning into sponsorship revenue growth
- The cultural edge of Brazilian soccer and how to align it with investors’ goals
- Practical ways to add value and report impact to investors

If you’re focused on football finance, sports management, or governance, this is your field guide to operating and winning in Brazil.

Eagle Football Holdings Website: eaglefootball.com
Matix Capital Website: matixcapital.com

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Danilo Caixeiro and Matix Capital
02:54 - Navigating the Football Investment Landscape
05:50 - Building Connections and Investor Relationships
08:47 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Football Investments
11:32 - The Shift in Brazilian Football Governance
14:37 - Cultural Insights: Brazilian Football Fans
17:35 - Advice for Building Investor Relationships
37:58 - The Journey of Eagle Football
44:00 - Transforming Botafogo: A Case Study
50:50 - Tough Decisions and Lessons Learned
01:11:31 - The Impact of Football on Community