Founding Equity in a Johannesburg Sports Franchise — $100M Acquisition of an sanctioned Team Anchoring a Future Sports & Real Estate District

Own a professional sports franchise in Africa’s economic capital.

Harlem Woodbine is acquiring a Basketball Africa League franchise in Johannesburg and offering founding equity to a select group of accredited investors and strategic partners. This is a chance to hold a scarce, appreciating asset in a market where franchise ownership has historically been closed to outside capital.

Why franchise ownership, why now

• Scarcity. Professional sports franchises are among the most supply-constrained asset classes in the world. This is one of a limited number of city-based franchises being awarded as the league transitions to permanent ownership — meaning today’s valuations reflect entry pricing, not mature-market pricing.

• Appreciation curve. Sports franchise values have consistently outpaced traditional equities over the past two decades. Founding-round investors capture the steepest part of that curve, before secondary markets price in the upside.

• Diversified revenue. This isn’t a single-stream bet. The franchise generates revenue across ticketing, media rights, sponsorship, merchandise, hospitality, and community programming — and anchors a Phase 2 real estate play across arena, hotel, and commercial development.

Why us

We are already operators. Harlem Woodbine has owned the Cape Town Tigers BAL franchise for four seasons, reaching back-to-back semifinals. We understand the ecosystem, the regulatory environment, the sponsorship market, and the operational playbook. Johannesburg is our strategic expansion — not our first rodeo.

Co-Founders: Natasha Camy (Forbes-featured; 16-year NCAA Division I official; 2026 Final Four) and Dr. Tim Vidale (Washington Business Journal Top 40 Under 40).

The structure

• Total raise: $100M

• Individual minimum: $1M

• Syndicate minimum: $5M

• Use of funds: franchise acquisition, operations, talent development, brand activation

Who we’re looking to meet at WTCA

Accredited investors, family offices, and institutional LPs evaluating alternative assets. Strategic partners in real estate, hospitality, and consumer brands interested in the broader district play. Economic development partners with insight into Johannesburg’s commercial corridors.