Tech Company Financing Transactions

The Icon League Funding Round

HV Capital, H14 and private investors participated in a $17 million Series A venture round for The Icon League. The funding round was announced on 11/5/2025.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
11/5/2025
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$17,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors

HV Capital (Lead Investor)

H14

private investors (Jürgen Klopp)

private investors (Thomas Hagedorn)

Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and grow across Europe.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Entertainment
Mailing Address
Undisclosed
Berlin, Undisclosed
Germany
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
The Icon League -- The iconic new football league in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). At its heart are Toni Kroos, the most successful German footballer of all time, and Elias Nerlich, one of the top 5 streamers worldwide. A powerhouse that is unparalleled both on and off the pitch. Backing these two icons are the athlete and football agency Sports360, the record label and artist management company TwoSides, and the sports creator and event management firm RABONA. They combine know-how, experience, and expertise in sports, art, creator management, and entertainment to create #newhorizons in football.
Profile
The Icon League LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
The Icon League Company Twitter Account
Company News
The Icon League News
Facebook
The Icon League on Facebook
YouTube
The Icon League on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Founder
Toni Kroos
  Toni Kroos LinkedIn Profile  Toni Kroos Twitter Account  Toni Kroos News  Toni Kroos on Facebook
Founder
Elias Nerlich
  Elias Nerlich LinkedIn Profile  Elias Nerlich Twitter Account  Elias Nerlich News  Elias Nerlich on Facebook


 

 

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