Project Bluegrace - Superyacht Regatta Event Business Opportunity

Project Bluegrace – Superyacht Regatta Event Business Opportunity

Details:

Key Highlights

  • Audience 50+ UHNWIs, superyacht owners, and professionals.
  • Media Reach 3,500+ media contacts and 200,000+ social media impressions annually.
  • Financials Average EBITDA of 26%.
  • Prestige Renowned for exclusivity and high-profile sponsorships.

At A Glance

  • In Operation 28 years.
  • Participation 20 Yachts
  • Media Contacts +3,500
  • Social Media +200,000 Impressions

BlueGrace is a premier European yachting event that attracts the world's most prestigious sailing yachts, high-net-worth individuals, and industry leaders. This exclusive gathering combines elite competitive racing with private, high-level networking opportunities, offering a refined platform for participants and partners to engage in business and build valuable relationships. The event creates a distinctive atmosphere that combines world-class competition with personalized social experiences, capturing the elegance and sophistication of luxury yachting.

Plan

  • The current owner of BlueGrace is planning the exit as part of a succession strategy. i-Deal Consulting has been engaged to identify strategic investors interested in acquiring the company.
  • BlueGrace offers significant growth potential through the expansion of its event's footprint, increased sponsorship opportunities, and leveraging its strong media partnerships to enhance brand visibility and attract new participants.
  • This premier yachting event presents an ideal opportunity for a strategic acquirer to capitalize on its established market position and economies of scale, allowing further growth in profitability and return on investment.

Market Potential

  • Scalability: BlueGrace's proven success offers a scalable model that can be replicated in other premier yachting destinations, further expanding its global influence.
  • Yachting Industry Growth: The superyacht market continues to grow, driven by significant investments in marina infrastructure and refit facilities across Europe and beyond.
  • Luxury Lifestyle Appeal: The event offers a unique opportunity for sponsors and partners to engage with the world's wealthiest individuals in an exclusive, high-end environment that combines sport and lifestyle.

Investors Opportunity

  • Sponsorship and Branding: Align your brand with one of the world's most prestigious sailing events, offering unparalleled access to an elite international audience.
  • Global Reach: BlueGrace ensures unmatched international exposure through strategic partnerships with major global media outlets.
  • Strategic Networking Platform: With its informal and private atmosphere, the event facilitates direct interaction with decision-makers and industry leaders in the luxury and yachting sectors.

With a proven reputation, an elite client base, and nearly 30 years of operational success,
BlueGrace is an attractive investment opportunity within the luxury yachting and
lifestyle sectors, offering unmatched networking and branding potential.

Advisor Details

Gloria Fernandez

gloria.fernandez@i-dealconsulting.eu

i-Deal is a boutique advisory firm based in Mallorca, Spain, specializing in comprehensive M&A exit assistance from start to finish. Our services are designed to streamline the entire process, from identifying the right investment partners to ensuring a smooth due diligence process, all in an efficient and timely manner.

Our team is dedicated to supporting clients throughout the negotiation and closing phases, delivering a seamless experience even in the most demanding situations.

At i-Deal Consulting, we are committed to helping our clients successfully navigate the complexities of M&A transactions and achieve their long-term goals with confidence.

Gloria has over 20 years' experience in financial services and consulting, having started her career with Deloitte Spain and Deloitte UK, she joined GYG as Chief Financial Officer in 2012 after finalising the Joint Venture transaction between Pinmar and Rolling Stock, two of the main players in the yachting industry, and appointed to the Board in 2016 leading the restructuring and post-merger integration and bringing particular strengths in areas such as banking, financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions.

After seven years with GYG Plc and successfully leading the finance function through the IPO in 2017, Gloria decided in 2020 to embark on a new personal and professional path, mainly focused on Investment Advisory offering her unique perspective, proactivity, work ethic and drive to find solutions.