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Inter Miami has acquired an equity stake in Prenetics, marking the club's first equity investment in a brand partner. The partnership includes a multiyear sponsorship deal, with Prenetics' IM8 becoming the exclusive supplements partner for the team.
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For the first time, Inter Miami is taking an equity stake in a brand partner.
On Thursday, the South Florida MLS franchise is announcing a multiyear sponsorship deal with health and longevity company Prenetics, with its IM8 subsidiary becoming the exclusive supplements partner of the club. Financial terms were not disclosed, nor was the size of Inter Miami’s ownership interest in Prenetics.
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The deal continues a robust run of sponsorship additions for Inter Miami, the most valuable team in MLS at $1.45 billion. The club has added new or expanded brand deals with Adidas, Lowe’s, Publix, Modelo, Audi and Ergo Next Insurance to its portfolio since the start of this year alone.
Inter Miami also moved into a new 26,700-seat stadium in April, signing a naming rights deal with Brazilian digital financial services company Nu that Sportico previously reported is one of the largest naming rights deals for a soccer-specific stadium in MLS history.
It’s not a surprise to see IM8 join that group. David Beckham, who co-owns Inter Miami alongside Jorge and Jose Mas, co-founded the supplements brand. After launching in 2024, IM8 eclipsed $100 million in annual recurring revenue in only 11 months. Thus far, the company has supplied over 24 million servings of its products to more than 800,000 customers in 40-plus countries across the globe. IM8 projects its revenue will fall between $180 million and $200 million in 2026.
Inter Miami's equity stake in Prenetics signifies a strategic move to deepen partnerships with brand sponsors and enhance its revenue streams.
The sponsorship deal includes Prenetics' IM8 becoming the exclusive supplements partner for Inter Miami, although specific financial terms were not disclosed.
This investment reflects Inter Miami's strategy to integrate more closely with its partners, potentially leading to increased brand visibility and financial stability.
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Beckham isn’t the only athlete with equity in Prenetics. Its cap table includes two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, four-time Grand Slam champion tennis player Aryna Sabalenka and Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman.
Under the arrangement, IM8 will get branding at Inter Miami’s training center, and its products will be made available to all players and staff. It will also be featured across Nu Stadium, with LED field-level signage, concourse displays and scoreboard commercials, as well as a presence on the club’s website and a co-branded digital content series.
The pact also gives IM8 NIL rights for a minimum of four Inter Miami players. But it’s unclear whether that includes Lionel Messi, MLS’ biggest star and highest-paid player.
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