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Brett M. Johnson was honored as the 2025 Person of the Year by The Pawtucket Foundation, recognizing his outstanding leadership, civic engagement, and lasting contributions to the community. Watch the full feature celebrating this well-deserved recognition.
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Benevolent Capital Insights: A Journey of Passion and Disruption
Hello fellow investors and growth-stage business enthusiasts, here are some incredible insights from the latest episode of our podcast, featuring Grant Johnson, co-founder of Benevolent Capital. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in venture capital, private equity, and disruptive investments. Here are the key takeaways…
Rhode Island FC beat the Charleston Battery, winning the club its first Eastern Conference title and securing its place in the United Soccer League title game on Saturday.
Brett has invested in Arizona FC (Now branded as Phoenix Rising), Rhode Island FC of which he is involved in the day to day running and most recently Ipswich Town FC, in spectacular fashion taking them from League 1, to consecutive promotions all the way to the Premier League…
“𝙄𝙛 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙄 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥, 𝙞𝙩’𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.”
This quote is just one of the key hooks in our new podcast episode with Brett M. Johnson, a seasoned football owner and investor.
How Family Offices and Private Equity Are Winning Big in Pro Soccer and Health Tech
I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast, featuring an inspiring conversation with Brett Johnson, the CEO of Benevolent Capital. Brett’s journey from running a computer accessory company to co-founding a diverse family office is nothing short of remarkable. Here are some key takeaways and intriguing insights from our discussion that you won’t want to miss…
This week’s “Conversation with the Coach” is with Brett Johnson, owner of Rhode Island FC where the discussion revolves around the latest progress of the real estate project.
This week’s “Conversation with the Coach” is with Brett Johnson, owner of Rhode Island FC where the discussion revolves around the latest progress of the real estate project.
Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Brett M. Johnson. Brett is the Chairman of Rhode Island FC, a Director and Shareholder at Ipswich Town FC. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Rhode Island FC, including who conducted the market research, the process of acquiring the rights from USL, and why Brett chose the USL Championship over other leagues…
This week we’re delighted to welcome Brett Johnson to the show. Brett is the co-owner of Ipswich in the Premier League and Phoenix Rising and Rhode Island in the US. The rise of Ipswich since his group takeover is nothing short of ownership dreamland, seeing the club achieve back to back promotions from League One to the Premier League.
Private equity (PE) firms have increasingly focused on the sports industry, recognizing its lucrative opportunities. From acquiring stakes in professional teams to investing in sports technology and infrastructure, PE firms are playing a pivotal role in transforming the sports landscape. This article explores the transformative impact of private equity investments in sports.
PAWTUCKET – Soccer scarves rose into the air from some attendees during Tuesday’s celebratory announcement that West Warwick-based Centreville Bank will emblazon its name on Rhode Island FC’s new 10,500-seat stadium along the Seekonk River. Read More.
PAWTUCKET – Four years ago, when some doubt existed if professional soccer could thrive in Rhode Island, Centreville Bank Chairman, CEO and President Harold M. Horvat sensed Rhode Island FC was a first-class operation right from the start. Read More.
If Rhode Island FC goes on to win the United Soccer League final in its first season on Saturday, there will be plenty of people who get to take a victory lap…
Rhode Island FC beat the Charleston Battery, winning the club its first Eastern Conference title and securing its place in the United Soccer League title game on Saturday.