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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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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…
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…
Skyscrapers once announced a city’s arrival. Today, that role belongs to stadiums. From Los Angeles to London, and now Pawtucket, Rhode Island, arenas are no longer just homes for sport. They are the modern symbols of ambition, investment, and civic pride. These venues have evolved into multi-dimensional platforms: part real estate, part media engine, part […]
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…
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…
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.
Brett M. Johnson is hugely invested in the United Soccer League (USL) team Rhode Island FC (of which he is the Owner) and he is also hugely invested in their future home – The Stadium at Tidewater Landing in Pawtucket, Rhode Island (US) – which is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2025…
Rhode Island FC is pleased to announce Teresse Rehwoldt as the club’s new Head Athletic Trainer. Rehwoldt joins Rhode Island FC from DC United, where she served as the Head Athletic Trainer for DC United Academy and USL Championship side Loudoun United FC.
Rhode Island FC is pleased to announce Nick Coelho as the club’s new Head Kit Manager. Coelho joins Rhode Island FC from FC Morristown of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), where he served as Head of Kit Logistics and helped lead the club to the 2022 NPSL Championship.