The Wall Street Journal discusses Project Level’s $250 million first close, exploring how a once‑overlooked segment is emerging as a serious investment opportunity—and why Project Level is positioned to shape its future. *By clicking the above link, you will leave this site and go to a third-party website. Ariel does not control the content or…
Project Level believes that the rise of women’s sports is more than a moment—it’s a structural shift powered by youth participation, digital discovery and expanding media economics. In Front Office Sports, Jason Wright frames women’s sports as a classic value play: strong fundamentals, rising revenues and a long runway for multiple expansion. *By clicking the…
MEMORANDUM TO: Clients and Friends of Ariel Investments FROM: Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President DATE: February 3, 2026 RE: Project Level First Close MEMORANDUM TO: Clients and Friends of Ariel Investments FROM: Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President DATE: February 3, 2026 RE: Project Level First Close I am pleased to announce Project Level has completed…
Project Level Founder Mellody Hobson joined YES Network and Sportico Sports Business to discuss the acceleration in women’s sports. She highlighted the evolving landscape of sports fandom and her commitment to investing in a sector that is growing quickly yet remains widely misunderstood and undervalued. *By clicking the above link, you will leave this site and go to a…
Ariel Investments’ Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Emma Rodriguez-Ayala was named to TIME’s Latino Leaders 2025 list, where she was spotlighted for her work on Project Level. Ariel Investments’ Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Emma Rodriguez-Ayala was named to TIME’s Latino Leaders 2025 list, where she was spotlighted for her work on Project…
Ariel Investments Co-CEO and Project Level Founder Mellody Hobson joined CNBC’s “Squawk Box” at the Aspen Economic Strategy Group Annual Meeting to discuss how the underappreciated growth and value embedded in women’s sports present a compelling long-term investment opportunity, citing Project Level’s investments in professional teams like Denver Summit FC and in girls’ sports businesses…
MEMORANDUM TO: Friends of Project Level FROM: Mellody Hobson, Founder and Chairwoman, Project Level DATE: July 28, 2025 RE: Former ESPN President John Skipper joins our Advisory Board MEMORANDUM TO: Friends of Project Level FROM: Mellody Hobson, Founder and Chairwoman, Project Level DATE: July 28, 2025 RE: Former ESPN President John Skipper joins our Advisory Board I…
Ariel Investments Co-CEO and Project Level Founder Mellody Hobson joined Bloomberg’s “The Deal” podcast – hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly – in front of a live audience at this year’s Bloomberg Invest conference in New York City.
Project Level Managing Partner and Head of Investments Jason Wright spoke with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi at the 2025 Milken Global Conference, sharing why women’s sports are the “small-caps” of their asset class and a growth engine for sports investing. In this interview, Jason Wright candidly discusses his opinions on the market and…
Project Level Managing Partner and Head of Investments Jason Wright spoke with CNBC Anchor Brian Sullivan at the 2025 Milken Global Conference, sharing how Project Level plans to capitalize on a generational shift in women’s sports and why the fund is pursuing youth sports investments like League One Volleyball (LOVB). In this interview, Jason Wright…
