PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
Ciao! Sports is more than a holding company — it’s the realization of a dream rooted in family, heritage, and the belief that sport can bring people together across generations and geographies.
At Ciao! Sports, we identify undervalued clubs, authentic stories, and untapped markets — then bring capital, creativity, and community-building know-how to help them grow. We believe that investing in sport isn’t just about return on capital — it’s about return on meaning. Ciao! Sports invests in both the future and the fabric of sport; connecting legacy to opportunity in the most passionate sporting cultures on earth.
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Ciao! Sports is more than an investment platform — it’s a full-circle tribute to legacy, passion, and identity. My great-grandfather, Francesco Raggazzino, came to America as an orphan from Italy with nothing but grit and hope in his heart. His journey — marked by resilience and quiet determination — laid the foundation for my family’s story. Generations later, I’ve been given the rare chance to return to his homeland not just as a visitor, but as a builder and believer in the future of Italian sport. Through Ciao! Sports, I’m investing in clubs that stand for community, pride, and opportunity. This isn’t just business. It’s the rediscovery of heritage. The reclamation of roots. And the belief that sometimes, when you go far enough forward, you find yourself right back where you began.
- Patrick Chovan
Founder/President
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Ciao! Sports believes in sport as a vehicle for social good, economic regeneration, and cross-cultural exchange. Our teams are active participants in their communities - building trust in underserved cities and creating pathways, especially for young women, in sport. Ciao! Sports offers a rare blend of authenticity and scalability.
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