Momentous Sports Hires Samir Yajnik as Managing Director of Investments

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (October 22, 2025) – Momentous Sports, a global sports and real
estate investment platform backed by quarterbacks Tim Tebow, John Elway, Blake Bortles, and
other investors, has named Samir Yajnik as Managing Director of Investments.
In this role, Yajnik will oversee fund strategy and deployment, lead investment evaluation and
allocation, and direct fund governance and investor communications. He will also build and
manage the firm’s diligence team and partner with portfolio companies and real estate projects
to drive operational excellence and value creation across Momentous Sports’ expanding
investment portfolio.
Yajnik brings more than two decades of experience in institutional real estate, private equity,
and capital markets, having executed and closed more than $2 billion in acquisitions and
developments spanning hospitality, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and retail sectors. He
previously served as Chief Investment Officer at Satori Collective, where he led investment
strategy and execution across $200 million in transactions and served as a voting member of
the investment committee.
Earlier in his career, Yajnik was Senior Vice President and Head of Investments and Capital
Markets at Encore Capital Management, where he oversaw $600 million in real estate assets
and helped lead the development of major projects including Miami Worldcenter, Margaritaville
Resort Orlando, and Plantation Walk. Prior to that, he was Managing Director at DeBartolo
Development, where he directed $400 million in acquisitions across hospitality, multifamily, and
retail. His earlier roles with Swerdlow Group, NewStar Financial, and GE Capital further
deepened his experience in structured finance, capital markets, and cross-border deal
execution.
“Samir’s track record of disciplined investing and his ability to identify long-term value align
perfectly with the foundation we’re building,” said Marley Hughes, Founder and CEO of
Momentous Sports. “He understands how to connect institutional capital with growth
opportunities that create lasting impact across sports and real estate.”
“I’m thrilled to join a team that’s reshaping how investment and innovation intersect,” said
Yajnik. “Momentous is bringing together best-in-class operators, investors, and partners to drive
meaningful growth across a new category of sports and real estate investments.”
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Yajnik holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from the
University of Florida and completed the Advanced Management Development Program in Real
Estate at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. He earned a Bachelor of Business
Administration in Finance with a Minor in Computer Science Engineering from the University of
Kentucky, where he was a four-year member of the Men’s Division I Tennis Team.

About Momentous Sports
Momentous Sports is an investment platform focused on professional team ownership, stadium
development, and the mixed-use real estate districts that surround them. Backed by athletes,
institutional capital, and experienced operators, Momentous works with families, private
investors, and operators to unlock long-term value in both sports and community development.
To learn more about Momentous Sports, visit momentous-sports.com.