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Launch of SKYLIGHT Women's Sports Advisory

Skylight Consulting Co., Ltd., based in Minato, Tokyo, has officially unveiled its specialized consulting and investment advisory service known as SKYLIGHT Women's Sports Advisory. This service targets the women's sports business sector, highlighting the rising potential of women's sports in the global market.

Transformative Trends in Women's Sports

Today, the global women's sports market is experiencing a remarkable transformation. No longer just a facet of corporate social responsibility (CSR), women's sports have emerged as a promising investment opportunity, especially in regions like Europe and North America. This changing landscape presents significant returns for investors and stakeholders alike.

Skylight aims to leverage its extensive experience over five years, including collaborations with Nippon Television and Tokyo Verdy Beleza, and partnerships with WE League (Japan Women’s Professional Soccer League). Through these relationships and endeavors, including sponsorships of the Japanese women's national blind soccer team and hosting sports business conferences, Skylight has garnered invaluable insights into the frontlines of women’s sports business.

Comprehensive Advisory Services

The services offered by SKYLIGHT Women's Sports Advisory are designed to address the unique challenges within women's sports and focus on maximizing value across various areas:

• - Strategic Consulting: Developing monetization strategies, governance structures, and supporting global expansion for leagues and clubs.
• - Sponsorship Activation: Crafting and executing branding and marketing strategies that utilize the rights associated with women's sports.
• - Investment Advisory: Providing due diligence, valuation assessments, and matching support for companies and investors interested in the women's sports market.
• - Open Innovation: Supporting the establishment and operation of platforms that foster DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) while promoting women's sports and creating new business ventures.

Proven Track Record and Case Studies

Skylight has built its core expertise through various successful initiatives:

• - Long-Term Alliance with Nippon Television and Tokyo Verdy Beleza: Since their partnership began in 2015, Skylight has supported the women's team through various means, including serving as a uniform partner and providing hands-on assistance.
• - Joint Research with WE League: A detailed analysis of business models in women's soccer leagues across Europe and America highlighted the dynamics of broadcasting rights and sponsorship structures, setting a roadmap for growth in the Japanese market.
• - Participation in World Football Summit 2025: Skylight's representative engaged in a panel discussion about untapped growth potentials and investment strategies in the women's soccer market, emphasizing the unique economic value of Japanese women’s soccer.
• - Hosting Women’s Football Industry Conference in Bangkok: In collaboration with the Japanese women’s soccer team AC Nagano Parceiro, Skylight showcased the competitive and societal value of women's soccer at an international conference.
• - Conducting Women’s Football Industry Conference: Skylight organized a conference to discuss the industrialization of Japanese women's soccer, featuring prominent figures and current players.

Vision for the Future

Toshiki Habutsu, representative of Skylight Consulting Co., Ltd., remarked, “Women’s sports are experiencing unprecedented changes globally. The investment landscape is redefining values from merely charity to clear economic returns that drive social change. This is a remarkable moment in history.” He emphasized Skylight’s commitment to go beyond advisory roles by partnering closely with clients, sharing risks, and fostering an ecosystem where success directly promotes women’s empowerment and nurturing the next generation.

Habutsu expressed optimism that accelerating the unique value cycle of women's sports would not only illuminate the sports world but also serve as a beacon for broader societal progress in Japan.

About Skylight Consulting Co., Ltd.

Founded in March 2000, Skylight Consulting Co., Ltd. operates from its headquarters in Akasaka, Tokyo. For more details, visit their official website.

SKYLIGHT Sports

Under the SKYLIGHT Sports brand, Skylight provides consulting services, invests in sports tech ventures, operates player development academies, and sponsors sports teams. Find more at SKYLIGHT Sports.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this initiative, contact SKYLIGHT Sports through this link.

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