West Ham Women’s team could be set for new investment. Discussions over the sale of a percentage in the Club are said to have begun, these talks reportedly place a £55 million valuation on the women’s team.

The Guardian have revealed that American based investment group Monarch Collective are exploring a move to acquire just under half of West Ham Women, with talks underway over the sale of a 49% share in the club.

Karren Brady and Tara Warren who are on the current West Ham board, alongside Nicola Keye who is the club’s director of ticketing have overseen the running of the Hammers women’s team since early 2023.

If the sale of shares to Monarch Collective goes ahead, West Ham’s current ownership group is likely to keep hold of their majority share in West Ham Women. Part of Monarch’s involvement in the club is likely to include adding to the club’s hierarchy by appointing new senior staff.

Additionally, a completed deal would see West Ham become the second WSL club to secure American investment through the sale of a stake in the team.

Kara Nortman and Jasmine Robinson set up Monarch Collective back in 2022. It is regarded as the leading global fund dedicated to investing in women’s sport. Nortman’s links to the women’s game include co-founding Angel City FC. Monarch Collective’s current investment portfolio features NWSL sides San Diego Wave and Boston Legacy.

A number of clubs have begun selling stakes in their women’s teams, with the deals counted as revenue in the men’s accounts. This added income helps improve their position under the Premier League’s current financial regulations, whilst also opening the door for the women’s team to bring in fresh investment.

Bringing new investors into West Ham Women could prove a major boost for the Hammers both on and off the pitch. Monarch Collective have a track record of investing in women’s teams and a clear ambition of wanting to help continue the growth of the game.

This could not only bring in additional funds to help with future recruitment, but it may give the Hammers an opportunity to push on, and the platform to look to compete higher up the WSL table.