So where did the Brighton owner make his cash? It's been built in the main through proprietary betting on sports events. He is head of a private betting syndicate that is thought to have been repeatedly successful year on year for a lengthy period of time. He also has significant property and private equity portfolios.placeholder image
So where did the Brighton owner make his cash? It's been built in the main through proprietary betting on sports events. He is head of a private betting syndicate that is thought to have been repeatedly successful year on year for a lengthy period of time. He also has significant property and private equity portfolios. | Getty Images

Tony Bloom's career across 17 photos as Brighton owner puts money where his mouth is on road to Hearts talks

By Ben Banks

Sports editor and journalist

Published 17th Sep 2024, 10:00 GMT

Hearts could be in line for £10m worth of investment from the Brighton owner.

There’s talk of Hearts investment in the air - and Tony Bloom’s track record shows he can spend smart.

The Edinburgh Evening News revealed on Monday that the Brighton chairman is in conversations over an investment deal which could revolutionise player recruitment at Tynecastle. He has an interest in introducing his sports analysis company, Starlizard, which would transform how possible new recruits are assessed.

An agreement worth up to £10m is currently being discussed between Bloom and senior Hearts officials. But how has Bloom built his fortune? How much has piled into Brighton financially? And what other clubs has he had success at?

We guide you through his road to the Hearts investment talks in 17 pictures.

After play-off heartbreak, Brighton finally reach the Premier League via automatic promotion spots in the 16/17 season under Hughton.

5. Going up

After play-off heartbreak, Brighton finally reach the Premier League via automatic promotion spots in the 16/17 season under Hughton. | Getty Images

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Big bucks begin to rear their head. After a spend of an approximate €8.75m as per Transfermarkt in their promotion season, Brighton splash €70m in their first EPL season as they finish 15th.

6. Staying safe and spending big

Big bucks begin to rear their head. After a spend of an approximate €8.75m as per Transfermarkt in their promotion season, Brighton splash €70m in their first EPL season as they finish 15th. Photo: Getty Images/Mike Hewitt

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Bloom invests abroad. In 2018, he completes investment into Belgian second division club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, known as USG.

7. Branching out

Bloom invests abroad. In 2018, he completes investment into Belgian second division club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, known as USG. Photo: GLYN KIRK

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A difficult second EPL season has Brighton 17th but in the FA Cup, they reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1983.

8. Cup joy

A difficult second EPL season has Brighton 17th but in the FA Cup, they reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1983. Photo: IAN KINGTON

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