Jordan Rubio, Nicolas Moura, CFA, CAIA Mon, April 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM PDT There are eight clubs left in the hunt for football glory, with the Champions League quarterfinal matchups set. Fans across the globe will be watching with anticipation to see which team will be crowned the best in Europe. Private market backers will be no different, with half of all remaining clubs having a connection to private equity, venture capital or private debt firms.