Nery Gomez, BlackSun Private Equity | Building a $1B+ Sports Ecosystem

Nery Gomez is the President and Co-Founder of Black Sun Private Equity, an alternative investment firm targeting the intersection of sports, entertainment media, technology, and capital markets. Bringing a background spanning investment banking, venture capital, and corporate strategy, Nery began his career managing deal flow and capital allocation in the Boston tech and banking ecosystems before helping launch Black Sun alongside CEO Aitan Muhammad.Black Sun Private Equity operates an ecosystem-driven investment model centered around the "fan economy." Rather than executing isolated financial engineering or short-term arbitrage flips, Black Sun deploys capital into interconnected assets—ranging from major franchise bids like bringing the Seattle SuperSonics back to the NBA and acquiring top-tier European soccer clubs, to establishing new sports properties like the World American Football League (WAFL) and Knockout Fights.Nery examines the structural evolution of sports private equity, long-term asset stewardship, and stadium-anchored commercial real estate. Nery details how Black Sun leverages a five-point business framework (Value Offering, Marketing, Sales, Value Delivery, and Finance) to turn sports franchises into self-sustaining commercial flywheels, while incorporating human performance, athlete wealth management, and community impact into core portfolio operations.Podcast Chapters:02:39 The Birth of Black Sun Private Equity05:19 Understanding the Fan Economy08:13 The Importance of Community and Stewardship10:56 The Confluence of Sports, Entertainment, and Technology13:56 Building a Sustainable Sports Ecosystem16:12 The Five-Point Business Model for Success22:48 The Importance of Customer Relationships23:39 Professionalism in Sports Management25:44 Creating a Fan-Centric Experience28:10 Human Performance and Athlete Care31:41 Understanding Risks in Sports Investments38:52 Long-Term Vision for Black Sun