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Schwimer Explains Big League Advance's Upfront Earnings-Share Model for Minor Leaguers

Michael Schwimer · Michael Schwimer – Moneyball as an Investment Strategy (Capital Allocators, EP.72) · Oct 15, 2018 · at 18:36

Former MLB pitcher Michael Schwimer outlines the core income-share agreement model behind his venture fund, Big League Advance.

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“Can I invest in them? Give them money, hundreds of thousands, at some point, sometimes millions of dollars, in exchange for a future share of their earnings. If they don't make it, they keep all the money, and if they make it, we share in their success.”

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