Who are Ackerley Partners, the new investors in Leeds United?

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By Frank Dalleres Leeds United’s owners have boosted their promotion push by securing investment from Ackerley Partners, a US venture capital firm that holds a stake in NHL franchise Seattle Kraken. 49ers Enterprises, which completed a full takeover of Leeds in the summer, has sold a minority stake in the three-time English champions and is open to further investment, Bloomberg reports. The move further diversifies the ownership group at Elland Road, which is led by an offshoot of NFL team the San Francisco 49ers and includes golf stars Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler. Who are Ackerley Partner…

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