Businesses
Lionel Messi's Business Empire
Run through a family office, Messi's holdings have matured from brand licensing into venture capital and listed real estate — with one instructive failure (the Más+ drink).
Last updated 30 July 2026 · Sourced public estimates
Businesses & investments
| Business | Type | Role / Stake | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edificio Rostower Socimi | Listed REIT | Chairman / 100% | Active; bought €11.5M Barcelona property (2026) | High |
| MiM Hotels | Hospitality | Owner | 6 hotels; managed by Meliá from Nov 2025 | Medium |
| Play Time Sports-Tech HoldCo | Venture Capital | Founder | Active; sports/media/tech startups | Medium |
| UE Cornellà | Football Club | Owner / 100% | Acquired Apr 2026 (5th-div Catalan) | High |
| 525 Rosario | Media & Production | Co-founder (JV w/ SMUGGLER) | Launched Sep 2024 | High |
| KRÜ Esports | Esports | Co-owner (w/ Agüero) | Active (Valorant, CS) | Medium |
| El Club de la Milanesa | Restaurant Chain | Investor | Active (Argentina) | Medium |
| Más+ by Messi | Beverage | Founder | DISCONTINUED Jan 2026 (Prime Hydration dispute) | High |
- Type
- Listed REIT
- Role / Stake
- Chairman / 100%
- Status
- Active; bought €11.5M Barcelona property (2026)
- Confidence
- High
- Type
- Hospitality
- Role / Stake
- Owner
- Status
- 6 hotels; managed by Meliá from Nov 2025
- Confidence
- Medium
- Type
- Venture Capital
- Role / Stake
- Founder
- Status
- Active; sports/media/tech startups
- Confidence
- Medium
- Type
- Football Club
- Role / Stake
- Owner / 100%
- Status
- Acquired Apr 2026 (5th-div Catalan)
- Confidence
- High
- Type
- Media & Production
- Role / Stake
- Co-founder (JV w/ SMUGGLER)
- Status
- Launched Sep 2024
- Confidence
- High
- Type
- Esports
- Role / Stake
- Co-owner (w/ Agüero)
- Status
- Active (Valorant, CS)
- Confidence
- Medium
- Type
- Restaurant Chain
- Role / Stake
- Investor
- Status
- Active (Argentina)
- Confidence
- Medium
- Type
- Beverage
- Role / Stake
- Founder
- Status
- DISCONTINUED Jan 2026 (Prime Hydration dispute)
- Confidence
- High