Sport · Culture · Commercialisation

Unlock the
full value of
sport.

Napkin is a boutique sport, culture and entertainment agency. Led by commercial insights, cultural instinct and execution, we help rights holders, brands and investors turn sport into commercial value.

Every big idea starts small

A note in a phone.

A sketch on a whiteboard.

A plan scribbled on the back of a napkin.

We live for that moment.

The moment sport meets culture.

An idea finds its audience.

And a partnership becomes something people genuinely care about.

Because ideas are only the beginning.

We bring the strategy, relationships and discipline to turn possibility into commercial impact, from first scribble to final whistle.

Napkin. Where big ideas begin.

Why Napkin

Napkin believes in identifying the right commercial opportunity, shaping the right platform, and bringing it to life in a way that earns attention, builds authentic brand affinity and drives measurable returns on sponsorship investment.

Every Side of
the Table

Napkin represents rights holders, brands and funders.

Rights to
Return

We can value rights, package them and sell them. We’ve built events, backed investors and guided businesses into new markets.

Built By The People
Who Deliver

Napkin was created by industry leaders with 30+ years of combined global experience across rights, brand, venues, talent and media.

We build sport partnerships that move beyond visibility, and into culture.

Our disciplines.

Rights holder, brand or investor, the work connects. Ten disciplines, one team, driving and delivering measured results.

Fandom Audit
Rights Intelligence
Partnership Strategy
Valuation & Packaging
Rights Sales & Deals
Cultural Activation
Creative & Campaign
PR, Content & Amplification
Measurement & Optimisation
Feasibility & Investment
Alistair Taylor
Strategy & Commercialisation

Rights valuation, commercial packaging and partnership architecture - turning fandom, data and inventory into structured, investable systems that generate measurable revenue and long-term deal value.

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Lourens Oberholzer
Commercial Strategy, Events & Fandom

Sport commercialisation, revenue strategy and rights holder advisory, grounded in venue operations and event & tournament direction, connecting the commercial side of sport to events and fan experiences, bringing it to life with emphasis and impact.

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Davin Phillips
Brand, Culture & Media

Brand strategy, cultural commercialisation and creative leadership - architecting how global brands, talent, IP and African creative capital convert into measurable cultural relevance, commercial advantage and long-term brand value.

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A track record across some of the most recognised sport, culture and entertainment properties on the continent and beyond.

World Rugby
Volvo
British & Irish Lions
Tour de France
SA Rugby
Woolworths
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
Stormers
Cricket South Africa
Qatar Airways
Jaguar TCS Racing
Formula E
The Sharks
Diadora
Ferrari

↓ Properties, brands and tournaments led, delivered or advised by our founding team and partners.

Simple isn’t easy.
It’s earned.

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Head Office
Cape Town · South Africa