United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), founded in 1894, is a non-profit entity chartered by the U.S. Congress to govern Olympic and Paralympic sports. It operates under CEO Sarah Hirshland, who succeeded Scott Blackmun in 2018. The organization receives revenue sharing from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for broadcast and sponsorship rights, supplemented by private donations. USOPC's investment strategy spans multiple asset classes, including venture capital, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, and infrastructure. It holds direct commercial real estate assets such as the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, a mixed-use complex, and the Lake Placid Training Center. The committee co-invests alongside partners and has allocated capital to venture funds focused on technology and sports innovation. With an investment portfolio estimated at $10B–$15B (Altss estimate), USOPC employs a professional team in Colorado Springs. In 2025, Ross Stevens of Stone Ridge Holdings Group contributed a $100M gift to enhance athlete financial security (public record). The organization also manages the United States Olympic & Paralympic Endowment (USOPE) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF), which raise additional philanthropic capital. USOPC's structural differentiator lies in its dual role as both a governing body for Olympic sports and a large-scale institutional investor with a permanent capital base. Unlike typical endowments, its spending is tied to athlete support and operational mandates, creating a long-term horizon that allows for illiquid allocations. The 2028 LA Games also provide a unique domestic marketing partnership creating near-term revenue visibility.