Long-term investment secured for women’s National League football club

London-based investment business, Hokulani Ltd, has acquired a stake in Halifax FC Women Ltd.

The former Brighouse Town team was rebranded in May 2023. Its first team plays in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier division, which is the third tier of women’s football.

Both the club and the investor say they have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Daniel Thomas Loitz, director and principal investor at Hokulani, said: “The world is looking at the development of women’s football in the UK with envy at the moment.

“It has always been my dream to support a club in the homeland of football, having lived in the UK for 10 years.

“My family and I have distributed donations and sponsorship to women’s football in Ukraine, Finland, Romania and Germany through companies we control.

“Already in 2021, as a private individual, I wanted to acquire a stake in a women’s football club in the UK, and now I’ve come full circle with my investment firm.”

Hokulani says it aims to strengthen Halifax FC Women in the long-term, with a goal of promotion to the Championship.

The club’s first team currently plays its home matches at Liversedge FC. Hokulani adds that over the next few years it wants to move the club to Halifax and build its own sports facility with a small stadium.

First team manager, Rob Mitchell, said: “This is an exciting and positive step forward for the club and everyone involved. Our vision for the future and the environment we want to create will allow us to continue to compete whilst developing talented young players.

“We are pleased to be part of the Hokulani family and to begin our new adventure together.”