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Haute Capital Partners SA acquires a stake in footbao.world AG
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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to clause 16 of the BX Listing Rules
Zurich, 28 September 2026
Haute Capital Partners Invests in footbao.world AG – AI-Powered Global Football Scouting Platform
Haute Capital Partners SA (BX Swiss: HAUTE) is pleased to announce a strategic investment of CHF 500’000 in footbao.world ag (footbao.world), a Swiss technology company headquartered in Zug. The investment is structured as a convertible loan agreement.
footbao is a digital platform powered by artificial intelligence and computer vision that connects football players with professional clubs worldwide. The platform enables any player to upload match footage, receive an objective AI-generated performance score, and apply directly to club tryouts. With over 160’000 registered players, contracts facilitated with professional clubs in multiple countries, footbao has established itself as a credible infrastructure for global football scouting.
The company is led by an experienced founding team with a strong entrepreneurial track record across finance, media, and technology. footbao is currently live in Brazil and Latin America. Haute Capital remains committed to delivering superior value to its shareholders while supporting innovative companies that are reshaping their industries.
About Haute Capital Partners SA
Founded in 2017 and listed on BX Swiss since 2022, Haute Capital Partners SA is a Swiss private equity holding company. It pursues long-term value creation through disciplined investment in Swiss and European companies and their active development. The Company’s registered shares are listed on BX Swiss: ticker: HAUTE | ISIN: CH1115678950 | Valor: 111567895 | www.haute.com
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