Information Session for WFCSC Members

Who is Nick Semaca?

Nick is a football enthusiast and experienced investor from the USA, with a strong track
record of involvement in the sport:
● Leyton Orient (UK): Board member and investor from 2021–2024, during which time
the club achieved promotion to League One and reached the 2024 playoff final at
Wembley.
● Preußen Münster (Germany): Investor since 2022, where the club has secured backto-back promotions to the 2. Bundesliga, begun a stadium expansion and achieved
financial stability.
He also has previously lived in London for a total of three years, so he has a good
knowledge of English football culture. He is now focused on bringing his experience and
resources to Wealdstone FC.

Why is Nick interested in Wealdstone FC?

Nick believes Wealdstone has significant potential, underpinned by:
● A loyal and passionate fanbase.
● A track record of careful financial stewardship.
● The exciting prospect of a new stadium.
He respects the resilience of our supporters and the prudent management that has
sustained the Club through challenging times.

What are Nick’s priorities for the Club?

Nick has outlined three clear priorities should his investment proceed:
1. Maintain financial sustainability as the foundation of the Club’s future.
2. Targeted growth at the Vale and the proposed New Stadium, including increasing
attendances, improving matchday experiences, and growing non-matchday
revenues.
3. Strengthening the football side through the Academy and recruitment of new talent.
He also aims to make Wealdstone a place where emerging leaders in football business can
grow their careers.

What process has the Board followed to assess Nick?

The Board has undertaken a robust due diligence process, including:
● Multiple months of collaboration with Nick to refine and align his proposal.
● A UK visit where Nick spent considerable time with the Board, met with major
shareholder Peter Marsden, and engaged with the Supporters Club committee.
● Review of Nick’s track record and confirmation of his strong investor network, many
of whom are supportive of investing alongside him.
The Board is unanimous in its support for Nick as the right custodian for the Club.
How will the investment be structured?
To enable Nick’s majority investment, certain changes to the Club’s Articles of Association
must be approved by shareholders at the EGM. These changes will allow for a minimum of
£1.25million of new capital to be introduced.

What benefits will this investment bring?

● Fresh capital to strengthen the Club’s financial position.
● Resources to improve matchday and non-matchday revenues.
● Investment in footballing operations, including youth development and first team
talent.
● Access to Nick’s network of experienced investors and sports professionals.

Does this mean the Club will spend recklessly?

No. Nick’s philosophy is rooted in financial sustainability. He has been clear that Wealdstone
will be carefully managed, ensuring the Club is protected for future generations while
creating scope for sensible, targeted investment.
How much of the initial investment will go towards the playing budget?
Funding will be made available to support Sam Cox improving the first team squad and this
will be assessed in conjunction with the management team. The club will not spend
recklessly and will continue to take a sustainable approach to our finances.
What happens if we are relegated at the end of the season? Will further funding be
made available?
Nick has committed to Wealdstone for the long term, so should the club be relegated he will
be very focused on helping the club to get back to the National League as quickly as
possible.
If the investment is for both football and wider operations, will there be sufficient
funding to enable us to compete in the National League in the future?
The club needs to invest both on and off the pitch to build sustainably. And investing off the
pitch is intended to grow the club’s overall revenues which will result in further funds for
reinvestment in the club.

Is additional investment likely and how quickly would the club expect to benefit from
this?

Additional investment over time is likely, but building a truly sustainable club means that we
need to be smart about where we invest and ensure all incremental investments are part of a
thoughtful, longer-term plan to help the club grow over time.

Will Nick be able to secure investment and/or raise capital to support the funding of
the New Stadium, if required?

Nick has expressed a high degree of confidence that he and the club can raise sufficient
funds if needed to build the right stadium for Wealdstone FC once planning approval has
been secured.

What are Nick’s footballing aspirations between now and the new stadium opening?

Growth. Grow our fanbase and increase attendances every year. Grow our ability to build
revenue from the Vale on non-gamedays. Grow our sales, marketing, and commercial
efforts to bring more revenue into the club. Grow our capabilities on the football side,
particularly in analytics, to ensure our spending in the squad is as efficient as possible and
that we can enhance our ability to spot and secure talent to feed through our Academy and
into the first team.

Given Nick lives in the USA, how much time will he dedicate to Wealdstone FC?

Having accrued nearly 5,000,000 airline miles over his career Nick is no stranger to travel,
so he will be making multiple trips to the Vale every season, and moreover the effectiveness
of videoconferencing means he will be spending a lot of time on the club from his office in
Chicago as well.

How will supporters remain involved?

The Supporters Club retains a central role in safeguarding heritage and identity. Nick has
also demonstrated a strong willingness to engage directly with supporters, listening to
feedback and sharing his vision during his UK visit. The introduction of the Football
Regulator will elevate the importance of fan engagement through a new football licence
programme. Nick – and the Board of Directors – are committed to working with fans and the
Football Regulator to ensure their interests are at the heart of the club.

Why is the Board recommending this investment?

After careful consideration, the Board believes this investment represents the best
opportunity to:
● Secure the Club’s long-term sustainability.
● Unlock growth opportunities at the Vale and at the New Stadium.
● Support ambitions both on and off the pitch.
It provides Wealdstone with the leadership, expertise, resources and protections needed to
thrive in the years ahead