About the Firm

SteelVale is an investment and operating platform focused on building resilient businesses and real assets that create long-term value. We work alongside institutional and private investors across real estate, sports and entertainment, and select operating platforms, bringing disciplined capital, strong governance, and active leadership to every opportunity.

Who We Are

We create value by aligning partners around shared objectives and disciplined execution.

What We Do

We build, and invest in businesses and real assets designed to generate long-term economic value.

We originate, structure, and lead investments across real estate, sports and entertainment, and select operating platforms. Working alongside operators, capital partners, and public stakeholders, we design aligned structures and execute complex transactions with discipline and long-term focus.

Our approach emphasizes active ownership, thoughtful capital deployment, and partnership through the full lifecycle of each investment.

Who We Partner With

Aligned partnerships built for long-term value creation

We collaborate with aligned partners across capital, operations, and the public and strategic ecosystem. Through disciplined structuring and shared accountability, we support execution and long-term value creation across our platform. 

Core Values

Committed to lasting impact

Long Term Orientation

We invest with a long-term perspective, prioritizing sustainable growth and enduring economic value. Our approach aligns disciplined capital with ventures designed to expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and build resilient platforms over time.

Responsible Leadership

We lead with accountability, strong governance, and disciplined decision-making. Through aligned incentives and thoughtful oversight, we deploy capital responsibly and support assets and platforms through changing market cycles, with a focus on long-term performance and stability.

Partnership & Community

We collaborate with operators, capital providers, and public stakeholders to support investments that create shared value. Our approach seeks to balance financial performance with measurable community impact across the markets we serve.

Leadership

Steven A. Wagoner

Founder & Managing Principal

“We are building a platform centered on long-term value and aligned partnerships. Our goal is to structure investments that generate lasting economic value while strengthening the communities and markets where we operate.”

Advisory

Strategic Advisory Council

Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Ridge Networks
Former Global SVP at SAP, Citrix & General Dynamics

Co-Chair, House Chief of Staff Association (U.S. Congress)

Chief Technology Officer, Carahsoft

Senior Manager, M&A, CVS Health

Vice President, Miami Freedom Park

President, Jacksonville Armada FC, MLS NEXT Pro

Founder & Former Owner, Washington Spirit, NWSL