Founder: José Manuel Anderson
Founded: 2023 | April | 26th
Acquired: 2025 by NSW Ventures, Y Combinator & strategic partners
Headquarters: Formerly California & France
Status: Acquired and integrated into JM Anderson Inc.

Overview

NewSwing Academies Global (NSAG) was a pioneering venture that combined elite golf training, luxury real estate development, and athlete entrepreneurship into a scalable, high-value platform. Founded by José Manuel Anderson at age 21, NSAG redefined how performance, lifestyle, and business intersect in youth development and executive wellness.

Core Model
	•	Golf Academies: Advanced, multi-location training centers offering physical, technical, and mental performance coaching.
	•	Real Estate Integration: Residential developments co-located with academies—allowing for investment, residency, and full immersion.
	•	Athlete Development: Education, media training, and financial literacy programs for youth athletes and executives.


Key Markets
	•	United States: California, Arizona, Florida, New York
	•	Colombia: Medellín and surrounding regions
	•	Europe: Berlin, Paris, London 
        •      New Zealand: Auckland 

Achievements
	•	Represented a new class of sport-luxury education
	•	Attracted institutional investment and real estate capital
	•	Integrated education and branding into athlete career pipelines
	•	Elevated Colombia’s youth golf and wellness sectors

Exit Highlights (2025)
	•	Golf Model Valuation: $668 million
	•	Real Estate Assets: $572 million
	•	Buyers: NSW Ventures, Y Combinator, unnamed private equity group
	•	José Anderson retained board position and later became majority owner (78.9%) of the acquiring company
	•	Post-acquisition, NSW Ventures was rebranded as JM Anderson Inc., now valued at $7.9 billion

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