MugatuAI Announces Comprehensive Club Sponsorship Agreement with Carrick Rangers FC

MugatuAI and Carrick Rangers FC ready for take off CARRICKFERGUS, Northern Ireland & Muskego, Wis. — [September 2, 2026] 

MugatuAI, an emerging innovator in enterprise artificial intelligence and data governance solutions, today announced an official club sponsorship agreement with Northern Ireland Premiership side Carrick Rangers Football Club.

The partnership deepens the existing connection between the technology firm and the Amber Army, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainable growth, community engagement, and excellence both on and off the pitch.

Christopher Carter, Founder and Chief Community Officer of MugatuAI, is an active minority owner and longtime supporter of Carrick Rangers FC. Under this new comprehensive commercial package, MugatuAI secures high-visibility physical and digital integration across Taylor’s Avenue, including:

Prominent Pitchside Signage: Brand placement across the West Side, East Side, and Corner stadium perimeter locations.

Supporter Concourse Presence: Dedicated inner turnstile signage welcoming matchday fans.

Hospitality & Technology Integration: Title naming and branding of the IT Box situated inside the Main Stand.

Matchday Ball Sponsorship: Official partner designation for club match balls during key fixture dates.

"Carrick Rangers represents resilience, authentic community spirit, and an ambition to punch above its weight—values that mirror everything we are building at Mugatu AI," said Christopher Carter, Founder and Chief Community Officer of MugatuAI. "As a minority owner and an ardent supporter of this club, this partnership is deeply personal. Our mission at Mugatu AI goes far beyond technology; it is about empowering communities and organizations to thrive securely. From the West and East stands to the matchday ball itself, I am immensely proud to have Mugatu AI visibly backing the club's journey both on and off the pitch."

The collaboration provides meaningful momentum to the club's infrastructure development, commercial footprint, and supporter experience initiatives across the season.

"Chris’s passion for Carrick Rangers has been unmistakable from the moment he joined our ownership group," stated Michael Smith, Majority Shareholder of Carrick Rangers FC. "Having Mugatu AI step up with this level of commercial backing with significant stadium & matchday branding is a massive validation of the direction we are heading. This partnership provides vital fuel for our commercial foundation as we continue modernizing club infrastructure, supporting our squad, and building a bright future for Carrickfergus."

Through this sponsorship, MugatuAI and Carrick Rangers FC will also collaborate on regional community initiatives aimed at youth sports development and local digital engagement.

For more information about Carrick Rangers FC, visit www.carrickrangers.co.uk. To learn more about MugatuAI, visit www.mugatu.ai.

About Carrick Rangers Football Club Founded in 1939, Carrick Rangers Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, competing in the NIFL Premiership. Known as the "Gers" or the "Amber Army," the club plays its home fixtures at Taylor's Avenue and serves as a vital cornerstone of sporting life in East Antrim.

About Mugatu AI Mugatu AI delivers next-generation artificial intelligence technologies, focusing on secure enterprise workflows, data integrity, and privacy governance. Designed to bridge the gap between bleeding-edge generative intelligence and robust enterprise compliance, Mugatu AI empowers organizations to deploy AI responsibly and effectively.

Media Contacts:

Carrick Rangers FC Media Relations

Email: media@carrickrangers.co.uk

Website: www.carrickrangers.co.uk

Mugatu AI Communications

Email: media@mugatu.ai

Website: www.mugatuai.com