Arctos, a private investment firm specializing in providing customized growth and liquidity solutions, has made a significant announcement regarding the launch of its new business division, Arctos Capital Markets (ACM). This division is specifically designed to identify and link qualified high-net-worth investors with exclusive opportunities in professional sports franchise ownership.
Utilizing Arctos’s proprietary network of potential investors, advanced data science platform, established industry relationships, and an extensive investment pipeline, the firm positions itself as uniquely capable of unlocking capital for its partners and enhancing the overall sports ecosystem.
Arctos is authorized to acquire equity across all five major professional leagues in North America— the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS. As a result, Arctos holds the distinction of being the largest institutional owner of North American sports equity globally, boasting a diverse portfolio that encompasses over 25 professional sports franchises.
Since the beginning of 2024, Arctos has made significant investments in establishing a dedicated team and infrastructure for ACM, yielding strong early outcomes. Among its notable achievements, ACM successfully facilitated the sale of a controlling interest in the Tampa Bay Lightning to a newly formed ownership group. Additionally, ACM has engaged with syndicate investors to assist in both primary and secondary capital raises for franchises, including efforts to support control ownership groups.
Through these efforts, Arctos aims not only to enhance its portfolio but also to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the sports industry by connecting able investors with valuable ownership opportunities. This proactive approach underscores Arctos’s commitment to playing a pivotal role in the evolving sports investment landscape.
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“Our goal is simple: be the first call. If you are an individual investor seeking direct sports franchise ownership exposure, Arctos Capital Markets offers an efficient path to minority or control ownership supported by our scale and reputation as a strategic partner to the leagues owners and other key stakeholders in the sports ecosystem.”
Doc O’Connor, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Arctos
“Arctos Capital Markets is a natural extension of our mission to be the premier partner to professional sports franchise owners globally. Building upon the capabilities we’ve established with Arctos Insights and the Arctos Operating Platform, ACM further improves our ability to serve ownership groups, help them raise capital, and deliver tailored solutions, while remaining an aligned equity owner.”
Forrest Richmond, Director at Arctos
