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Arctos Sports Partners operates as a private investment firm specializing in acquiring minority equity stakes in professional sports franchises. The firm primarily offers growth capital and liquidity solutions to team owners, enabling them to enhance their operations and portfolio value within an increasingly dynamic sports landscape. Its investment strategy focuses on providing tailored financial structures to meet the unique needs of sports team ownership groups.
The company was co-founded in 2019 by Ian Charles and Doc O'Connor, both serving as Managing Partners. Their insight centered on the significant, yet often illiquid, value held within professional sports teams. They recognized an underserved market for sophisticated capital partners who could provide strategic financial support without requiring controlling interests, thus allowing existing owners to maintain operational control while accessing new resources.
Arctos Sports Partners serves established owners of major professional sports franchises, collaborating with them to identify opportunities for expansion and value creation. The firm’s long-term vision is to be the premier institutional capital partner for sports team owners globally, fostering sustainable growth and professionalization across the evolving sports industry.
Key people at Arctos Sports Partners.
Arctos Sports Partners was founded in 2019 by David O'Connor (Managing Partner and Co-Founder) and Peter Valhouli-Farb (Director & Co-Founder) and Ian H Charles (Co-Managing Partner, Founder).
Arctos Sports Partners has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $42.0M Series A in Jackpot in June 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | Jackpot | $42.0M Series A | Accomplice VC, Courtside Ventures | ALT Capital, BITKRAFT Ventures, CMFG Ventures, Counterview Capital, First Round Capital, Foresite Capital, Krishna Yeshwant, K9 Ventures, Moderne Ventures, NEX Cubed, Northpond Ventures, Plaid, QB1 Ventures, Rosecliff Ventures, Sacramento Angels, Saga, Sharp Alpha Advisors, Tribe Capital, Uncork Capital, What IF Ventures, Colin Carrier, Jason Robins, JON Goldman, NAT Goldhaber, Ollen Douglass, Rohit Gupta, Ryan Melohn, James Harden, Jason Robins, Joel Embiid, LIL Baby, Martin Brodeur, Michael G. Rubin, Mike Gordon, SAM Kennedy, Theo Epstein, Elysian Park Ventures, Haslam Sports Group, Sapphire Sport, The Kraft Group |
Arctos Sports Partners was founded in 2019 by David O'Connor (Managing Partner and Co-Founder) and Peter Valhouli-Farb (Director & Co-Founder) and Ian H Charles (Co-Managing Partner, Founder).
Key people at Arctos Sports Partners.
