– Arctos, a private investment firm, announced the launch of Arctos Capital Markets (ACM), a new business line connecting qualified high-net-worth investors with professional sports ownership opportunities.
– Arctos operates through two main divisions: Arctos Sports (growth and liquidity solutions for sports franchises) and Arctos Keystone (solutions for alternative asset managers).
– ACM leverages Arctos’ proprietary investor network, data science platform, industry relationships, and investment pipeline.
– Arctos is the only private investment firm approved to own equity across all five major North American professional sports leagues.
– The firm is the largest institutional owner of North American sports equity globally, with ownership stakes in over 25 portfolio franchises.
– Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner David O’Connor described ACM’s goal as being “the first call” for individual investors seeking direct exposure to sports franchise ownership.
– ACM provides efficient access to minority or control ownership opportunities, backed by Arctos’ scale, credibility, and strategic partnerships within the sports ecosystem.
– Since 2024, Arctos has built a dedicated ACM team and platform that has already produced strong early results.
– ACM notably facilitated the sale of a controlling interest in the Tampa Bay Lightning to a new ownership group.
– The group has also worked with syndicate investors on primary and secondary franchise capital raises and with control ownership groups.
– Forrest Richmond, Director at Arctos, emphasized that ACM is a natural extension of Arctos’ mission to be the premier global partner for professional sports franchise owners.
– ACM enhances Arctos’ ability to serve ownership groups, raise capital, and deliver tailored solutions while maintaining aligned equity ownership.
