Dallas · 78 people tracked
Also known as KOHLBERG KRAVIS ROBERTS & CO. L.P.
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Investment thesis
Arctos Partners invests across illiquid markets, sports and entertainment operations, and private equity fund management. Its Sports strategy focuses on sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments in sports franchises, primarily in North America, while its Keystone strategy pursues broader private equity opportunities. The firm also runs a capital solutions group serving a wealth management platform, helping individuals and families access direct sports franchise ownership opportunities. Arctos Insights, the firm's applied research and data science team, uses proprietary data, relationships, and perspectives to identify emerging opportunities and support long-term partner goals.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 78 people
from the firm's websiteFounder mafia
4 people who came through Arctos went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesDefense Tech ×1Hardware ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:Ukraine×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathUkrainian company founded in 2022 that develops, tests, and scales solutions for military and defense needs.
Defense TechHardwareRoboticsKyiv, UA
Co-investorsGreen Flag
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctos Sports Partners Fund I, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Educational Retirement Board | 2021 | — | 19.6% | 1.55x | 0.07x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Arctos focus on?
- Arctos focuses on Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
- Where is Arctos located?
- Arctos is headquartered in Dallas, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInside Alts: Arctos Partners’ Ian Charles on investing in sports - YouTube
CNBC Television · Ian Charles
AI will supercharge sports teams valuations, says Arctos Partners' Ian Charles - YouTube
CNBC Television · Ian Charles
Arctos Partners' Ian Charles on investing in sports - YouTube
CNBC Television · Ian Charles
Ian Charles, Arctos Partners, on generating alpha in maturing markets - YouTube
SuperReturnTV · Ian Charles
CNBC Halftime Report on X: "Ian Charles, Arctos Partners Co-Founder and Managing Partner, joins us to explain why Sports is one of the hottest alternative asset classes to invest in right now. https://t.co/Pliiomti94" / X
Ian Charles · x.com
Ian Charles, Managing Partner at Arctos, on the benefits of sports as an uncorrelated investment. - YouTube
Money Maze Podcast · Ian Charles
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