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Arctos

Private equityoperating company · company profile

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.

HQ
Dallas, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
AUM
$399.9B
Tracked investments
1

Team · 78 people

from the firm's website

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Arctos went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

Defense Tech ×1Hardware ×1Robotics ×1

HQs:Ukraine×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Falconsfalcons.com.ua

Ukrainian 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
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Arctos Sports Partners Fund I, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Educational Retirement Board2021—19.6%1.55x0.07x

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 team

Inside 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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