ARCTOS PARTNERS
ARCTOS PARTNERS is a Series C+ and other fund in the US, Europe and Global writing $36M–$715M checks into sports, media and entertainment.
- Stages
- Series C+, other
- Sectors
- sports, media, entertainment
- Check size
- $36M–$715M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe, Global
- Round role
- Follows on
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2019
- Assets under management
- $18.2B
- Website
- arctospartners.com
Thesis
Arctos Partners is a private investment firm founded in 2019, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, focusing on the professional sports industry. Arctos believes professional sports teams offer consistent growth and lower risk, capitalizing on market inefficiencies. They primarily acquire minority, non-control stakes in professional sports franchises across major North American leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS) and also invest globally in European soccer and Formula One. The firm raised over $2.1 billion for its first fund in October 2021 and over $4.1 billion for its second fund in April 2024, bringing aggregate AUM to approximately $7 billion. As of December 31, 2025, total regulatory AUM was over $18.2 billion. In February 2026, KKR agreed to acquire Arctos Partners.
Common questions
Does ARCTOS PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. ARCTOS PARTNERS lists Series C+ and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does ARCTOS PARTNERS write?
ARCTOS PARTNERS writes $36M–$715M checks.
Where does ARCTOS PARTNERS invest?
ARCTOS PARTNERS invests in the US, Europe and Global.