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Arctos

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Investor type

PE

Founded

2019

AUM

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Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 09 July, 2026

Profile

Arctos is a private investment firm, now a business of KKR, that focuses on providing bespoke growth capital and solutions to complex problems. The firm was founded in 2019 and is composed of a diverse team with experience across private markets and financial services. Key figures in the team include Ian Charles, Managing Partner and CEO, and John Stott, Partner, among others. Arctos prides itself on its ability to provide creative and flexible solutions, operating as more than just a capital provider but a thought partner for its clients.

The firm invests predominantly in sectors such as sports and entertainment, leveraging a keen understanding of these industries along with private equity fund management expertise. Arctos participates in deals primarily in North America and Europe and provides significant liquidity and growth capital solutions with a focus on strategic leadership and value creation. Keystone Partners Fund I, their latest vehicle, amassed $6.2 billion, illustrating their capability to attract prominent institutional LPs including pension funds and endowments.

Notable investments through their Keystone strategy include the management buyout of Hayfin from British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. Arctos's strategic partnerships with its portfolio companies aim to drive growth and transformational change across the asset management landscape.

Industry

Sports/SportsTech Financial Services Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Media and Entertainment

Arctos Funds

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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Arctos Keystone Partners Fund I
Private Equity (PE)
Financial Services
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$100+ m
$6200 M
July 2026

Contacts

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Ian Charles Managing Partner and CEO
Managing Partner and CEO
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Joseph Nasr President and COO
President and COO
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FAQs about Arctos

Arctos is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Arctos is located in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Arctos was founded in 2019.
Arctos invests in companies and startups in Sports/SportsTech, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Media and Entertainment.
Arctos invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Arctos invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+).
Arctos usually invests $100+ m on average.
Arctos last fund was created/launched in 2026-07-09
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