Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast In a League of His Own w/ Arctos' Ian Charles
25 snips
Jul 22, 2025 
Ian Charles, managing partner of Arctos Sports Partners, dives into the dynamic world of sports investing. He discusses the unique strategy of acquiring minority stakes in professional leagues, emphasizing innovation during tumultuous market conditions. Charles highlights the importance of data analytics and relationship-building with team owners. He introduces a new 'alpha diagnostic tool' to enhance operational excellence and shares insights on how AI is reshaping live sports experiences and brand engagement, paving the way for future investment opportunities.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Ian's Entry into Sports Investing
- Ian Charles studied the North American sports market for about six months before it became executable for institutional capital. - Major League Baseball's rule change three years ago enabled his pioneering investment approach.
Data-Driven Engagement Strategy
- Build a data-driven applied research platform to engage deeply with sports owners and decision makers. - Enhance value by combining data analytics with operational expertise and growth capital.
Flywheel Effect in Sports Investment
- Arctos’ market position creates a flywheel accelerating innovation and growth in sports investing. - Leveraging relationships in sports and alternative assets enables collaborative opportunities and unique value.