# Ian Charles, Managing Partner and CEO

> Ian Charles, Managing Partner and CEO. The rounds they were named in and the filings that name them, each with its source.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/person/ian-charles (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

Dallas, US · Partner

# Ian Charles

Managing Partner and CEO at [Arctos](https://millionrounds.com/fund/arctos)

Profile summary

- **Rounds named:** - none observed
- **Filings:** 1 with regulators
- **Podcasts:** 5 +2 mentions

What this record rests on

- **Named in rounds** No round names them yet
- ✓ **On filings** 1 filing with a regulator
- ✓ **Linked to a firm** At Arctos
- **Claimed** Not claimed yet

Titles come from filings their firm signed.

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## The firm

[**Arctos** Private equity · US **0** cheques in 12 months **0** all time **0** led unknown](https://millionrounds.com/fund/arctos)

## Where they are named on record

Filings

- SEC Form D · Company raising **DIGESTED ORGANICS LLC** Executive Officer, Director on 2 filings · since 2019

Each row is a document a firm filed with a regulator: somebody signed it, and it carries a date.

## Also at Arctos

- [**Alastair Seaman** Partner *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/alastair-seaman)
- [**Ali Soufraki** Associate *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/ali-soufraki)
- [**Amanda Del Biaggio** Administrative Manager *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/amanda-del-biaggio)
- [**Ayesha Contractor** Executive Assistant *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/ayesha-contractor)
- [**Becca Adelman** IT Manager *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/becca-adelman)
- [**Brian Lafemina** Partner *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/brian-lafemina)
- [**Catherine Bechand** Compliance Associate *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/catherine-bechand)
- [**Cecily Stabler** Executive Assistant *0 rounds*](https://millionrounds.com/person/cecily-stabler)

## Hear them before you pitch them

- [Capital Allocators](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/capital-allocators) · 29 Dec 2025 · 53 min Top 5 of 2025: #2: Ian Charles With [Ian Charles](https://millionrounds.com/person/ian-charles) About this episode We're counting down the top 5 episodes of 2025. At #2 is Ian Charles from Arctos Partners. Before founding Arctos alongside Doc O'Connor to dominate the sports investing sector, Ian spent his career creating liquidity solutions in private markets. Arctos' second strategy goes back to his roots,… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Capital Allocators](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/capital-allocators) · 10 Feb 2025 · 52 min Ian Charles - Private Equity's New Rules (EP.431) With [Ian Charles](https://millionrounds.com/person/ian-charles) About this episode Ian Charles is a founding partner at Arctos Partners, a $10 billion private equity firm that strives to create valuable solutions to complex problems. In just five years, Arctos has become the leading institutional investor across the five major North American sports leagues. It also serves as a… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Capital Allocators](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/capital-allocators) · 10 Feb 2025 · 1h 14m [REPLAY] Ian Charles & Doc O'Connor – Investing in Sports Teams at Arctos Sports Partners (Capital Allocators, EP.225) With [Ian Charles](https://millionrounds.com/person/ian-charles) About this episode Ian Charles and Doc O'Connor are the Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Arctos Sports Partners, a private equity firm dedicated to buying minority stakes in professional sports franchises. From its founding just two years ago, Arctos quickly has become the market leader in the space, raising a… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Money Maze Podcast](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/money-maze) · 26 Sept 2024 · 1h 13m Sport Meets Finance! Investing in Liverpool FC, PSG, Boston Red Sox and F1 - With Ian Charles, Co-Founder of Arctos With [Ian Charles](https://millionrounds.com/person/ian-charles) About this episode Sovereign wealth funds, private equity, Hollywood actors; the world of sports has been undergoing an investing revolution. The last few years have seen a quantum increase of new investors, investing both in sports and even their governing bodies, raising questions about potential returns, the… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Capital Allocators](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/capital-allocators) · 6 Dec 2021 · 1h 14m Ian Charles & Doc O'Connor – Investing in Sports Teams at Arctos Sports Partners (Capital Allocators, EP.225) With [Ian Charles](https://millionrounds.com/person/ian-charles) About this episode Ian Charles and Doc O'Connor are the Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Arctos Sports Partners, a private equity firm dedicated to buying minority stakes in professional sports franchises. From its founding just two years ago, Arctos quickly has become the market leader in the space, raising a… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page

### Mentioned in

Episodes that name Ian Charles in their description, which is not the same as being on them.

- [Money Maze Podcast](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/money-maze) · 23 Jan 2025 · 23 min Life & Career Advice from the World’s Top Financial Executives: Compilation Special Mentions [Ray Dalio](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ray-dalio)[Anthony Scaramucci](https://millionrounds.com/person/anthony-scaramucci)[David Neal](https://millionrounds.com/person/david-neal)[Ian Charles](https://millionrounds.com/person/ian-charles)[Scott Guthrie](https://millionrounds.com/person/scott-guthrie) About this episode Enjoy a variety of career tips & life lessons from finance leaders in this New Year compilation special. This episode brings together some of the most insightful lessons and perspectives we’ve gleaned from past guests, covering everything from life wisdom to industry-specific strategies. You’ll… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page
- [Capital Allocators](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/capital-allocators) · 15 Feb 2023 · 1 min JUST RELEASED: Fenway Sports Group on Private Equity Deals (Season 2) Mentions [Ian Charles](https://millionrounds.com/person/ian-charles)[Sam Kennedy](https://millionrounds.com/person/sam-kennedy) About this episode Season 2 of PE Deals starts this week with Fenway Sports Group. On Season 1, we shared stories of eight recent deals conducted by some of the premier private equity firms. The show already has received accolades as the #1 must-listen podcast for private equity dealmakers. In season 2, we're… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page

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