Apollo Announces Launch of Apollo Sports Capital
Apollo (NYSE:APO) has announced the launch of Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), a new investment business focused on providing capital solutions across the global sports and live events ecosystem. The company has appointed Al Tylis as CEO, Apollo Partners Rob Givone and Lee Solomon as Co-Portfolio Managers, and Sam Porter as Chief Strategy Officer.
ASC will primarily invest in credit and hybrid opportunities across sports franchises, leagues, venues, media, and events. The platform builds on Apollo's established presence in sports, where its managed funds have already deployed approximately $17 billion in the broader space. The permanent capital holding company aims to be a stable, long-term partner to the sector, providing patient capital and strategic value.
Apollo (NYSE:APO) ha annunciato il lancio di Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), una nuova attività di investimento focalizzata a fornire soluzioni di capitale nell'ecosistema sportivo globale e degli eventi dal vivo. L'azienda ha nominato Al Tylis come CEO, Rob Givone e Lee Solomon di Apollo Partners come Co-Portfolios Manager, e Sam Porter come Chief Strategy Officer.
ASC investirà principalmente in opportunità di credito e ibride attraverso franchigie sportive, leghe, sedi, media ed eventi. La piattaforma si basa sulla presenza consolidata di Apollo nello sport, dove i fondi gestiti hanno già impiegato circa 17 miliardi di dollari in questo spazio. La holding di capitale permanente punta a essere un partner stabile e di lungo termine per il settore, offrendo capitale paziente e valore strategico.
Apollo (NYSE:APO) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), una nueva área de inversión centrada en proporcionar soluciones de capital en el ecosistema deportivo global y de eventos en vivo. La empresa ha designado a Al Tylis como CEO, Rob Givone y Lee Solomon de Apollo Partners como Co-Gestores de la Cartera, y Sam Porter como Director de Estrategia.
ASC invertirá principalmente en oportunidades de crédito e híbridas en franquicias deportivas, ligas, recintos, medios y eventos. La plataforma se apoya en la presencia ya establecida de Apollo en el deporte, donde sus fondos gestionados ya han desplegado aproximadamente 17 mil millones de dólares en este espacio. La sociedad de capital permanente busca ser un socio estable a largo plazo para el sector, proporcionando capital paciente y valor estratégico.
Apollo (NYSE:APO)는 글로벌 스포츠 및 라이브 이벤트 생태계 전반에 걸친 자본 솔루션을 제공하는 새로운 투자 사업인 Apollo Sports Capital (ASC)의 출범을 발표했습니다. 회사는 Al Tylis를 CEO로, Apollo Partners의 Rob Givone 및 Lee Solomon을 공동 포트폴리오 매니저로, Sam Porter를 최고전략책임자로 임명했습니다.
ASC는 주로 스포츠 프랜차이즈, 리그, 경기장, 미디어 및 이벤트 전반에 걸친 크레딧 및 하이브리드 기회에 투자할 예정입니다. 이 플랫폼은 스포츠 분야에서 이미 자리매김한 Apollo의 존재를 바탕으로 하며, 관리 펀드가 이미 이 공간에 약 170억 달러를 배치했습니다. 영구 자본 보유 회사는 이 부문에 대해 안정적이고 장기적인 파트너가 되기 위해 인내심 있는 자본과 전략적 가치를 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Apollo (NYSE:APO) a annoncé le lancement d'Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), une nouvelle activité d'investissement axée sur la fourniture de solutions de capital dans l'écosystème sportif mondial et des événements en direct. L'entreprise a nommé Al Tylis comme PDG, Rob Givone et Lee Solomon d'Apollo Partners comme Co-Gestionnaires de portefeuille, et Sam Porter comme Directeur de la stratégie.
ASC investira principalement dans des opportunités de crédit et hybrides à travers des franchises sportives, des ligues, des lieux, des médias et des événements. La plateforme s'appuie sur la présence établie d'Apollo dans le sport, où ses fonds gérés ont déjà déployé environ 17 milliards de dollars dans cet espace. La société holding de capital permanent vise à être un partenaire stable et à long terme pour le secteur, offrant un capital patient et une valeur stratégique.
Apollo (NYSE:APO) hat den Start von Apollo Sports Capital (ASC) angekündigt, eine neue Investmentabteilung, die Kapitallösungen im globalen Sport- und Live-Events-Ökosystem bereitstellt. Das Unternehmen hat Al Tylis als CEO ernannt, Rob Givone und Lee Solomon von Apollo Partners als Co-Portfoliomanager und Sam Porter als Chief Strategy Officer berufen.
ASC wird vorrangig in Kredite und Hybridmöglichkeiten über Sportfranchises, Ligen, Arenen, Medien und Veranstaltungen investieren. Die Plattform baut auf der etablierten Präsenz von Apollo im Sport auf, wo verwaltete Fonds bereits rund 17 Milliarden Dollar in diesem Bereich eingesetzt haben. Die Holding-Gesellschaft mit dauerhaftem Kapital zielt darauf ab, ein stabiler, langfristiger Partner der Branche zu sein und patientes Kapital sowie strategischen Mehrwert zu bieten.
أبوللو (NYSE:APO) أعلنت عن إطلاق Apollo Sports Capital (ASC)، وهو نشاط استثماري جديد يركز على توفير حلول رأس المال عبر منظومة الرياضة العالمية والفعاليات الحية. وقد تم تعيين Al Tylis كمدير تنفيذي، وRob Givone و Lee Solomon من Apollo Partners كمديري محفظة مشتركيْن، وSam Porter ككبير مسؤولي الاستراتيجية.
ستستثمر ASC أساساً في فرص ائتمانية وهجينة عبر الامتيازات الرياضية والاتحادات والأماكن ووسائل الإعلام والفعاليات. تعتمد المنصة على الحضور القائم لأبوللو في الرياضة، حيث قامت صناديقها المدارة بإنفاق نحو 17 مليار دولار حتى الآن في هذا المجال. وتطمح شركة المحفظة الرأس مالية الدائمة إلى أن تكون شريكاً مستقراً وطويل الأجل للقطاع، مع رأس مال صبور وقيمة استراتيجية.
阿波罗公司（NYSE:APO）宣布推出 Apollo Sports Capital (ASC)，这是一个专注于在全球体育和现场活动生态系统中提供资本解决方案的新投资业务。公司任命 Al Tylis 为首席执行官、Apollo Partners 的 Rob Givone 与 Lee Solomon 为联席组合经理，以及 Sam Porter 为首席战略官。
ASC 将主要在体育特许经营、联盟、场馆、媒体和活动等领域的信贷与混合型机会上投资。该平台基于阿波罗在体育领域的既有布局，其管理基金已在更广泛领域投入约 170亿美元。这家永久资本控股公司旨在成为该行业稳定、长期的合作伙伴，提供耐心资本和战略价值。
- Expansion into growing sports and live events market with dedicated investment platform
- Strong leadership team with proven track record in sports investments
- Built on existing success with $17 billion already deployed in the broader sports space
- Diversified investment approach across multiple sports-related sectors
- Entering a competitive market with established players
- Success dependent on sports market conditions and industry dynamics
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Apollo launches sports investment platform led by experienced executives to capitalize on growing sports financing opportunities, expanding its alternative investment portfolio.
Apollo has strategically expanded its alternative investment portfolio by launching Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), a new investment business focused on providing credit and hybrid capital solutions across the global sports ecosystem. This platform represents an extension of Apollo's existing presence in sports, where its managed funds have already deployed approximately
The company has assembled a strong leadership team for ASC, appointing Al Tylis, who brings valuable experience as an owner and chairman of multiple sports properties, as CEO. Apollo Partners Rob Givone and Lee Solomon will serve as co-portfolio managers, with Sam Porter as Chief Strategy Officer.
What makes this platform distinctive is its structure as a permanent capital holding company designed to be a stable, long-term capital partner - contrasting with traditional private equity approaches that typically have defined investment horizons. ASC will predominantly focus on credit and hybrid opportunities rather than pure equity plays, targeting investments across franchises, leagues, venues, media, and events.
This launch aligns with the growing institutionalization of sports investment, where specialized expertise and flexible capital solutions are increasingly valued. The sports sector continues to see rising valuations and complex financing needs, creating opportunities for institutional capital providers with domain expertise. By establishing ASC, Apollo is positioning itself to capture value in this expanding market while diversifying its alternative investment portfolio with a business line that can generate consistent fee-related earnings.
ASC names Al Tylis as CEO, Apollo Partners Rob Givone and Lee Solomon as Co-Portfolio Managers, and Sam Porter as Chief Strategy Officer
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced the launch of Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), a new investment business providing capital solutions across the global sports and live events ecosystem. Al Tylis, a seasoned sports investor and executive has been named Chief Executive Officer of ASC. Apollo Partners Rob Givone and Lee Solomon have been named co-portfolio managers of the platform. Sam Porter has been named Chief Strategy Officer for ASC.
ASC will invest predominantly in credit and hybrid opportunities in the sports landscape, spanning franchises, leagues, venues, media, events and more. The permanent capital holding company is designed to be a stable, long-term partner to the sector, providing patient capital and adding strategic value.
Co-President of Apollo Asset Management John Zito said, “With Apollo Sports Capital, we’ve set out to build the preeminent investment company in the growing world of sports. Our aim is to create durable, long-term value not only for investors but also for fans, teams and communities.”
Zito continued, “We’ve known Al for many years. He brings a rare combination of investment and operational success in both sports and real estate. Together with the expertise of Rob, Lee and the broader team, we believe ASC will be well positioned as a capital solutions leader in the industry.”
ASC CEO Al Tylis said, “Having owned or invested in many teams and leagues over the years, I know firsthand how valuable Apollo Sports Capital will be to the market. We bring patient capital, extensive networks, and a range of solutions that go beyond the typical equity-only strategies. Lee, Rob, Sam and the Apollo team have extensive experience investing across this ecosystem, and together we’ve set out to build something differentiated and enduring in the world of sports.”
Prior to joining ASC, Tylis led numerous sports investments, including as owner and chairman of Club Necaxa, La Equidad and the Brooklyn Pickleball Team. He also serves on the Boards of G2 Esports, United Pickleball Association and Canvas Property Group, and is the co-founder of the Tylis Family Foundation. Tylis is a former real estate executive, having most recently served as president and CEO of NorthStar Asset Management.
ASC will build on Apollo’s established presence in sports, with Apollo’s managed funds having deployed approximately
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Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2025, Apollo had approximately
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