We intend to pursue opportunities in the sports, media and entertainment sectors. Within the broader sports, media and entertainment sectors, we intend to focus on certain sub-sectors including but not limited to sports teams, leagues, data & technology, digital infrastructure, health & wellness, e-sports, betting, ticketing, agencies, services and hospitality. (This SPAC is incorporated in the Cayman Islands.)

Arctos NorthStar Acquisition pairs David “Doc” O’Connor, the ex- CEO of The Madison Square Garden Co. and the former principal partner in the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), with former Chicago Cubs executive Theo Epstein. Mr. Epstein is also known for becoming, at the age of 28, the youngest general manager in professional baseball history when he became the GM of the Boston Red Sox. Mr. O’Connor is the chairman of Arctos NorthStar Acquisition. Mr. Epstein is the CEO. He will also serve on the board of directors.

The sponsor of Arctos NorthStar Acquisition is an affiliate of Arctos Sports Partners, which specializes in minority investments in professional sports franchises in the “Big Five” U.S. Leagues and European football (soccer), the prospectus says. 

(The Arctos NorthStar SPAC IPO was priced on Feb. 22, 2021, according to the terms in its prospectus: 27.5 million units at $10 each to raise $275 million.)