Apollo Sports Capital, an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, has taken a minority stake in Wrexham Association Football Club (Wrexham AFC). The investment is part of a broader strategy to accelerate the club’s ascent to the Premier League and to fund the STōK Cae Ras stadium redevelopment, specifically the new Kop Stand that is a centerpiece of the Wrexham Gateway Project.
The deal comes after Wrexham achieved three consecutive promotions, moving from the National League to the English Football League Championship between 2022 and 2025. Apollo’s capital will be used to complete the Kop Stand, a project that has already secured £18 million in non‑repayable grants from the Welsh government and Wrexham County Borough Council. The public funding underscores the community‑value focus of the regeneration effort, while Apollo’s private investment provides the additional financial muscle needed to finish the stadium and support the club’s on‑field ambitions.
Apollo’s involvement follows a similar minority investment by the Allyn Family Office in October 2024, illustrating the club’s strategy of attracting strategic partners that can contribute capital and expertise while allowing owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds to retain control. “Growth like that takes world‑class partners who share our vision and ambition,” said Rob McElhenney, co‑chairman of Wrexham. “We have known Al Tylis, the CEO of Apollo Sports Capital, for many years and are thrilled to now have ASC join the Wrexham family as we take the next step forward together.”
Lee Solomon, partner and co‑portfolio manager at Apollo Sports Capital, added, “Wrexham is on an incredible journey. This is a multi‑faceted investment where Apollo can provide long‑term, patient capital to help the club reach its goals and contribute to the ongoing revitalisation of the facilities and local economy.” The partnership is expected to strengthen Wrexham’s financial position, accelerate stadium upgrades, and support the club’s ambition to reach the Premier League while delivering community benefits through the Gateway Project.
The investment aligns with Apollo Global Management’s broader push into sports, where the firm plans to launch a $5 billion sports investment vehicle. By backing a club that has rapidly climbed the English football pyramid, Apollo signals confidence in the long‑term growth potential of sports assets and the value of strategic, patient capital in high‑profile, community‑anchored projects.
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