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Partnerships

Four pathways, one standard: enduring alliances built on capital, discretion, and shared ambition.

Corporate Partners & Donors

For corporations seeking a well-capitalized counterpart for co-investment, strategic sponsorship, and large-scale philanthropic impact. We structure partnerships that advance both commercial and community objectives.

Corporate Inquiry

Tribal Enterprises

For sovereign nations and tribal entities building diversified, generational economic engines. We partner with respect for self-determination and a focus on durable, community-owned value.

Tribal Partnership

Professional Sports Franchises

For ownership groups and franchises pursuing capital, brand equity, and venture partnerships across the modern sports economy — from clubs to media to real estate.

Franchise Partnership

Principal Investors

For high-net-worth individuals and family offices seeking curated access to a private platform of long-hold opportunities alongside a principal-aligned partner.

Private Access
The process

How a partnership takes shape

01

Introduction

A confidential conversation to understand your objectives and assess mutual fit.

02

Structure

We design the capital and partnership structure around long-term, aligned outcomes.

03

Endurance

We build together — and stay, as principal partners, for the long horizon.

Explore a partnership with Bates.

Every inquiry is reviewed personally and held in strict confidence.

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