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Partnerships

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

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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
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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
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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
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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

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Introduction

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

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Structure

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

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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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