A.J. Frey, Stefan dePozsgay, Curtis Vella, Fiona Xin, Aidan McNamara, Kameron Mitchell, Arjun Patil, Pamela Lawrence Endreny, Kate Long, Brady Blouin, Michael Collins, Kevin Bettsteller
February 23, 2026
Gibson Dunn Advised Otro Capital on Closing of Inaugural Sports Fund, Otro Capital Fund I
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- • Gibson Dunn advised Otro Capital on the closing of its inaugural sports fund, Otro Capital Fund I. • Otro Capital Fund I secured $1.2 billion in committed capital, surpassing its initial fundraising target. • The fund is the largest first-time, dedicated sports buyout fund ever raised globally. • Gibson Dunn's team provided corporate, tax, benefits, and regulatory advice for the fund's formation and closing.
Gibson Dunn advised Otro Capital on the closing of its inaugural sports fund, Otro Capital Fund I, with $1.2 billion in committed capital to Fund I and its affiliated investment vehicles. The fundraise substantially exceeded Fund I’s initial target. Fund I represents the largest first-time, dedicated sports buyout fund ever raised globally, supporting Otro’s differentiated investment approach in the sports industry.~~Our corporate team was led by partner A.J. Frey and included partner Stefan dePozsgay and associates Curtis Vella, Fiona Xin, Aidan McNamara, Kameron Mitchell, and Arjun Patil. Partner Pamela Lawrence Endreny, of counsel Kate Long, and associate Brady Blouin advised on tax aspects. Partner Michael Collins advised on benefits. Partner Kevin Bettsteller advised on regulatory aspects.~~Download PDF~~
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A.J. Frey, Stefan dePozsgay, Curtis Vella, Fiona Xin, Aidan McNamara, Kameron Mitchell, Arjun Patil, Pamela Lawrence Endreny, Kate Long, Brady Blouin, Michael Collins, Kevin Bettsteller
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