Wrexham AFC Secures Apollo Sports Capital as Minority Investor

Wrexham AFC has secured a strategic minority investment from Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), an affiliate of global alternative asset manager Apollo, reinforcing the club’s long-term growth ambitions and Premier League aspirations.

This investment introduces world-class financial partners while ensuring controlling owners, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, maintain operational oversight, safeguarding the original vision for the organisation.

Framing the move as essential for achieving their ultimate objective, Wrexham AFC Co-chairmen, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, noted: “Growth like that takes world-class partners who share our vision and ambition, and Apollo absolutely does.”

“The dream has always been to take this club to the Premier League while staying true to the town,” they noted.

Confirming the strategic confidence the deal represents, Wrexham AFC CEO, Michael Williamson, added: “Their investment represents both confidence in the Club’s direction and commitment to our long-term vision.”

The aim of the deal is the financial backing ASC will provide for the redevelopment of the STōK Cae Ras stadium, specifically helping to advance the construction of the new Kop Stand.

This infrastructure upgrade is a key element of the broader Wrexham Gateway Project, a large-scale regeneration program designed to boost the city’s connectivity and economic future.

ASC’s involvement provides the necessary “long-term, patient capital” required to fund such a significant, non-revenue-generating asset build.

Wrexham AFC has achieved three straight promotions, recently entering the EFL Championship, which dramatically increases its media value and global recognisable profile.

The capital injection follows a previous minority investment by the Allyn Family Office in October 2024, demonstrating a clear and successful strategy of sourcing external funding to support sustainable growth.

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