Investment platform 1936 takes minority stake in Trackhouse MotoGP team

What's the deal? Sports and entertainment investment platform 1936 has taken a minority stake in the Superfile TrackhouseDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → MotoGP team, the companies announced in October 2026. It joins founder and chief executive officer Justin Marks and Avenue Sports FundDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in the team's shareholder group.

What's the endgame? The shareholders plan to fund the team's growth both on the track and commercially. Marks said the deal opens room to invest in "competition, brand, storytelling, and the Trackhouse experience."

Why now? 1936 is betting on MotoGP early. "We believe MotoGP is in the early innings of its commercial opportunity," said 1936 founder and chief executive officer Charlie Raposo, who called the racing "arguably the best in motorsport."

The signal: The round reflects rising investor interest in motorsport franchises as media properties, not just racing outfits. 1936 and Trackhouse are framing the team as a brand to scale internationally — aiming to build what Raposo called "the most exciting franchise in the sport."

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