What ARC Group does

ARC Group is a privately held international financial services firm founded in 2015, operating as a global investment bank and management consultancy with deep roots in Asia. The firm operates 12 offices across 13 countries and 3 continents, anchored by Shanghai as the Asia headquarters and supported by a US FINRA-member broker-dealer subsidiary and an FSRA-regulated regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Its core offering spans capital markets advisory (IPOs, SPACs, DeSPACs, RTOs, follow-on offerings, and stock financing), M&A advisory (sell-side, buy-side, MBO/MBI/PE, restructuring), asset management through ARC Special Opportunities (ASO) and ARC Credit Fund (ACF), wealth advisory via ARC Private Office, debt advisory, and management consultancy across corporate strategy, operations, sustainability, and digital/AI advisory. ARC Group has established a leading global position in SPAC and DeSPAC advisory, having executed 54 NASDAQ SPAC transactions across 17 countries with cumulative transaction value exceeding $10 billion, ranked #1 globally in De-SPAC by SPACInsider in 2022.

Name

ARC Group

Legal name

ARC Group Ltd.

Website

https://arc-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ARC Group is a privately held global investment bank and management consultancy founded in 2015, providing cross-border capital markets, M&A, asset management, wealth advisory, and consulting services across 13 countries, anchored in Asia with US underwriting capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking & Advisory Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Financial Vehicles (525990)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Equity Capital Markets Advisory (Equity Issuance Strategy & Readiness) (FSACAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Wealth Management (FSAEABAA), Specialized/Niche-Vertical RIAs (e.g., Medical, Tech, Executives, Athletes) (FSAAACAL)

Keywords

• Investment banking services
• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Capital markets advisory
• Asset management services
• Management consultancy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Capital Markets Advisory: Financial advisory fees for IPOs, SPACs, follow-on offerings, and other capital markets transactions. Revenue generated through success fees and retainer arrangements for guiding companies through public listings and strategic transactions.
2. M&A Advisory: Transaction fees from sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates, including valuation, due diligence support, negotiation, and execution. With over USD $1B in transaction volume over three years, the firm earns success-based fees on completed deals.
3. Asset Management: Management fees and performance fees from ARC Special Opportunities (ASO) and ARC Credit Fund (ACF) investment vehicles, providing flexible capital solutions across equity, debt, and structured capital.
4. Wealth Advisory: Fees from providing independent wealth advisory solutions for high-net-worth individuals and family offices, including investment management, estate planning, and private investment access.
5. Debt Advisory: Advisory fees for structuring customized debt solutions, refinancing, and acquisition financing across global capital sources including private credit funds and structured lenders.
6. Management Consultancy: Professional services fees for consulting engagements spanning corporate strategy, business transformation, operations optimization, sustainability, and digital & AI advisory across 200+ management consulting projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ARC Group is a global investment bank and management consultancy providing capital markets advisory (IPOs, SPACs, reverse takeovers, follow-on offerings, stock financing), mergers and acquisitions advisory (sell-side, buy-side, MBO/MBI/PE, capital raises, restructuring), asset management (equity, debt, and structured capital funds), wealth advisory, debt advisory, and management consulting services. The firm operates across 12 offices in 13 countries and 3 continents, supported by its FINRA-member U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary.

Product overview

ARC Group is a Global Investment Bank and Management Consultancy firm offering a comprehensive suite of financial services and consulting capabilities. The core offering includes Capital Markets Advisory (IPO, SPAC, RTO, Follow-On Offerings, Stock Financing), Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory, and Asset Management through its two investment funds: ARC Special Opportunities (ASO) and ARC Credit Fund (ACF). The firm also provides Wealth Advisory through ARC Private Office, Debt Advisory, and Management Consultancy covering Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Operations, Sustainability, Growth/Sales/Marketing, and Digital & AI. The wholly-owned subsidiary ARC Group Securities LLC provides U.S. broker-dealer and underwriting capabilities. The firm operates across 12 countries and 3 continents with over 100 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARC Special Opportunities (ASO): Provides flexible capital solutions designed to support growth, enhance liquidity, and strengthen balance sheets across market cycles through tailored investment structures.
• ARC Credit Fund (ACF)
• ARC Private Office
• ARC Debt Advisory

Products and services

• Capital Markets Advisory Expert guidance across capital markets including IPOs, SPACs, DeSPAC business combinations, private placements, reverse takeovers, follow-on offerings, and structured financing, with proven track record in cross-border transactions and complex deal structuring. Serves companies seeking public listings, PE sponsors, and enterprises accessing U.S. and global capital markets.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Global leader in cross-border M&A specializing in transactions involving Asia, managing the entire deal lifecycle from strategic positioning and valuation to execution and post-merger integration. Covers sell-side, buy-side, MBO/MBI/PE, capital raises, and restructuring mandates for large enterprises and financial sponsors.
• Asset Management (ARC Special Opportunities & ARC Credit Fund) Two flagship investment vehicles: ARC Special Opportunities (ASO) provides flexible capital solutions to support growth, enhance liquidity, and strengthen balance sheets through tailored investment structures; ARC Credit Fund (ACF) provides senior secured credit solutions delivering stable income and structured lending for businesses in capital-constrained markets. For institutional and qualified investors.
• Wealth Advisory (ARC Private Office) Bespoke, independent, and collaborative wealth advisory solutions for high-net-worth individuals, their families, corporates, and trusts. Includes co-investment opportunities, investment management, estate planning, and private wealth advisory services with institutional-grade access.
• ARC Debt Advisory Provides flexible financing solutions to support acquisitions, refinancing, and strategic growth by leveraging global lender relationships and deep structuring expertise across private credit funds, structured lenders, and institutional capital sources.
• Management Consulting Services Professional services fees for consulting engagements spanning corporate strategy, business transformation, operations optimization, sustainability, growth/sales/marketing, and digital & AI advisory. Covers 200+ completed management consulting projects for enterprise clients across multiple industries.
• ARC Group Securities LLC (Broker-Dealer & Underwriting) U.S.-registered, FINRA-member broker-dealer subsidiary with firm commitment underwriting capabilities. Provides seamless access to U.S. capital markets and fully integrated advisory-to-execution solutions for IPOs and public offerings. Enables ARC Group to act as sole book-running manager on transactions such as Apogee Acquisition Corp's Nasdaq IPO.

Quantifiable outcome

• USD $1.8B transactional value in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered keynote, core, supporting and minor.

• NasdaqkeynoteStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Nasdaq's Senior Director Hiren Krishnani delivered a keynote address at ARC Group's Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026, discussing international listing pathways and growing institutional attention on Southeast Asian companies as candidates for global public markets.
• ASIA RecordscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026ASIA Records recognized ARC Group as having the most nationally diverse client base for NASDAQ SPAC listings among investment banks, based on 54 NASDAQ SPAC advisory transactions spanning 17 countries as of 2026.
• MarcumAsiasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2026MarcumAsia serves as a sponsor for ARC Group's Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026, supporting the firm's flagship industry event in Kuala Lumpur that brings together senior executives and institutional investors from across Southeast Asia and beyond.
• Feed My Starving ChildrenminorOthers · 29 April 2026ARC Group supports Feed My Starving Children as part of its charitable initiative for the Capital Markets & M&A Forum 2026, inviting attendees to contribute to the nonprofit's global hunger-relief efforts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BDA Partners: Asia-headquartered independent investment bank focused on cross-border M&A and capital markets advisory. Directly comparable to ARC Group in mid-market deal size, Asia-Western cross-border specialization, and integrated advisory model.
• China Renaissance Holdings: China-rooted, Hong Kong-headquartered investment bank providing cross-border M&A, IPO advisory, and asset management. Comparable to ARC Group in bridging Chinese companies to U.S. capital markets and operating from a China-centric base.
• Raine Group: Boutique global advisory firm with strong Asia presence focused on M&A and capital markets advisory. Comparable to ARC Group in cross-border deal focus, mid-market orientation, and selective sector specialization.
• EF Hutton: U.S.-based full-service investment bank with strong SPAC advisory franchise and capital markets capabilities. Directly comparable to ARC Group's SPAC advisory specialization and FINRA-member broker-dealer model.

Broad incumbents

• Houlihan Lokey: Global mid-market investment bank with extensive Asia-Pacific presence and strong M&A advisory practice. Comparable to ARC Group in mid-market advisory focus, though significantly larger and more diversified across products and geographies.
• Jefferies Financial Group: Global investment bank with significant mid-market M&A, capital markets, and Asia operations. Comparable to ARC Group in mid-market ECM and M&A focus, but operates at materially larger scale across more product lines.
• China International Capital Corporation (CICC): Leading China-headquartered investment bank with global cross-border capabilities. Comparable to ARC Group in China-anchored cross-border advisory, but operates as a state-linked bulge-bracket firm at much greater scale.
• Lazard: Global financial advisory and asset management firm with deep cross-border M&A practice. Comparable to ARC Group in cross-border M&A advisory and asset management, but operates at much larger global scale.
• Evercore: Premier independent global advisory firm with strong M&A and capital markets practices. Comparable to ARC Group in independent advisory positioning, though operates at materially larger scale and is publicly traded.
• Centerview Partners: Independent global advisory firm focused on M&A, restructuring, and capital markets. Comparable to ARC Group in independent advisory positioning and selective sector specialization, but operates at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments7 records

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