A-Rod Corp

A-Rod Corp is an investment firm founded in 1995 by Alex Rodriguez. Its mandate spans three strands: real estate and development, investing in startups and growth-stage companies, and partnerships with established global businesses. The firm reports a portfolio of more than 40 companies and works across the real estate, sports, entertainment and media sectors, with a geographic base in the southeastern United States and partnerships extending globally.

The real estate and development arm originated with the founder's first investment, a duplex apartment, and has since assembled a team to identify and manage acquisitions of apartment units across the southeastern United States. In venture, A-Rod Corp backs startups and partners with established companies, committing capital alongside hands-on support and working directly with founders and leadership teams on long-term growth. The firm also engages with championship sports teams and develops media initiatives as part of its investment activities.

Investment philosophy is oriented towards long-term value creation rather than short exits, with an emphasis on providing both capital and operating involvement to portfolio companies. The firm's stated origin lies in protecting professional athletes against financial difficulty through disciplined investing of earnings - a founding rationale that continues to inform its approach to backing entrepreneurs and businesses as they scale.

• Founded: 1995
• Focus areas: real estate and development, startup and growth investing, sports and media
• Portfolio: more than 40 companies
• Presence: southeastern United States; global partnerships