The 1940 Act-registered tender offer fund will provide accredited investors with access to major sports leagues, TV/film, and IP across music, live events, and more

CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, through its registered investment advisor, CAIS Advisors, today announced that the registration statement for CAIS Sports, Media and Entertainment Fund (the “Fund”) has been declared effective. The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and provides access to sports, media, and entertainment (“SME”) assets for accredited investors. The Fund anticipates commencing operations on or around January 2, 2026.

CAIS Advisors has selected Arctos and Eldridge as core independent managers. The Fund aims to provide exposure to a portfolio that includes franchises in all five major North American professional sports leagues (professional American football, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS), leading film and television companies, iconic music catalogs, live event properties, and other entertainment assets. The Fund will also offer investment minimums as low as $25,000 and the potential for semi-annual liquidity.

“We have selected Arctos and Eldridge as core independent managers for their established track records, deep sector expertise, and ability to identify distinctive opportunities, which align with our commitment to delivering innovative investment solutions,” said Matt Brown, Founder and CEO of CAIS. “We believe the Fund will be well positioned to provide accredited investors the opportunity to participate in industries that have historically been difficult to access, yet influence culture in significant ways.”

The Fund intends to make commitments to new and existing fund interests, via primary investments, secondary investments, and co-investments – as part of its SME investment strategy. CAIS Advisors will oversee portfolio management for the Fund, led by Neil Blundell and Sarah Jiang as Co-Portfolio Managers.

“Sports, media, and entertainment are part of the broader attention economy, tilting the portfolio towards where consumers choose to spend their time and focus,” said Neil Blundell, CIO of CAIS Advisors. “We anticipate an initial portfolio will collectively provide exposure to 30+ sports franchises, film and television assets, music catalogs, live event properties, and other investments.”

For more information about the CAIS Sports, Media and Entertainment Fund, please visit: caisadvisors.com.

About CAIS Advisors

CAIS Advisors LLC (“CAIS Advisors”) is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages, or is anticipated to manage, a suite of private and registered alternative investment funds spanning various objectives and asset classes. CAIS Advisors also provides non-discretionary advisory services to institutional asset managers in developing alternative investment model portfolios. To learn more, visit: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/317466. To learn more about the CAIS Sports, Media and Entertainment Fund, visit: https://www.caisadvisors.com/sme.

Form ADV

This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and is not intended and should be construed as a recommendation or investment advice to buy or sell the Fund’s shares. An offering is made only by means of a prospectus. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund, and it should be read carefully before investing. Investors may obtain a copy of the prospectus by calling 844-241-8667. The Fund is distributed by Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, which is not affiliated with CAIS Advisors, LLC.

The Fund has not commenced operations as of the date of this release and anticipates commencing operations on or around January 2nd, 2026. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. The value of the Fund's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Fund is a closed-end investment company with no history of operations. An investment in the Fund requires the financial ability and willingness to accept high risks and lack of liquidity associated with an investment.

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