INVESTMENTS
The Principals of Arkadia Capital have a 30-year track record of investing in and developing critical transportation assets that support industry and promote new economic development, community investment, and job creation.
Our unique expertise in logistics and industrial development enables us to spot opportunities from a diverse group of industry participants with whom we partner on synergistic investments. Our skill set combines connecting industry to the national rail network, with the development of industrial parks and facilities for our customers. Over the years, our holistic approach has extended to the responsible development of natural resources and the interface with municipal infrastructure including such areas as water rights and water-related infrastructure.
Combined with our disciplined, research-driven investment philosophy we are able to identify opportunity and create value where others don’t.
TARGETED INVESTMENTS
Arkadia seeks opportunities to deploy capital in asset types and markets where our management expertise, proprietary value creation strategies, and deep relationship base provide us with a competitive advantage. We leverage our diverse platforms to create synergies for our partners and customers to deliver value through cross-pollination of development opportunities, management and execution capabilities.
RECENT INVESTMENTS
PHOENIX RAIL
In January 2025, Arkadia partnered with Ancala Partners to form Phoenix Rail, a short line railroad holding company. Phoenix Rail’s first acquisition is Lehigh Valley Rail Management (LVRM), an owner and operator of rail and intermodal terminal infrastructure in Pennsylvania. Through its operations in Bethlehem and Johnstown, LVRM connects shippers to the national rail network, providing competitive access to three Class 1 railroads in North America: Norfolk Southern, CSX, and CPKC. The railroads are situated between multiple major metropolitan areas including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC. Its intermodal terminal and freight services are critical for enabling the transportation of freight through Northeastern USA.
PIONEER LINES
In July 2019, Arkadia Capital acquired Pioneer Lines in a take-private transaction that aligned its shareholders, board and management. Pioneer was a public company that operated 15 short line railroads serving the industrial base of 12 U.S. states. Within three years, Arkadia Capital grew Pioneer more than 40%, while providing an industry leading team the resources to modernize the company’s infrastructure, improve its efficiency, and create a culture of safety. Pioneer’s team was widely recognized for its leadership in safety and transforming its railroads into relevant and valuable partners to its customers and the communities in which it operates.
OVERVIEW OF HISTORICAL INVESTMENTS BY PRINCIPALS
The assets shown above represent investments of the Principals prior to establishing Arkadia Capital Partners.