Founded in 1864, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) is one of Australia’s most established and prestigious racing institutions. Hosting world-class events and welcoming participants from across the globe, VRC operates a complex, high-profile venue where reliable digital connectivity is essential.
Over time, VRC’s site has become home to multiple digital infrastructure leases, including telecom towers, rooftop installations, and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). While these assets generated revenue for VRC, managing them was never core to their mission. Their focus has always been elite racing and entertainment, not negotiating with carriers, managing upgrades, or overseeing access requests.
The situation became more complex following COVID, when event-based revenues were disrupted, and the organization had recently invested in a major stadium redevelopment. With multiple leases, varying terms, and increasing operational demands, VRC began exploring ways to simplify infrastructure management while unlocking value from existing assets.
APWireless initiated the conversation, engaging directly with VRC’s executive team and taking the time to understand both the technical complexity of the site and the unique nature of its underlying Crown Land structure. From the outset, APWireless demonstrated a hands-on, white-glove approach, offering not just capital, but long-term partnership.
VRC ultimately partnered with APWireless in March 2025 to unlock capital from its digital infrastructure portfolio while transferring ongoing management responsibilities to a dedicated, experienced team. APWireless now manages carrier relationships, upgrades, renewals, and access, allowing VRC to focus on its core operations with confidence.
The results were immediate. VRC gained liquidity during a period of uncertainty, reduced operational burden, and gained a single, expert counterparty to manage a complex infrastructure environment. Over the long term, the partnership has provided flexibility, expertise, and a trusted relationship that extends beyond a single transaction.
For APWireless, the Victoria Racing Club represents more than a site, it’s a flagship partnership that underscores the ability to work with sophisticated landlords at the highest level, delivering tailored digital infrastructure solutions on a global stage.