Courtside Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in New York, New York. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies that operate at the intersection of sports, technology, and media. Courtside Ventures aims to leverage the extensive industry networks and deep expertise of its experienced team to provide significant value to its portfolio companies. By establishing long-term partnerships with management teams, the firm offers ongoing strategic support across various operational aspects, focusing on sectors such as sports, lifestyle, and gaming.
With a mission to keep athletes active and thriving in their chosen sports for as long as possible, Eternal provides members with a holistic understanding of their health, fitness, and benchmarks for key markers of the aging process along with guidance from high-performance care teams to support every stage of an athlete’s journey.
Holograph
Venture Round in 2024
Holograph, founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, specializes in non-fungible token (NFT) technology that allows NFTs to be transferred across different blockchains while ensuring data integrity. The company offers a software platform that enhances minting standards for NFTs and secures cryptocurrency mining through a decentralized and encrypted ledger. Holograph's services include counterfeit prevention, carbon offsetting, and the implementation of secure smart contracts. Additionally, the company provides permanent storage for NFT metadata, continuous royalty payments, and copyright registrations, facilitating a comprehensive ecosystem for individuals to mine, trade, and manage digital assets efficiently.
Fermat Commerce
Series A in 2024
Fermat Commerce operates an influencer-driven e-commerce platform designed to enhance brand sales and provide a seamless shopping experience for end-users. The platform enables content creators to embed brand-direct shopping features on their websites, allowing customers to purchase products without leaving the creators' content. By offering e-commerce enablement software, Fermat Commerce supports both merchants and content creators in building and managing their online stores, thereby facilitating a direct connection between brands and consumers within a creator's online environment.
Camb.ai
Seed Round in 2024
Camb.ai is a leading company in AI speech synthesis and translation, specializing in video content localization for media enterprises, sports leagues, and content creators. With an advanced R&D team comprised of experts from prestigious institutions and companies, Camb.ai has developed proprietary models, MARS and BOLI, which enable features such as livestream AI dubbing. Their flagship product, DubStudio, is utilized by hundreds of enterprises worldwide for hyper-realistic dubbing that maintains the original speaker's voice. By providing localized versions of content in multiple languages, Camb.ai empowers clients to reach global audiences, effectively transforming storytelling and media consumption across linguistic barriers.
Hypothetic
Debt Financing in 2023
Hypothetic is a cloud-based collaborative platform tailored for 3D professionals and teams, aimed at democratizing access to 3D art. The platform integrates generative AI and advanced cloud collaboration tools, allowing users to generate, edit, and share 3D content seamlessly. With a suite of AI-powered tools, Hypothetic empowers creators to transform their visions into reality, enabling the production of high-quality visuals without requiring prior experience or expertise. This approach not only enhances creativity but also fosters collaboration among users in the ever-evolving landscape of 3D technology.
EloElo
Series B in 2023
EloElo is a developer of a social gaming software that facilitates interactive live broadcasts, allowing users to engage with content creators in a digital gathering space. The platform enables fans to unwind and communicate with their favorite influencers through audio and video live chat rooms, often incorporating games into the experience. EloElo focuses on discussions related to health and lifestyle, providing an environment where users can connect with creators and enjoy interactive entertainment.
COHART
Seed Round in 2023
Cohart operates a global platform designed to connect creators with their collectors, fostering a vibrant community around art. The platform offers tools that enhance the experience of discovering, collecting, and sharing art, making it more engaging and communal. Users can interact with artists through chats, live-streams, and intimate conversations, which facilitates relationship-building and enhances their collection journey. Additionally, Cohart provides creators with a comprehensive marketplace that includes storefronts, sales analytics, customer relationship management, and inventory management tools. This enables creators to effectively manage their audience and monetize their work. Users can confidently purchase art directly from their favorite artists and showcase their collections, with features that allow for sharing, managing, and reselling pieces, thereby enriching their overall engagement with the art community.
Tap
Seed Round in 2023
The new standard in fund secondaries.
Matchday
Seed Round in 2023
Matchday is a gaming platform tailored for football enthusiasts, enabling users to collect and trade digital cards within a marketplace. The platform merges video games, sports, and Web3 technology to create an engaging ecosystem for casual football games. Users have genuine ownership of the cards and digital items they acquire, allowing them to build their dream teams and enjoy seamless gameplay.
Jump
Series A in 2023
Jump is a technology platform that focuses on enhancing the fan experience while creating new revenue streams for sports teams. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes ticketing, e-commerce, content, and event experiences. Key features include dynamic ticketing, which allows fans to pay for the option to move to better available seats during live events. By personalizing interactions and optimizing engagement, Jump aims to transform how fans experience sports and entertainment, resulting in memorable moments and increased financial opportunities for teams.
Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN)
Seed Round in 2023
Kratos is the intellectual property owner of the gaming DAO IndiGG. Kratos is also an active investor in the global web3 gaming.
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)
Series B in 2023
At Smile ID they believe anyone should be able to prove their identity easily, anywhere in the world. Their team is made up of American and African engineers and financial services professionals with experience across global markets in highly regulated environments. They have built encryption, authentication and security solutions. They have developed image processing technology from the chip level up. They have been part of security investigations and have pursued fraudsters. Having worked with, or for, telecoms, lenders, banks and startups, they know the challenges of building world class technology and they understand the needs of the African consumer and enterprise customer. They are backed by leading Silicon Valley & African investors and they have pan-African reach, with representation in the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda.
Kasheesh
Seed Round in 2023
Kasheesh is a fintech company that provides financial services.
Kabata
Seed Round in 2023
Kabata is an innovative fitness platform that offers the world's first AI-powered dumbbells designed to enhance workout efficiency and engagement. By analyzing individual fitness metrics, Kabata's algorithms learn user preferences and adapt workouts accordingly, making each session more enjoyable and effective. The platform includes a connected app that facilitates a six-week workout program, featuring both self-guided and trainer-led sessions. This system enables fitness enthusiasts to achieve their goals more quickly while exercising in the comfort of their homes, combining gamified progression with data-driven coaching to optimize results.
Fello
Seed Round in 2023
Fello is a savings and investment platform that helps to save, invest and earn higher returns than a traditional savings account.
AC Momento
Seed Round in 2023
AC Momento is football's premier online auction house, bringing fans game-worn jerseys and memorabilia.
Xpoint
Seed Round in 2022
Xpoint specializes in geo compliance solutions for the sports betting and iGaming industries worldwide. The company develops geolocation security technologies that ensure regulatory compliance, particularly in the U.S. iGaming market. Its systems are designed to detect and prevent fraud, application spoofing, device tampering, and the use of false data and prohibited tools. By addressing these security challenges, Xpoint not only protects its partners from fraudulent activities but also generates valuable data that can enhance marketing strategies.
Hypothetic
Debt Financing in 2022
Hypothetic is a cloud-based collaborative platform tailored for 3D professionals and teams, aimed at democratizing access to 3D art. The platform integrates generative AI and advanced cloud collaboration tools, allowing users to generate, edit, and share 3D content seamlessly. With a suite of AI-powered tools, Hypothetic empowers creators to transform their visions into reality, enabling the production of high-quality visuals without requiring prior experience or expertise. This approach not only enhances creativity but also fosters collaboration among users in the ever-evolving landscape of 3D technology.
Fermat Commerce
Seed Round in 2022
Fermat Commerce operates an influencer-driven e-commerce platform designed to enhance brand sales and provide a seamless shopping experience for end-users. The platform enables content creators to embed brand-direct shopping features on their websites, allowing customers to purchase products without leaving the creators' content. By offering e-commerce enablement software, Fermat Commerce supports both merchants and content creators in building and managing their online stores, thereby facilitating a direct connection between brands and consumers within a creator's online environment.
Draftea
Series A in 2022
Draftea is a real-money gaming platform designed for Spanish-speaking users, specializing in daily fantasy sports. It enables users to place bets on various sports teams, players, and matches while providing a user-friendly interface for seamless betting. Participants can select their players based on their sports knowledge, build fantasy teams, and earn points as their chosen players achieve milestones in real matches. Draftea enhances the gaming experience by offering live updates during events, allowing users to engage dynamically with their bets and compete against others for monetary rewards.
Jawa
Seed Round in 2022
Jawa operates an online marketplace focused on the sale of personal computer parts, catering primarily to gamers and PC enthusiasts. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of both new and used gaming gear, accessories, and computer hardware, all at fair prices that avoid scalping. By connecting users within the community, Jawa fosters an environment where individuals can efficiently trade equipment, enhancing the overall gaming experience while ensuring affordability.
Tradeblock
Venture Round in 2022
Tradeblock is a sneaker trading platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of sneakers within a community of enthusiasts. The platform allows users to explore various inventories and collections, negotiate offers, and use their sneakers as a form of currency. It acts as both a broker and a middleman, ensuring the authenticity of transactions and providing a seamless trading experience. By connecting collectors through a shared database, Tradeblock enables users to treat their sneakers as commodities, fostering opportunities for profit while enhancing their trading capabilities.
Kasheesh
Seed Round in 2022
Kasheesh is a fintech company that provides financial services.
Veo
Series C in 2022
Veo is a solution for recording and watching sports without a cameraman. It only requires a minimal setup to be able to share your sport. Veo enables football clubs of all sizes to automatically record, edit, and stream their matches.
Kabata
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kabata is an innovative fitness platform that offers the world's first AI-powered dumbbells designed to enhance workout efficiency and engagement. By analyzing individual fitness metrics, Kabata's algorithms learn user preferences and adapt workouts accordingly, making each session more enjoyable and effective. The platform includes a connected app that facilitates a six-week workout program, featuring both self-guided and trainer-led sessions. This system enables fitness enthusiasts to achieve their goals more quickly while exercising in the comfort of their homes, combining gamified progression with data-driven coaching to optimize results.
Venly
Series A in 2022
Venly is a developer of a cryptocurrency platform that focuses on building blockchain solutions for digital asset creation and monetization. The company offers an all-in-one platform that enables developers to integrate any blockchain into their projects seamlessly. Venly's wallet simplifies the complexities of blockchain technology, facilitating an open network among individuals, ecosystems, and applications. By providing custodial solutions and straightforward, composable abstractions, Venly empowers users to conduct transactions with others, access decentralized applications, and interact across different networks. Additionally, Venly Ventures invests in promising Web3 gaming projects, offering technical talent, industry expertise, and a broad network to support their growth.
Draftea
Seed Round in 2022
Draftea is a real-money gaming platform designed for Spanish-speaking users, specializing in daily fantasy sports. It enables users to place bets on various sports teams, players, and matches while providing a user-friendly interface for seamless betting. Participants can select their players based on their sports knowledge, build fantasy teams, and earn points as their chosen players achieve milestones in real matches. Draftea enhances the gaming experience by offering live updates during events, allowing users to engage dynamically with their bets and compete against others for monetary rewards.
Faze
Series A in 2022
Faze app is a Cricket NFT platform where fans can collect, use, play, and interact with cricket through NFTs. It combines NFTs, gaming, utilities, and real-world experiences to create a platform for fans to collect, use, play, and interact. It was founded in 2021.
Swoops
Seed Round in 2022
Swoops develops and creates a basketball simulation game with the help of blockchain technology. It allows users to create, manage, and build teams and their skills, and compete with other teams while earning digitally.
Hypothetic
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Hypothetic is a cloud-based collaborative platform tailored for 3D professionals and teams, aimed at democratizing access to 3D art. The platform integrates generative AI and advanced cloud collaboration tools, allowing users to generate, edit, and share 3D content seamlessly. With a suite of AI-powered tools, Hypothetic empowers creators to transform their visions into reality, enabling the production of high-quality visuals without requiring prior experience or expertise. This approach not only enhances creativity but also fosters collaboration among users in the ever-evolving landscape of 3D technology.
Planet Mojo
Seed Round in 2021
Planet Mojo is a gaming platform focused on player-versus-player competition, offering a unique experience through its cross-platform auto chess game that incorporates blockchain technology. This allows players to own their game characters as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and participate in play-to-earn tournaments. The platform is designed to be interconnected, enabling players to utilize their customized characters and assets across a variety of upcoming games within the Planet Mojo universe. Additionally, the company incorporates augmented reality elements to enhance the gaming experience while promoting an eco-friendly approach.
Incredible Dream
Seed Round in 2021
Incredible Dream is focused on creating a portfolio of iconic game intellectual properties for the next generation of gamers. The company operates an online game platform designed to enhance the gaming experience by developing original fantasy worlds, characters, and games. Additionally, it offers transmedia experiences that allow digital natives to engage meaningfully with one another through enjoyable tabletop games. By prioritizing creativity and connection, Incredible Dream aims to enrich the gaming landscape for its audience.
Signos
Series A in 2021
Signos is focused on addressing the obesity epidemic by promoting healthy habits and stabilizing glucose levels through an innovative approach that combines continuous glucose monitoring with an AI-powered application. The company's platform offers real-time insights and personalized recommendations aimed at facilitating sustainable weight loss. By utilizing a wearable device alongside its software, Signos allows users to monitor their glucose levels and visualize their metabolism, empowering them to make informed dietary choices. With a significant portion of the American population facing challenges related to weight management, Signos provides a novel solution to help individuals understand their unique physiological responses to food, ultimately supporting their journey toward a healthier lifestyle.
Faze
Seed Round in 2021
Faze app is a Cricket NFT platform where fans can collect, use, play, and interact with cricket through NFTs. It combines NFTs, gaming, utilities, and real-world experiences to create a platform for fans to collect, use, play, and interact. It was founded in 2021.
Nifty Games
Series B in 2021
Nifty Games Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in designing and developing mobile sports games. The company focuses on creating quick-session, head-to-head sports games that cater to a diverse audience of sports fans, ranging from casual players to dedicated enthusiasts. Nifty Games aims to deliver innovative and competitive gaming experiences by partnering with major sports licenses and leveraging support from prominent investors in the industry. Through its offerings, Nifty Games provides an engaging platform for fans to enjoy short-session arcade-style gameplay on mobile devices.
Silofit
Series A in 2021
Silofit Inc. provides on-demand private fitness spaces through its mobile application, allowing users to book locations for health and fitness activities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company specializes in transforming small offices and storefronts into micro-gyms ranging from 350 to 1,000 square feet. Users can rent these spaces by the hour without the burden of monthly memberships. The app enables customers to unlock their chosen gym with a pin code and work out alone, with friends, or with a professional trainer. Silofit also offers gym equipment, towels, toiletries, showers, and refreshments to enhance the user experience, while professionals can rent these spaces at competitive rates, making it an attractive option for training or treatment sessions.
Dibbs
Series A in 2021
With a secure platform for the minting and redemption of physical-backed digital collectibles, Dibbs is the physical world’s onramp to Web3, helping brands and IP holders create a digital presence for their real-life collectibles and forge a new path for deeper connection within their communities. Launched in 2021, Dibbs has raised more than $15 million in venture capital from a variety of notable investors, ranging from Amazon, Tusk Venture Partners, Foundry Group, CourtsideVC, and Founder Collective; to athletes including Chris Paul, Channing Frye, Skylar Diggins-Smith, DeAndre Hopkins, Kevin Love and Kris Bryant. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.
CXIP Labs
Seed Round in 2021
CXIP Labs is a developer of NFT infrastructure solutions for the web3 ecosystem.
ARENA
Seed Round in 2021
ARENA is a venture-backed startup focused on creating innovative solutions for at-home fitness. The company comprises a team of engineers and athletes committed to enhancing strength and health through its unique training platforms. ARENA designs and manufactures specialized equipment aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of personal training at home, leveraging advanced engineering principles to deliver high-quality fitness solutions.
Drop Fake
Seed Round in 2021
Drop Fake, founded in 2021, is a video game studio focused on developing a cross-platform strategy game that prioritizes fairness and accessibility. The company is dedicated to transforming the gaming landscape by emphasizing transparency and data mastery in its development processes. By fostering a commitment to craft and exceptional design, Drop Fake aims to create games that celebrate diversity, evoke emotion, and promote authenticity. This approach is intended to provide players with a more inclusive and engaging gaming experience, setting a new standard for how games are made.
Rei do Pitaco
Venture Round in 2021
Rei do Pitaco is a pioneering Brazilian mobile application focused on Daily Fantasy Sports, designed to enhance the enjoyment of sports for fans in Brazil. The platform enables users to participate in single-round fantasy sports contests across all major football leagues. Users can create their own teams by selecting their preferred players and compete with friends or other participants. Additionally, the app offers the opportunity to establish leagues and provides real cash prizes, fostering active engagement and rewarding users for their involvement in the game.
WinZO
Debt Financing in 2021
WinZO is a mobile e-sports social gaming platform that provides players with monetary rewards and prizes. Launched in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, the platform features over 70 games, including popular titles such as carrom, cricket, and trivia-based challenges. WinZO's offerings are accessible in 12+ regional languages, catering to a diverse audience, with 60% of the content consumed in non-English languages. The platform aims to create an engaging gaming experience while promoting social interaction among users.
Gainful
Series A in 2021
Gainful is a personalized sports nutrition company that specializes in providing subscription services for its hydration line of electrolyte drink mixes. Additionally, it produces protein bars and powder supplements designed to meet the nutritional needs of athletes. Gainful's product offerings include plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and naturally flavored organic supplements, which aim to help consumers achieve their fitness goals and desired body types.
Veo
Series B in 2021
Veo is a solution for recording and watching sports without a cameraman. It only requires a minimal setup to be able to share your sport. Veo enables football clubs of all sizes to automatically record, edit, and stream their matches.
Signos
Seed Round in 2021
Signos is focused on addressing the obesity epidemic by promoting healthy habits and stabilizing glucose levels through an innovative approach that combines continuous glucose monitoring with an AI-powered application. The company's platform offers real-time insights and personalized recommendations aimed at facilitating sustainable weight loss. By utilizing a wearable device alongside its software, Signos allows users to monitor their glucose levels and visualize their metabolism, empowering them to make informed dietary choices. With a significant portion of the American population facing challenges related to weight management, Signos provides a novel solution to help individuals understand their unique physiological responses to food, ultimately supporting their journey toward a healthier lifestyle.
Hydra Studios
Seed Round in 2020
Hydra Studios provides a modern approach to wellness that optimizes body and mind. Now with private suites, individuals can workout, refresh, and recharge
Hydra Studios
Seed Round in 2020
Hydra Studios provides a modern approach to wellness that optimizes body and mind. Now with private suites, individuals can workout, refresh, and recharge
Paceline
Seed Round in 2020
Paceline is bringing together the worlds of health & wellness and financial services to change the nature of preventive health in society. We’re building a best-in-class fitness rewards platform and innovative financial ecosystem, powered by physical activity, with the goal of helping people live longer, healthier, and better lives.
Silofit
Seed Round in 2020
Silofit Inc. provides on-demand private fitness spaces through its mobile application, allowing users to book locations for health and fitness activities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company specializes in transforming small offices and storefronts into micro-gyms ranging from 350 to 1,000 square feet. Users can rent these spaces by the hour without the burden of monthly memberships. The app enables customers to unlock their chosen gym with a pin code and work out alone, with friends, or with a professional trainer. Silofit also offers gym equipment, towels, toiletries, showers, and refreshments to enhance the user experience, while professionals can rent these spaces at competitive rates, making it an attractive option for training or treatment sessions.
VAULT
Series A in 2020
Created by the co-founders of sports betting market leader FanDuel, VAULT is the creator of the mobile-friendly Digital Music Collectible (DMC) music format and the VAULT protocol, an open and fully decentralized network for purchasing, playing, and sharing music on third-party apps and websites. DMCs are designed to be the digital version of a box set giving music fans exclusive rich-media experiences that can be purchased, unlocked, and played right on your phone. Like physical box sets fans may buy, lend or resell their DMCs at any time. To learn more, please visit: https://vault.fan.
Dibbs
Seed Round in 2020
With a secure platform for the minting and redemption of physical-backed digital collectibles, Dibbs is the physical world’s onramp to Web3, helping brands and IP holders create a digital presence for their real-life collectibles and forge a new path for deeper connection within their communities. Launched in 2021, Dibbs has raised more than $15 million in venture capital from a variety of notable investors, ranging from Amazon, Tusk Venture Partners, Foundry Group, CourtsideVC, and Founder Collective; to athletes including Chris Paul, Channing Frye, Skylar Diggins-Smith, DeAndre Hopkins, Kevin Love and Kris Bryant. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.
WinZO
Series B in 2020
WinZO is a mobile e-sports social gaming platform that provides players with monetary rewards and prizes. Launched in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, the platform features over 70 games, including popular titles such as carrom, cricket, and trivia-based challenges. WinZO's offerings are accessible in 12+ regional languages, catering to a diverse audience, with 60% of the content consumed in non-English languages. The platform aims to create an engaging gaming experience while promoting social interaction among users.
Religion of Sports
Series A in 2020
Religion of Sports is a sports media company based in Santa Monica, California, founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. The company focuses on creating both scripted and unscripted content, including videos, podcasts, feature films, and social media content that emphasizes human and emotional storytelling within the realm of sports. By offering a diverse range of updates such as game highlights, scores, and articles, Religion of Sports enables users to engage with their favorite sports icons and relive memorable moments from various leagues and events. The platform is dedicated to delivering high-quality content that resonates with sports enthusiasts while fostering a deeper connection to the athletic experience.
TEOOH
Seed Round in 2020
TEOOH is a platform for hosting Virtual Events. From panel discussions to business conferences, anyone can host or attend virtual events in just a few clicks. Our aim is to become the easiest and most powerful way to engage global audiences, by allowing communities across the world to attend events and interact as they would do in the physical world, without the hassle of travelling or finding a venue. For more information, please visit www.teooh.com.
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through advanced technology. It develops an intelligent navigation device specifically designed for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. This device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and navigation capabilities. Cyclists can create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from one comprehensive device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experience through integrated software solutions.
Circuit Living
Seed Round in 2020
Circuit Living is a leading provider of tech-enabled amenities tailored for residential and commercial communities. The company offers a comprehensive platform that streamlines the enhancement of properties through a variety of curated services sourced from local talent and vendors. Its offerings include on-site and virtual fitness and wellness programs, communal events, and full-service activation. Additionally, Circuit Living provides a range of lifestyle services such as dog walking, pet sitting, and meetup arrangements, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile application. This focus on wellness and community engagement positions Circuit Living as a valuable resource for enhancing the living experience in various environments.
The Meta
Seed Round in 2020
The Meta is an e-sports training platform aimed at the extensive community of gamers engaged in first-person shooters. By integrating sports performance science, game development, and machine learning, the platform enhances gamers' skills, enabling them to improve their performance and achieve competitive success. The company's software is designed to guide users on their journey toward mastery, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to elevate their gaming abilities and ascend the ranks in competitive play.
Nexus
Venture Round in 2020
Nexus serves as a platform for live service games and the content creators who play them.
Silofit
Seed Round in 2019
Silofit Inc. provides on-demand private fitness spaces through its mobile application, allowing users to book locations for health and fitness activities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company specializes in transforming small offices and storefronts into micro-gyms ranging from 350 to 1,000 square feet. Users can rent these spaces by the hour without the burden of monthly memberships. The app enables customers to unlock their chosen gym with a pin code and work out alone, with friends, or with a professional trainer. Silofit also offers gym equipment, towels, toiletries, showers, and refreshments to enhance the user experience, while professionals can rent these spaces at competitive rates, making it an attractive option for training or treatment sessions.
FanAI
Series A in 2019
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform that focuses on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides valuable insights to sponsors, helping them understand fan behavior and tailor targeted relationships. Its platform offers a range of features, including dashboards, real-time analysis, and behavior analytics, allowing for effective segmentation and measurement of return on investment for sponsorships. By enriching and analyzing fan data with demographic and purchasing information, FanAI enables users to enhance the effectiveness of their sponsorship investments and digital media strategies across sports and entertainment.
Veo
Series A in 2019
Veo is a solution for recording and watching sports without a cameraman. It only requires a minimal setup to be able to share your sport. Veo enables football clubs of all sizes to automatically record, edit, and stream their matches.
Future
Series A in 2019
Future offers one-on-one digital training with fitness coaches, at home, at the gym, or on-the-go. Future pairs its clients with coaches who have trained pro athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and working professionals.
Players' Lounge
Seed Round in 2019
Players' Lounge Inc., operating as Players' Lounge Online, is a social gaming platform that allows casual gamers to compete for cash and prizes. Founded in 2016 and based in New Castle, Delaware, it provides an online environment where users can find opponents willing to engage in friendly wagers over popular video games or participate in organized tournaments. The platform caters to the vast majority of gamers who aspire to earn money through gaming, even if only a small fraction succeed in becoming professional players. By facilitating instant e-sports competitions, Players' Lounge aims to democratize the opportunity for all gamers to monetize their skills and enjoy competitive play.
Hammerhead
Seed Round in 2019
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through advanced technology. It develops an intelligent navigation device specifically designed for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. This device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and navigation capabilities. Cyclists can create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from one comprehensive device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experience through integrated software solutions.
StayTuned
Seed Round in 2019
StayTuned is building a suite of tools to help high growth e-commerce brands grow even faster. Our focus is on Shopify, the go-to platform for e-commerce brands. We are backed by top tier institutional VCs and well known angel investors.
Freeletics
Series A in 2018
Freeletics GmbH is a digital fitness company headquartered in Munich, Germany, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing a fitness application that provides personalized, AI-driven coaching to enhance both physical fitness and mental strength. The application offers tools for workout routines, nutrition coaching, and health assessments, enabling users to engage in training without the need for equipment or a gym. By focusing on individual goals and promoting elements such as willpower and confidence, Freeletics aims to help users achieve their fullest potential in both fitness and lifestyle.
The Athletic
Series C in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.
StockX
Series B in 2018
StockX LLC operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of limited edition and high-demand sneakers. Founded in March 2015 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, StockX provides a platform that mimics a stock market environment, allowing users to engage in anonymous transactions with stock market-like visibility. The marketplace offers features such as historical price and volume metrics, real-time bids and offers, and time-stamped trades. Users can create personalized sneaker portfolios by uploading their current collections, enabling them to compare and contrast their sneakers with those of other users. This structure empowers consumers to assess the value of their products while ensuring sellers receive fair deals through transparent market analysis and insights.
Upcomer
Seed Round in 2018
Upcomer is a platform designed for esports fans to remain informed and engaged with the esports community. It offers a mobile application that delivers essential updates, news, videos, and reviews related to various games across PC, mobile, and console platforms. The application fosters user interaction by allowing players to influence game development and participate in game-specific communities. With a high user rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 5,000 reviews, Upcomer aims to create a vibrant and connected environment for esports enthusiasts.
TAPPP
Series A in 2018
TAPPP is a New York City-based company that simplifies access to sports content and betting by providing various payment options, making it safer and more convenient for consumers to manage their accounts. The company has made Major League Baseball and National Football League streaming products available through major physical and digital retailers in the United States. TAPPP is also expanding its payment solutions for sports betting, enabling millions of customers to top up their accounts with cash. In addition to its focus on sports betting, TAPPP develops a gaming and transaction platform that delivers real-time, content-specific viewing experiences across multiple devices, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction while supporting businesses in acquiring new customers and driving transactions.
Journey Live
Seed Round in 2018
Journey is a simple meditation practice designed for the modern world, providing on-demand and live-streamed meditation courses. Journey was created to share meditation in a way that all people could relate to, wherever they are in life. It has created a simple yet powerful technique that could appeal to a large-scale audience, changing a lot of people’s lives. It takes a step beyond meditation by introducing six simple yet powerful Life Lessons. Founded in 2015 by Stephen Sokoler, Journey Meditation is headquartered in New York.
Rebel
Seed Round in 2018
Rebel is a company based in Washington, D.C., that specializes in in-email checkout products, enhancing the functionality of email as a marketing tool. Founded in 2014 and originally named Rebelmail, the company rebranded to Rebel in June 2018. It focuses on transforming traditional email into an interactive platform that delivers actionable experiences directly within the inbox. By integrating email with user applications and websites, Rebel aims to improve engagement, increase conversions, and encourage more actions from recipients. As of October 2018, Rebel operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.
Religion of Sports
Venture Round in 2018
Religion of Sports is a sports media company based in Santa Monica, California, founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. The company focuses on creating both scripted and unscripted content, including videos, podcasts, feature films, and social media content that emphasizes human and emotional storytelling within the realm of sports. By offering a diverse range of updates such as game highlights, scores, and articles, Religion of Sports enables users to engage with their favorite sports icons and relive memorable moments from various leagues and events. The platform is dedicated to delivering high-quality content that resonates with sports enthusiasts while fostering a deeper connection to the athletic experience.
The Athletic
Series B in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.
FanAI
Venture Round in 2018
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform that focuses on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides valuable insights to sponsors, helping them understand fan behavior and tailor targeted relationships. Its platform offers a range of features, including dashboards, real-time analysis, and behavior analytics, allowing for effective segmentation and measurement of return on investment for sponsorships. By enriching and analyzing fan data with demographic and purchasing information, FanAI enables users to enhance the effectiveness of their sponsorship investments and digital media strategies across sports and entertainment.
LiveLike
Series B in 2018
LiveLike Inc. is a New York-based company that focuses on enhancing fan engagement through its interactive live streaming platform. Established in 2015, it provides broadcasters with tools to create customized, interactive experiences for viewers, particularly in the realm of sports. The platform enables users to watch live sports, access replays, and view sports statistics, while also incorporating features such as watch parties and gamification. These capabilities allow media companies and sports organizations to boost audience engagement, increase viewer retention, and unlock valuable first-party data, ultimately attracting younger audiences and improving monetization opportunities. Additionally, LiveLike has an office in Gurugram, India, further extending its reach in the global market.
Epics.gg
Seed Round in 2018
Epics.gg's mission is to provide the next generation of fans the rush, satisfaction, and long term value of collecting trading cards for their favorite esports teams, players, and influencers while also providing an integrated marketplace and trading system enabling users to buy, sell and build the ultimate collections.
100 Thieves
Seed Round in 2017
100 Thieves, founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, is an American esports organization and lifestyle brand that engages in professional gaming competitions and apparel retail. The company fields teams that compete in major esports leagues and championships, showcasing a commitment to gaming excellence. In addition to its competitive endeavors, 100 Thieves operates an online store that offers a range of sports apparel, including t-shirts and jerseys, catering to fans and enthusiasts of esports. By blending gaming content with lifestyle branding, 100 Thieves fosters a community around esports and merchandise, appealing to a growing audience in the gaming industry.
VY Esports
Seed Round in 2017
VY Esports Corp. is a global company based in Los Angeles that focuses on creating authentic experiences and innovative content within the esports industry. Founded in 2017, the company operates a comprehensive platform that consolidates advertising inventory across various esports events, enabling brands to effectively invest in marketing opportunities. VY Esports provides strategic guidance on navigating the esports landscape, helping brands position themselves effectively and monetize their presence through sponsorships and media rights sales. The company also engages in content ideation, production, and distribution, ensuring that advertisers can connect with a diverse and engaged global audience. With a team distributed across the US and Europe, VY Esports enhances the esports space through brand partnerships, live events, and influencer programs.
The Athletic
Series A in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.
FanAI
Seed Round in 2017
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform that focuses on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides valuable insights to sponsors, helping them understand fan behavior and tailor targeted relationships. Its platform offers a range of features, including dashboards, real-time analysis, and behavior analytics, allowing for effective segmentation and measurement of return on investment for sponsorships. By enriching and analyzing fan data with demographic and purchasing information, FanAI enables users to enhance the effectiveness of their sponsorship investments and digital media strategies across sports and entertainment.
Wavedash Games
Series A in 2017
Wavedash Games, Inc. is an independent game developer based in Oakland, California, established in 2015. The company focuses on creating innovative platform fighter games, aiming to redefine the genre. Wavedash Games combines a team of experienced professionals from various prominent companies in the gaming industry, including Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Bioware, Kixeye, Sony, and Twitch. This diverse background allows Wavedash Games to merge professional development expertise with the enthusiasm and insights of the gaming community.
StockX
Series A in 2017
StockX LLC operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of limited edition and high-demand sneakers. Founded in March 2015 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, StockX provides a platform that mimics a stock market environment, allowing users to engage in anonymous transactions with stock market-like visibility. The marketplace offers features such as historical price and volume metrics, real-time bids and offers, and time-stamped trades. Users can create personalized sneaker portfolios by uploading their current collections, enabling them to compare and contrast their sneakers with those of other users. This structure empowers consumers to assess the value of their products while ensuring sellers receive fair deals through transparent market analysis and insights.
The Athletic
Seed Round in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing in-depth sports coverage through a subscription-based platform. The company offers a web-based service that delivers comprehensive articles and updates on a range of sports, including basketball and football, without advertisements, pop-ups, or auto-play videos. This approach allows users to access authentic sports news and insights from skilled local and national journalists, creating a focused and immersive experience for sports enthusiasts.
RecoverX
Seed Round in 2017
RecoverX is a hardware technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing innovative products for the injury recovery market, with a primary focus on a smartphone-controlled cold and heat pack designed for athletic and medical recovery. This product aims to transform the conventional use of hot and cold therapy for individuals recovering from injuries.
Rebel
Seed Round in 2016
Rebel is a company based in Washington, D.C., that specializes in in-email checkout products, enhancing the functionality of email as a marketing tool. Founded in 2014 and originally named Rebelmail, the company rebranded to Rebel in June 2018. It focuses on transforming traditional email into an interactive platform that delivers actionable experiences directly within the inbox. By integrating email with user applications and websites, Rebel aims to improve engagement, increase conversions, and encourage more actions from recipients. As of October 2018, Rebel operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.
LiveLike
Series A in 2016
LiveLike Inc. is a New York-based company that focuses on enhancing fan engagement through its interactive live streaming platform. Established in 2015, it provides broadcasters with tools to create customized, interactive experiences for viewers, particularly in the realm of sports. The platform enables users to watch live sports, access replays, and view sports statistics, while also incorporating features such as watch parties and gamification. These capabilities allow media companies and sports organizations to boost audience engagement, increase viewer retention, and unlock valuable first-party data, ultimately attracting younger audiences and improving monetization opportunities. Additionally, LiveLike has an office in Gurugram, India, further extending its reach in the global market.
GameCo
Series A in 2016
GameCo Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines designed for casino environments. The company pioneered the Video Game Gambling Machine (VGM) category, which merges video gaming with gambling, thereby appealing to a new demographic of casino patrons. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind to receive regulatory approval in the United States. Its patented arcade-style cabinets allow players to influence their payouts through skill, while retaining the economic structure typical of traditional slot machines. In addition to its land-based offerings, GameCo is involved in online arcade gaming and esports betting, aiming to enhance user engagement and skill development in a gaming context.
GameCo
Seed Round in 2016
GameCo Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines designed for casino environments. The company pioneered the Video Game Gambling Machine (VGM) category, which merges video gaming with gambling, thereby appealing to a new demographic of casino patrons. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind to receive regulatory approval in the United States. Its patented arcade-style cabinets allow players to influence their payouts through skill, while retaining the economic structure typical of traditional slot machines. In addition to its land-based offerings, GameCo is involved in online arcade gaming and esports betting, aiming to enhance user engagement and skill development in a gaming context.
GameCo
Series A in 2016
GameCo Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines designed for casino environments. The company pioneered the Video Game Gambling Machine (VGM) category, which merges video gaming with gambling, thereby appealing to a new demographic of casino patrons. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind to receive regulatory approval in the United States. Its patented arcade-style cabinets allow players to influence their payouts through skill, while retaining the economic structure typical of traditional slot machines. In addition to its land-based offerings, GameCo is involved in online arcade gaming and esports betting, aiming to enhance user engagement and skill development in a gaming context.
Drone Racing League
Seed Round in 2016
Drone Racing League, Inc. is a New York-based organization that focuses on professional drone racing, catering to elite pilots. Founded in 2015, the company organizes tournaments and events that feature first-person perspective drone racing, where pilots navigate custom-designed and identical drones through intricate, thematic, three-dimensional racecourses. The league aims to create engaging 3D drone racing content that appeals to a wide audience, enhancing the spectator experience. In addition to hosting these competitions, the organization also sells tickets and provides media services related to drone racing events, contributing to the growing popularity of this unique sport.
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