Drive by DraftKings

Founded in 2019, Drive by DraftKings is a Boston-based venture capital firm focused on investing in SportsTech and Entertainment sectors.

Jon Deylen

Principal

Kiki Johnston

Managing Director

Meredith McPherron

Managing Partner

Past deals in Sports

Jump

Series A in 2023
Jump is a technology platform that personalizes the fan experience and creates new revenue opportunities for teams. The platform integrates primary ticketing, white-labeled fan apps and websites, inventory management, and access control, enabling teams to manage the fan experience from ticketing to entry.

Fevo

Series C in 2021
Fevo operates a collaborative social commerce platform that enables groups to socialize and split payments for live events and merchandise. Users can select an event, invite friends, purchase tickets from vendors, arrange group seating, and manage campaigns and offers to boost sales and enhance the purchase experience. The platform also handles inventory and allows brands to build campaigns and launch offers to engage customers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Fevo focuses on simplifying group purchasing for live events and related merchandise.

PickUp

Venture Round in 2021
Our mission is to quantify the sports fans' opinions wherever the conversation is happening — whether that's on a local sports blog, around a tv screen, or in a slack channel. Our conversational props are sourced from the discussions happening across the digital universe (Twitter, news media, subreddit channels, fan message boards, etc.) brought to life using our technology, and distributed via our API. Fans earn points whenever their pick is correct - points get redeemed for prizes in our marketplace from top brands they love.

FanPower

Seed Round in 2021
FanPower develops a platform that transforms content into interactive experiences. It enables continuous consumer engagement and data acquisition through verified user consent.

Just Women's Sports

Seed Round in 2021
Just Women's Sports is a sports media platform dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of women's sports. The company offers a range of content, including exclusive podcasts, newsletters, and highlights, as well as post-interviews with athletes. By focusing on women's games, Just Women's Sports aims to engage sports enthusiasts and promote greater visibility and recognition for female athletes. Through its diverse media offerings, the platform seeks to elevate the conversation around women's sports and foster a dedicated community of fans.

PickUp

Seed Round in 2020
Our mission is to quantify the sports fans' opinions wherever the conversation is happening — whether that's on a local sports blog, around a tv screen, or in a slack channel. Our conversational props are sourced from the discussions happening across the digital universe (Twitter, news media, subreddit channels, fan message boards, etc.) brought to life using our technology, and distributed via our API. Fans earn points whenever their pick is correct - points get redeemed for prizes in our marketplace from top brands they love.

Tappp

Venture Round in 2016
Tappp facilitates access to sports content and betting services by integrating multiple payment options. It offers MLB and NFL streaming products across major US retailers and aims to enhance sports betting transactions using cash top-ups. Headquartered in New York City, Tappp's goal is to make sports content more engaging and accessible to fans.
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