JDS Sports

JDS Sports is a private equity investment firm established in 2017 and based in Rye, New York. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies that have the potential to disrupt various sectors, including sports, commerce and collectibles, technology, content development and distribution, and entertainment. JDS Sports focuses on seed and series A funding, as well as mergers and acquisitions. In addition to providing capital, the firm supports its portfolio brands in achieving synergies with each other, enhancing their growth and market presence.

Matt Aronson

President

Peter Robert Casey

CEO

17 past transactions

SuperNFT

Series A in 2022
SuperNFT is the developer of virtual event platform intended to organize decentralized music festivals and events.

Aglet

Venture Round in 2022
Aglet is a digital platform headquartered in Los Angeles, California, that operates a marketplace for virtual sneakers. It connects sneaker enthusiasts, designers, and brands by offering a gamified experience where users can earn in-game currency, compete with players globally, and collect virtual sneakers. Aglet's innovative approach encourages physical activity and real-world interaction, allowing consumers to manage virtual retail shops and bring their sneaker designs to life within a gaming environment. This unique model fosters community engagement among sneakerheads while blending the worlds of gaming and fashion.

Streamwise

Seed Round in 2022
Streamwise is an enterprise SaaS platform helping content distributors centralize and standardize their data, providing actionable business intelligence for daily business decisions and enabling game-changing data sharing, all without needing a data science department.

Rumble League Studios

Seed Round in 2021
Rumble League Studio's purpose is to empower players by changing the existing quo of digital ownership.

The GIST

Seed Round in 2021
The GIST is a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on providing sports content, experiences, and community specifically for women. Founded in 2017, The GIST curates and contextualizes sports news to empower and engage underserved sports fans who often feel excluded from mainstream conversations. The company offers a variety of platforms, including e-newsletters, social media content, a dedicated website, and GIST Viewing Parties, fostering a sense of community among its audience. By addressing the lack of diversity in the sports industry, The GIST aims to create a more inclusive environment where all fans can connect and engage with sports culture.

Slate Milk

Seed Round in 2021
Slate Milk is a brand specializing in lactose-free, all-natural chocolate milks and lattes, focusing on reduced sugar and increased protein content. The company offers a range of beverages through its e-commerce platform, promoting high-protein chocolate milk that is free from artificial coloring, gluten, nuts, lactose, soy, and carrageenan. This emphasis on health-conscious options allows customers to enjoy flavored milk that aligns with their dietary preferences while maintaining high nutritional standards.

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.

VidMob

Venture Round in 2019
VidMob operates a global platform that connects brands with professional video creators for real-time, bid-based marketplace transactions. Users can upload media directly from their devices or cloud storage and receive edited content from expert editors worldwide. Incorporated in 2014, VidMob has offices in New York, London, Chicago, Boston, Dublin, São Paulo, and West Hollywood. The platform leverages AI-powered analytics and a global creator network to optimize ad campaign ROI by delivering actionable creative insights, faster turnaround times, and better-performing ads. Notably, VidMob is recognized as a certified creative marketing partner by major digital platforms and allocates a portion of its revenue to fund pro bono creative services for non-profits through its 501(c)(3) arm, VidMob Gives.

1091

Private Equity Round in 2019
1091 is championing independent filmmakers, elevating fresh voices, and bringing their stories to a global audience. They offer film and series owners full-service distribution to destinations with marketing support and a dashboard with distribution insights.

ReadyUp

Venture Round in 2019
ReadyUp is an interactive event platform designed to enhance gaming communities by facilitating the discovery and participation in events. It allows users to find, follow, and engage with events organically, integrating them as content rather than relying on paid marketing. The platform not only empowers fans to add events to their calendars and share them but also provides tools for businesses to achieve their objectives through increased engagement. Additionally, ReadyUp offers a comprehensive esports team management solution that supports both amateur and professional athletes in managing their teams effectively. Its features include roster management, scheduling, communication services, and information on tournaments, enabling gamers to organize matches and practices seamlessly.

Inflcr

Venture Round in 2019
INFLCR, Inc. is a company that provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed for sports team properties to manage and distribute their digital content. Founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, INFLCR enables teams and leagues to store, track, and share assets such as game photos and videos through a network of influencers, including athletes, coaches, and fans. The platform functions as a social media customer relationship management tool, allowing users to distribute content across various social channels while offering insights into reach and performance through a comprehensive dashboard. This capability supports sports organizations in enhancing their social media marketing efforts and developing personal brands within their influencer networks.

Transmit.Live

Venture Round in 2018
Transmit.Live, LLC is a New York-based company that operates a cloud-based platform focused on live streaming media management, marketing, and distribution. Its technology centralizes live stream operations, allowing users to manage, distribute, analyze, and grow their audience for live content. The company offers three key products: Simulcaster for live distribution, RTV for live promotion, and Signal for live insights. Transmit.Live's software enables streaming platforms and broadcasters to enhance monetization by creating new advertising inventory, optimizing traditional ad breaks, and developing tailored ad experiences in real time. The platform is designed to simplify the distribution and promotion of live or simulated live channels across multiple platforms while dynamically injecting in-content advertising to improve viewer engagement.

RTG Features

Venture Round in 2018
RTG Features is a film and TV production studio specializing in creating and adapting content centered around basketball storytelling. The company produces a variety of multimedia projects, including feature films, television shows, documentaries, and podcasts. These productions aim to entertain audiences by offering captivating and diverse narratives that celebrate the sport's cultural impact and relive iconic moments. RTG Features also adapts content from SLAM magazine into scripted and unscripted formats.

SLAM Media

Venture Round in 2017
SLAM Media Inc. is a publisher specializing in basketball-related content. The company produces online magazines and e-magazines that deliver breaking news, rumors, original videos, and long-form features about the sport. By consolidating a wide range of basketball information on a single platform, SLAM Media Inc. aims to provide comprehensive coverage for basketball enthusiasts and professionals alike.

19Nine

Venture Round in 2017
19Nine is a vintage-inspired basketball clothing brand dedicated to celebrating the rich history and culture of college basketball. The company specializes in creating original designs that evoke nostalgia for significant moments, rivalries, and legendary figures in the sport. By offering quality cotton-blended t-shirts that combine a vintage aesthetic with a modern fit, 19Nine enables basketball enthusiasts to relive cherished memories while expressing their passion for the game. The brand's focus on craftsmanship ensures durability, allowing customers to enjoy a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the early days of basketball.

Sports Passport

Venture Round in 2015
Mobile app to track, relive, and chronicle every game you attend.

Five-Star Basketball

Venture Round in 2011
Five-Star Basketball is a digital platform dedicated to engaging competitive youth basketball players and their communities through a variety of offerings. The company organizes high-intensity camps, clinics, and development leagues for both boys and girls, aiming to enhance player skills and foster growth. Its platform features player blogs, event coverage, and instructional content, including tips from NBA players. By providing innovative programs and digital media, Five-Star Basketball seeks to set new standards in the youth basketball community and empower young athletes to achieve their full potential both on and off the court.
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