Alumni Ventures Group is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with offices across North America. It provides access to venture investing for individual accredited investors, particularly alumni networks, by offering diversified portfolios of venture opportunities and allowing members to invest alongside fellow alumni in ventures led by peers. The firm backs early-stage and later-stage opportunities across technology, consumer, healthcare, financial services, and other sectors, with a sector- and geography-agnostic approach. It typically invests between $10,000 and $3 million per deal and emphasizes the involvement of alumni connections and an institutional lead investor in opportunities. Alumni Ventures also offers focused funds to broaden participation, enabling accredited investors to access venture portfolios diversified by type, sector, stage, and geography. The model aims to democratize access to venture capital while maintaining rigorous selection standards through alumni networks.
Founded in 2015, FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm focusing on stage-agnostic investments in marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. Their investment range varies from $50,000 to $5,000,000, typically at seed or series A stages.
Founded in 2015, Stadia Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on sports and esports industries. Based in St. Louis with operations expanded to Frisco/Dallas, the company invests in early-stage startups, providing them with business development bootcamps, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Courtside Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that concentrates on early-stage investments in startups operating at the crossroads of sports, technology, media, lifestyle, and gaming. The firm emphasizes partnerships with management, leveraging its industry networks and domain expertise to provide ongoing strategic support across operations, product, and growth. It targets companies in sports, lifestyle, esports, gaming, media, and related information technology and TMT sectors, and positions itself as a professional partner for founders seeking long-term value beyond capital. The firm operates as a registered investment adviser.
Founded in 2014, Elysian Park Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles. It invests primarily in sports-related companies operating across health, culture, commerce, and technology sectors.
KB Partners, LLC, established in 1996, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois. The company specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on the intersection of sports and technology. KB Partners typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in passionate innovators and experienced managers, aiming to build dominant new enterprises. The firm's investment focus includes sports-related products, services, and technologies, as well as internet products and services, information technology, and data analytics opportunities. KB Partners takes an active approach, working in partnership with entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses.
Founded in Boston in 2019, Will Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that uniquely leverages the sports market to identify innovative technologies with scalable potential beyond the category. They invest primarily in early-stage companies focused on sports, entertainment, and consumer sectors.
Founded in 2019, Sharp Alpha Advisors is a venture capital firm based in New York. It specializes in investing in early-stage companies focused on sports, gaming, and entertainment sectors.
leAD Sports Accelerator, established in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, focuses on sourcing, funding, and driving the growth of early-stage startups in the sports, health, and entertainment sectors. Inspired by the legacy of Adi Dassler, leAD has built a diverse portfolio of 30 companies from around the world, empowering founders to create their own impact in the industry. The firm specializes in innovative solutions related to fan engagement, connected athletes, and health and well-being. To facilitate the growth of its portfolio, leAD employs three investment vehicles—Academy, Portfolio, and ADvantage Fund—and collaborates with notable partners, including adidas and Citi Private Bank. Through smart investments, access to a premier network, and expert training, leAD is dedicated to fostering the development of groundbreaking technologies in sports and health.
APEX Capital invests with elite athletes to innovate and disrupt the sports, media, and entertainment industry.
Our connected capital increases the chances of successful investing and is positioning APEX as a leading strategic investor in the industry.
Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.
Founded in Singapore in 2017, Antler is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests globally. It focuses on backing exceptional founders from day one, offering a global community network of co-founders, talent, advisors, expansion support, and capital across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, consumer goods, and more.
Verance Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, New York. The firm focuses on providing early and growth-stage capital to companies within the sports, media, and live entertainment industries. By targeting these dynamic sectors, Verance Capital aims to support innovative businesses that are poised for expansion and success.
Sapphire Ventures is a global software-focused venture capital firm with teams across Austin, London, Menlo Park and San Francisco. It partners with visionary management teams and venture funds to back companies that can become category leaders and has backed hundreds of companies worldwide, generating a track record of public listings and acquisitions. The firm operates a multi-pronged platform—Sapphire Ventures, Sapphire Partners and Sapphire Sport—that combines growth and early-stage investing with a portfolio-growth team providing strategic resources and operational support to help portfolio companies scale. Sapphire Sport is an early-stage investment vehicle focused on the intersection of sport, media and entertainment technology, while the broader platform targets software, cloud, cybersecurity, AI and other technology-enabled sectors.
Founded in 1999, SeventySix Capital is a venture capital firm based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The firm invests in early-stage companies specializing in sports tech, esports, sports betting, and other sports-consumer sectors across North America.
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Budapest, Hiventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in innovative small and medium-sized enterprises with high growth potential across various sectors in Hungary and Central Eastern Europe.
Bullpen Capital is a San Francisco Bay Area based venture capital firm specializing in post-seed and early-stage technology investments across the United States. Founded in 2010 by Paul Martino, the firm seeks to back overlooked entrepreneurs and provide strategic capital to extend seed rounds, restart promising ventures, or accelerate growth before larger rounds. It emphasizes hands-on support and collaborates with experienced angel investors to fund startups in software, information technology, and other technology sectors, aiming to help companies reach product-market fit and scale efficiently.
Founded in 2019, TitletownTech is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It invests in bold entrepreneurs solving meaningful problems across six verticals: sports, media & entertainment; digital health; agriculture, water & environment; manufacturing & construction; supply chain & logistics; and cross-industry technology, with a focus on the Midwest.
Founded in 2016, Go4it Capital partners with innovative entrepreneurs globally, focusing on sports, digital media, and health & wellness sectors. Their mission is to create a more active and enjoyable world.
Founded in 2002, Invest Nebraska is a venture capital firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments across various industries, with a focus on companies located in or willing to relocate to Nebraska.
The Raine Group is an integrated merchant bank and growth capital investor focused on technology, media, entertainment and sports. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, it advises and funds high-growth companies and leverages a global network to create value for portfolio companies and clients across the United States, Europe and Asia. The firm pursues growth capital investments in media, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, information technology, mobile and retail sectors, applying industry expertise and strategic relationships to support scale and transformation.
WISE Ventures is an investment fund based in Manhattan specializing in early and growth stage investments in the sports, entertainment, and real estate industries. With a focus on leveraging strategic value, the ownership group, with extensive experience in these sectors, assesses, champions, and adds value to next-gen companies in these fields.
DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment company offering daily fantasy sports contests, online sports betting, and iGaming opportunities. It operates in the United States and Canada, with a presence in 28 states for sports betting and five states for iGaming.
Founded in 2022, EEP Capital is a venture capital firm based in Brooklyn, New York. It focuses on early-stage investments in padel companies, aiming to bring this sport closer to local communities through partnerships with passionate entrepreneurs.
Left Lane Capital is a venture capital firm based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2019. It focuses on growth capital and seed-to-growth investments in high-growth internet and consumer technology companies, seeking opportunities across North America, Europe, and Israel, and aims to back firms that build long-term customer relationships through their products and platforms.
Founded in 2013, Bolt Ventures is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil. It focuses on providing seed and early-stage financing to companies operating in e-commerce, mobile, and subscription-based business models.
Endeavor is an entertainment company that houses prominent agencies like WME, sports and fashion entity IMG, and MMA organization UFC. It produces content, manages live events, and represents top talent across sports, entertainment, and fashion.
Founded in 2020, Seven Seven Six is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology companies. It provides comprehensive support to founders through workshops, networking opportunities, and resources.
Build Your Legacy Ventures, established in 2024 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It serves as the exclusive venture investment arm for NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo, leveraging his brand and network to support entrepreneurs. The firm invests in startups across entertainment and media, sports, consumer products, and technology sectors, providing practical mentorship, operational assistance, and strategic support through its incubation program. This program offers tailored growth plans, market strategy enhancement resources, and vital connections to help startups thrive in competitive sectors.
Founded in 2014, Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community. It invests globally in companies led by LGBT+ founders or C-suite executives at all stages of growth, focusing on inclusivity and positive social change.
Robin Hood Ventures is an angel investor group based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1999. The organization focuses on early-stage, high-growth companies primarily in the Greater Philadelphia region. It provides capital, mentoring, and valuable connections to assist entrepreneurs in building successful businesses. Typically, Robin Hood Ventures invests between $250,000 and $500,000, often collaborating with other angel investors, institutions, and venture capitalists within its network. The firm has a diverse investment portfolio, spanning various sectors, including information technology services, software, life sciences, hard technology, consumer products, and financial technology. Since its inception, Robin Hood Ventures has invested in over 45 companies, emphasizing a hands-on approach to helping businesses achieve their potential.
NEXT VENTŪRES is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and located in Austin, Texas. The firm specializes in investments within the sports, fitness, nutrition, and wellness sectors. With a team that possesses extensive expertise and strong industry connections, NEXT VENTŪRES is equipped to generate substantial value for both its investors and portfolio companies.
Founded in 2019, LvlUp Ventures is a global venture capital firm focused on accelerating and investing in top startups across various stages. With over 1500 team members worldwide, the firm reviews thousands of startup applications annually, creating numerous Fortune 500 programs and investment partnerships. LvlUp offers acceleration services for early-stage companies and direct investments for mature seed startups with promising traction.
Phoenix Capital Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016, with locations in Atlanta and New York City. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and scaling companies within the sports, media, and lifestyle industries. Its investment focus extends across various sectors, including gaming, esports, entertainment, ticketing, and predictive analytics. By providing both capital and strategic guidance, Phoenix Capital Ventures aims to support the growth of innovative companies in these dynamic fields.
Founded in 2020, Acies Investments is a venture capital firm based in Manhattan Beach, California. It specializes in investing in the sports wagering and technology, iGaming, and esports industries.
Sport Horizon Holding is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and located in Turin, Italy. The company specializes in investing in technology startups within the sports and entertainment sectors across Europe. By focusing on innovative and emerging businesses, Sport Horizon Holding aims to foster growth and development in these dynamic industries.
Silverbacks Holdings, established in 2019 and headquartered in Cybercity Ebene, Mauritius, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The company focuses on the intersection of sports, technology, and entertainment sectors within the African market, providing financial services to support the growth of innovative startups in these domains.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a technology-focused capital provider based in Philadelphia, founded in 1982 to advance the region's technology community. The organization funds and supports technology companies across Pennsylvania, especially in information technology, health, and physical sciences, investing substantial capital in early-stage and established ventures. It has invested over 170 million dollars in more than 1,750 regional technology companies and has launched university-industry partnerships to translate scientific discoveries into commercial products, while seeding regional initiatives that strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and create jobs.
Play Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Singapore. The company specializes in investing globally in startups within the gaming and gaming services sectors, focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Play Ventures emphasizes opportunities in free-to-play and web3 gaming, aiming to support innovative companies that shape the future of the gaming industry. Through its strategic investments, Play Ventures seeks to nurture a diverse portfolio of gaming-related ventures.
Right Side Capital Management is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage, pre-seed technology startups in underserved segments of the ecosystem. It invests in a high-volume, capital-efficient portfolio, typically funding rounds of 50,000 to 500,000 and making roughly 75 to 100 investments per year. The firm targets opportunities across the United States and internationally, including Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe, prioritizing companies with scalable products and prudent capital use outside major metro hubs. Since its inception, it has built a broad portfolio across many states. It commits to a fast decision process, often delivering a yes or no within two weeks to help founders establish momentum.
Accomplice is a Boston-based venture capital firm, with an additional office in San Francisco, specializing in seed and early-stage investments in technology startups. It primarily invests in companies focused on cybersecurity, eSports, data analytics, SMB class software, emerging hardware platforms, and marketplaces. Accomplice uniquely leverages community platforms like AngelList, Boston Syndicates, and Maiden Lane to empower and fund exceptional founders. With a majority of its investments in Boston and additional investments throughout the U.S., Canada, and the E.U., Accomplice is one of the most active early-stage firms in New England.
SFC Capital is a United Kingdom based venture capital firm founded in 2012 that focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed and seed rounds, in sectors such as software, technology, e-commerce, consumer products, enterprise solutions, green technology, medical technology, and hospitality. It backs UK startups through an Angel Network and seed funds, providing capital and guidance and offering access to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying investment opportunities. The firm is described as a leading seed investor in the UK.
Founded in 2010, Relay Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the mobile computing industry. Based in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Calgary and San Francisco, the firm focuses on applications and services including mobile commerce, enterprise applications, communications, social networking, location-based services, media entertainment, and software for mobile devices.
ADvantage invests in early-stage technology companies focused on shaping the future of sports, with a focus on fan engagement, connected athletes, and derivative sports like eSports.
Connetic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Covington, Kentucky. Established in the mid-2010s, it provides capital and strategic support to early-stage startups, often partnering with other venture capital firms and angel syndicates for seed investments. The firm targets software, data, fintech, and consumer sectors across North America, including the United States and Canada.
CourtsideVC, founded in 2015, is a private equity firm based in New York that focuses on seed and series B stage investments in the sports and technology industries across the United States. Specializing in startup, seed, and early stage investments, CourtsideVC targets innovative technology disrupters in sports and media technology sectors, including virtual reality, data analytics, and e-sports ventures. With initial investments ranging from $200,000 to $1.5 million, the firm operates both domestically and internationally, with offices in Detroit, Michigan and New York, New York.
Founded in 2000, General Catalyst is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and growth equity investments. It focuses on accelerating ideas, careers, and companies towards success by providing ongoing momentum and mentorship based on deep experience.
The Dutch Sport Tech Fund is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The firm focuses on investing in companies that operate within the sports technology sector. By targeting innovative startups and established businesses in this field, the fund aims to support the growth and development of technology that enhances sports performance, engagement, and fan experience.