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Play/Experiential-Focused Investors
VC, angel, early-stage investors and accelerators whose investment thesis is focused on sports, play, physical activity, experiential opportunities and/or the teen market are Stadia Ventures, Seventy Six Capital , KB Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Courtside VC, Capital Sports Ventures, OneTeam Collective, Motion Ventures, Elysian Park, The Players' Impact, Will Ventures, and TechStar Sports Accelerator. The website, thesis focus, and contact information for each company has been entered into the attached spreadsheet.
Stadia Ventures
Stadia Ventures is an innovation hub that works with entrepreneurs, industry partners, and investors in the sports innovation sector. Companies in the Stadia portfolio include FanCam, Gamerz Arena, and Leaguer. Stadia has accelerator offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Frisco, Texas. A direct phone number has not been published. Contact info:
Seventy Six Capital
Seventy Six Capital’s Sports Tech fund provides an opportunity for professional athletes, influencers and executives to invest in sports tech startups. Portfolio companies include Shot Tracker, Nerd St. Gamers, and Whistle Sports. Contact info:
KB Partners
KB Partners is an early stage investment firm focusing on sports and sports technology related startups. Portfolio companies include Active Network, Anglr, and Supreme Golf. Contact info:
Sapphire Ventures
Sapphire Ventures’ Sapphire Sport Fund focuses on early stage startups in the sports technology, media, and entertainment sectors. Portfolio companies include MyCujoo, Overtime, and Phoenix Labs. Contact info:
Courtside VC
Courtside invests in early stage technology companies that focus on sports and media. Portfolio companies include FanAI, GameCo, and VSporto. The firm has locations in Detroit, Michigan and New York. Contact info:
Capital Sports Ventures
CSV invests in sports and lifestyle activities. Recent investments include the DC and Dallas Bike Ride, Big Teams, and Schedule Star.
OneTeam Collective
OneTeam is a sports focused accelerator that works with companies in all growth stages that are looking to improve the lives of athletes and fans. Portfolio companies include Fan Health Network, Sportscastr, and Play Impossible. Contact info:
Motion Ventures
Motion investments are focused on early-stage sports and lifestyle companies. Sports markets the company invests in include lifestyle sports, esports, vsports, fan engagement and smart venues. Contact info:
Elysian Park
Elysian provides seed, venture capital, and growth equity to companies focused on the sports sector including sports performance, venue operations, fan experience, and youth sports. Portfolio companies include Draft Kings, Field Level, and League Apps. Contact info:
Phone: Not published
The Players' Impact
TPI is an investment organization that works with professional athletes interested in investing in early-stage startup sports focused companies. Portfolio companies include NRG eSports, SideLine Swap, and MarsReel. Contact info:
Phone: Not Published
Will Ventures
Will Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm. Investment focus is on sports related technology including wearables, genomics, fitness, sports betting, and esports. The company does not have a published phone number or email. Available contact info:
TechStars
TechStars is a venture capital firm and accelerator program. The TechStars Sports Accelerator works with early-stage sports tech companies. Contact info: