Courtside Ventures

Courtside Ventures, established in 2015 and based in New York, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on sectors at the intersection of sports, technology, and media, with a particular interest in software, services, and gaming. The firm invests between $0.25 million and $1.5 million, providing not only capital but also strategic support and industry connections to its portfolio companies. Courtside Ventures cultivates long-term partnerships with management teams, aiming to bring unparalleled value through its deep domain knowledge and specialized networks.

Vasu Kulkarni

Partner

Oliver Ressler

Venture Partner

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EloElo

Series B in 2025
EloElo is a live social entertainment software platform that enables content creators to host interactive broadcasts and engage fans through audio and video chat rooms with built-in games. The platform serves as a digital gathering space where audiences can unwind, interact with influencers, and participate in activities during live sessions, combining live video, voice chat, and social games to foster real-time connection between creators and their communities.

Eternal

Seed Round in 2025
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 is a company founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, specializing in non-fungible token (NFT) technology. It develops software that allows NFTs to be minted with enhanced standards, ensuring their integrity across different blockchains. Holograph's decentralized and encrypted ledger supports secure cryptocurrency mining and offers services that include counterfeit prevention, carbon offsetting, and secure smart contracts. Additionally, the company provides permanent storage for NFT metadata, continuous royalties, and copyright registration, facilitating a reliable environment for individuals to mine and trade digital currency.

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 production companies. The company offers advanced solutions that allow for the translation and dubbing of videos into multiple languages while preserving the original speaker's voice. With proprietary models like MARS and BOLI, Camb.ai's flagship product, DubStudio, enables hyper-realistic dubbing and is utilized by numerous enterprises worldwide. The team comprises experts from prestigious institutions and industry leaders, contributing to Camb.ai's innovative approach in transforming stories, videos, and live streams for global audiences. By enhancing accessibility and localization, Camb.ai is reshaping content for a diverse range of viewers across different languages.

Hypothetic

Debt Financing in 2023
Hypothetic is a cloud-based collaborative platform designed for 3D professionals and teams, aimed at democratizing access to 3D art. The company offers a suite of AI-powered tools that enable users to generate, edit, and share 3D content, allowing creators to realize their visions without the need for prior experience or specialized skills. By integrating generative AI and emerging 3D web technologies, Hypothetic empowers users to produce stunning visuals and collaborate effectively in a flexible online environment.

Commons Clinic

Series A in 2023
Commons Clinic is a multispecialty healthcare provider based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2021. It delivers comprehensive specialty and surgical care for pain, orthopedics, women's health, and men's health. The company also develops a healthcare platform that combines preventive diagnostics with specialist-driven interventions, uniting advanced diagnostics, personalized care pathways, and interventional procedures within an accountable system across musculoskeletal care, women's health, and preventive oncology to support informed clinical decisions and improved patient outcomes.

EloElo

Series B in 2023
EloElo is a live social entertainment software platform that enables content creators to host interactive broadcasts and engage fans through audio and video chat rooms with built-in games. The platform serves as a digital gathering space where audiences can unwind, interact with influencers, and participate in activities during live sessions, combining live video, voice chat, and social games to foster real-time connection between creators and their communities.

COHART

Seed Round in 2023
Cohart is a global platform designed to connect creators and collectors within the art community, enhancing the experience of discovering and collecting art. The company offers a vertical marketplace that allows artists to build their storefronts and engage directly with their audiences through features such as chats, live-streams, and intimate discussions. Users can establish relationships with their favorite artists and curate their collections with confidence, utilizing tools for purchasing and managing art pieces. Additionally, Cohart facilitates the sharing and reselling of artworks, enabling collectors to proudly display their acquisitions and foster a communal experience around art appreciation and commerce.

Tap

Seed Round in 2023
Tap is a financial services firm focused on individuals working in the technology sector. It has developed an equity trading platform that facilitates the conversion of startup stock into cash, providing users with the ability to sell their stock for liquidity. The platform offers flexibility, allowing shareholders to sell varying amounts of stock without the complications of traditional processes, such as extensive paperwork or tax implications. Additionally, Tap's services enable users to diversify their equity investments into funds, earn interest, and manage their finances through a cash account within the application. This streamlined approach caters specifically to the needs of technology professionals looking for efficient ways to manage their startup equity.

BebopBee

Venture Round in 2023
BebopBee is a game development studio focused on creating engaging and lasting casual app-based games, particularly in the match-3 puzzle genre. The company designs mobile games that enhance the gaming experience through a combination of creativity and technology. BebopBee's games feature captivating levels and visually appealing environments, aiming to provide players with enjoyable and entertaining gameplay.

Matchday

Seed Round in 2023
Matchday is a gaming platform tailored for football enthusiasts, offering a unique experience where users can collect and trade digital cards within a marketplace. By merging video games, sports, and Web3 technology, Matchday creates an engaging ecosystem for casual football games. The platform empowers users with true ownership of the cards and digital items they acquire, allowing them to build their dream teams and participate in gameplay seamlessly. Through this innovative approach, Matchday caters to the interests of football fans while promoting an interactive and dynamic gaming environment.

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.

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
Smile Identity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on identity verification solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an application called SmartSelfie, which allows users to create a universal biometric for authentication on Android devices. The team comprises engineers and financial services professionals from both the United States and Africa, bringing expertise in global markets with a focus on highly regulated environments. Smile Identity has developed advanced encryption, authentication, and security solutions, as well as image processing technology. The company has experience working with telecoms, lenders, banks, and startups, enabling them to understand the unique challenges faced by consumers and enterprises in Africa. With support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley and Africa, Smile Identity has established a pan-African presence, operating in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.

Kasheesh

Seed Round in 2023
Kasheesh is a fintech company that specializes in innovative financial services. It has developed technology that allows users to split online payments across multiple debit and credit cards. This approach enables customers to utilize available funds effectively, facilitating the consolidation of spending and enhancing the optimization of financial transactions. By offering this payment solution, Kasheesh aims to improve financial flexibility for consumers, making it easier for them to manage their expenses.

Kabata

Seed Round in 2023
Kabata is a company that specializes in developing AI-powered fitness equipment, notably dumbbells, designed to enhance workouts through data analysis and personalized coaching. The company's platform offers gamified progression and data-driven guidance, utilizing a connected app to create tailored six-week workout plans. These plans include both self-guided sessions and trainer-led exercises, allowing users to achieve fitness results efficiently from the comfort of their homes. Kabata’s technology continuously learns and adapts to individual user preferences and effectiveness, making workouts increasingly engaging and productive over time.

Fello

Seed Round in 2023
Fello is a savings and investment platform that aims to help users save and invest while earning higher returns than traditional savings accounts. The company has developed a gamified online platform that encourages individuals, particularly gamers, to become financial investors. Users are incentivized to save and grow their money by gaining opportunities to participate in games and lotteries each time they save or invest on the platform. This unique approach not only promotes financial literacy but also enhances user engagement by combining savings with elements of gaming, making the process of investing more appealing and rewarding.

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 is a developer of geolocation security technologies that focuses on providing regulatory compliance solutions for the sports betting and iGaming industries worldwide. The company's technology is designed to detect and prevent various forms of fraud, including application spoofing, device tampering, and false data. By addressing these security challenges, Xpoint enhances value for its partners through the generation of reliable data that can inform marketing strategies. This proactive approach allows users to maintain compliance and mitigate risks associated with fraudulent activities in the rapidly evolving iGaming market.

Hypothetic

Debt Financing in 2022
Hypothetic is a cloud-based collaborative platform designed for 3D professionals and teams, aimed at democratizing access to 3D art. The company offers a suite of AI-powered tools that enable users to generate, edit, and share 3D content, allowing creators to realize their visions without the need for prior experience or specialized skills. By integrating generative AI and emerging 3D web technologies, Hypothetic empowers users to produce stunning visuals and collaborate effectively in a flexible online environment.

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. The platform allows users to select players based on their knowledge of the game, build fantasy teams, and earn points as players achieve various milestones in real matches, such as scoring goals or completing passes. Draftea provides a user-friendly interface for placing bets on sports teams, players, and matches, along with live updates during events, enhancing the gaming experience. By enabling users to create their own dream teams and compete against others, Draftea offers an engaging way for sports enthusiasts to win money while enjoying their favorite sports.

Jawa

Seed Round in 2022
Jawa operates an online marketplace focused on the sale of personal computer parts, catering specifically to gamers and PC enthusiasts. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of both used and new gaming gear, computer hardware, accessories, and peripherals, all at reasonable prices, avoiding inflated costs often associated with scalping. By fostering a community-driven environment, Jawa enables users to connect and transact effectively, ensuring that they have access to the equipment they need without overpaying.

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 specializes in innovative financial services. It has developed technology that allows users to split online payments across multiple debit and credit cards. This approach enables customers to utilize available funds effectively, facilitating the consolidation of spending and enhancing the optimization of financial transactions. By offering this payment solution, Kasheesh aims to improve financial flexibility for consumers, making it easier for them to manage their expenses.

Veo

Series C in 2022
Veo Technologies ApS specializes in developing video technology that enables the automatic recording and analysis of football matches without the need for a cameraman. Founded in 2015 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company provides a solution that allows clubs, players, coaches, scouts, families, and fans to capture and share high-quality sports footage easily. Veo's platform uses two action cameras that automatically track player and ball movement, producing complete video recordings of matches. This technology eliminates the need for manual video editing, making it accessible and affordable for football clubs of all sizes to stream and review their games.

Altan Insights

Seed Round in 2022
Altan Insights is a company that specializes in providing a data analytics platform for evaluating and managing collectible assets. The platform offers an extensive database of alternative asset sales and transaction information, allowing users to research, monitor, analyze, and understand the value and market dynamics of physical assets. This enables investors, financial services professionals, and other stakeholders in the collectible market to gain a strategic edge in their investment decisions.

Kabata

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kabata is a company that specializes in developing AI-powered fitness equipment, notably dumbbells, designed to enhance workouts through data analysis and personalized coaching. The company's platform offers gamified progression and data-driven guidance, utilizing a connected app to create tailored six-week workout plans. These plans include both self-guided sessions and trainer-led exercises, allowing users to achieve fitness results efficiently from the comfort of their homes. Kabata’s technology continuously learns and adapts to individual user preferences and effectiveness, making workouts increasingly engaging and productive over time.

Venly

Series A in 2022
Venly is a developer of a cryptocurrency platform that focuses on building blockchain solutions aimed at digital asset creation and monetization. The company offers an all-in-one platform that allows developers to integrate various blockchains into their projects seamlessly. Venly's wallet simplifies the complexities of blockchain technology, enabling users to engage in transactions with other individuals, ecosystems, and decentralized applications. By providing custodial solutions and fostering an open network, Venly empowers users and developers alike to navigate the digital landscape with ease, facilitating innovation within the Web3 space. Additionally, Venly Ventures supports Web3 game projects with significant growth potential by equipping teams with technical expertise and a broad industry network.

Draftea

Seed Round in 2022
Draftea is a real-money gaming platform designed for Spanish-speaking users, specializing in daily fantasy sports. The platform allows users to select players based on their knowledge of the game, build fantasy teams, and earn points as players achieve various milestones in real matches, such as scoring goals or completing passes. Draftea provides a user-friendly interface for placing bets on sports teams, players, and matches, along with live updates during events, enhancing the gaming experience. By enabling users to create their own dream teams and compete against others, Draftea offers an engaging way for sports enthusiasts to win money while enjoying their favorite sports.

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 designed for 3D professionals and teams, aimed at democratizing access to 3D art. The company offers a suite of AI-powered tools that enable users to generate, edit, and share 3D content, allowing creators to realize their visions without the need for prior experience or specialized skills. By integrating generative AI and emerging 3D web technologies, Hypothetic empowers users to produce stunning visuals and collaborate effectively in a flexible online environment.

Planet Mojo

Seed Round in 2021
Planet Mojo is a gaming platform that offers a player versus player (PvP) auto chess game integrated with blockchain technology. This innovative platform allows players to own their game characters as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and engage in competitive tournaments while earning rewards. Players can customize their characters and assets, which will be transferable across a range of interconnected games within the Planet Mojo universe. The platform emphasizes an eco-friendly gaming experience by incorporating augmented reality elements, enhancing player engagement and enjoyment. Planet Mojo aims to redefine the gaming landscape by merging traditional gaming mechanics with blockchain capabilities, creating a unique play-to-earn environment for its users.

Incredible Dream

Seed Round in 2021
Incredible Dream is a company focused on creating a diverse portfolio of iconic game intellectual properties aimed at the next generation of gamers. It operates an online game platform designed to streamline and enhance the gaming experience. The company develops original fantasy worlds, characters, and games, along with transmedia experiences tailored for digital natives. By emphasizing meaningful connections among gamers, Incredible Dream aims to foster engaging and enjoyable interactions through both digital and tabletop gaming.

Signos

Series A in 2021
Signos is a health technology company focused on addressing the obesity epidemic by promoting healthy habits and stabilizing glucose levels through innovative solutions. The company offers a weight loss application that leverages continuous glucose monitoring in conjunction with an AI-enhanced platform. This combination provides users with real-time data and personalized recommendations for meals and exercises tailored to their unique metabolic responses. By enabling individuals to better understand their body's reactions to food, Signos aims to facilitate effective weight loss and foster sustainable health improvements. With a significant portion of the American population facing weight-related challenges, Signos presents a modern approach to support users on their journey towards healthier living.

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 mobile game developer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the creation of head-to-head sports games. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on delivering quick-session gaming experiences tailored for sports enthusiasts, ranging from casual players to dedicated fans. Nifty Games aims to provide innovative and competitive gameplay by partnering with leading sports licenses, ensuring authentic experiences that resonate with a broad global audience. The company's offerings are designed for mobile and digital platforms, catering to the growing demand for engaging, free-to-play sports games.

Silofit

Series A in 2021
Silofit Inc. is a company that provides on-demand private fitness spaces through its mobile application. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Silofit specializes in converting small offices and storefronts into micro-gyms ranging from 350 to 1,000 square feet. Users can book these spaces by the hour, allowing for a private workout experience without the commitment of a traditional gym membership. The app enables individuals to unlock their reserved space with a pin code, and they may choose to exercise alone, with a friend, or with a fitness professional. In addition to the private fitness environment, Silofit offers gym equipment, towels, toiletries, showers, and refreshments, catering to a comprehensive fitness experience. The company also provides fitness professionals with the opportunity to rent these spaces at competitive rates, making it an attractive option for trainers and therapists.

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 enhancing personal fitness through innovative design and engineering. The company develops and manufactures at-home training centers, combining advanced technology with user-friendly features to cater to individuals seeking to improve their strength and overall health. With a team of engineers and athletes, ARENA is dedicated to creating effective fitness solutions that empower users to achieve their health and wellness goals in a convenient setting.

Drop Fake

Seed Round in 2021
Drop Fake, founded in 2021, is a video game studio focused on creating a free and fair cross-platform strategy game. The company aims to transform the gaming industry by emphasizing transparency and data mastery in its development process. With a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, Drop Fake seeks to produce games that embody diversity, emotion, and authenticity, ensuring an inclusive experience for players. Through its innovative approach, the studio aspires to change the way games are developed and enjoyed.

Rei do Pitaco

Venture Round in 2021
Rei do Pitaco is a pioneering Brazilian mobile application focused on daily fantasy sports, specifically designed to enhance the enjoyment of sports for fans. It provides a platform where users can participate in single-round fantasy contests related to major football leagues. The application allows users to build their own teams by selecting players, compete with friends, and create leagues, all while offering the opportunity to win cash prizes. Through this engaging model, Rei do Pitaco encourages active participation in sports, rewarding users for their involvement and enhancing the overall gaming experience.

WinZO

Series B in 2021
WinZO, established in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, operates as a mobile e-sports social gaming platform. It offers over 70 games, including popular titles like carrom, cricket, and trivia-based questions, with approximately 60% of content available in non-English languages across 12 regional languages. The platform provides monetary benefits and prizes to players, hosting all its games on a single platform accessible via multiple formats. WinZO was founded by Paavan Nanda and Saumya Singh Rathore.

WinZO

Debt Financing in 2021
WinZO, established in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, operates as a mobile e-sports social gaming platform. It offers over 70 games, including popular titles like carrom, cricket, and trivia-based questions, with approximately 60% of content available in non-English languages across 12 regional languages. The platform provides monetary benefits and prizes to players, hosting all its games on a single platform accessible via multiple formats. WinZO was founded by Paavan Nanda and Saumya Singh Rathore.

Gainful

Series A in 2021
Gainful is a personalized sports nutrition company that serves athletes with tailored nutrition products delivered via subscription, including a Hydration line of electrolyte drink mixes and protein bars and powder supplements that are plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and naturally flavored with organic ingredients to support athletic performance and recovery.

Veo

Series B in 2021
Veo Technologies ApS specializes in developing video technology that enables the automatic recording and analysis of football matches without the need for a cameraman. Founded in 2015 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company provides a solution that allows clubs, players, coaches, scouts, families, and fans to capture and share high-quality sports footage easily. Veo's platform uses two action cameras that automatically track player and ball movement, producing complete video recordings of matches. This technology eliminates the need for manual video editing, making it accessible and affordable for football clubs of all sizes to stream and review their games.

Signos

Seed Round in 2021
Signos is a health technology company focused on addressing the obesity epidemic by promoting healthy habits and stabilizing glucose levels through innovative solutions. The company offers a weight loss application that leverages continuous glucose monitoring in conjunction with an AI-enhanced platform. This combination provides users with real-time data and personalized recommendations for meals and exercises tailored to their unique metabolic responses. By enabling individuals to better understand their body's reactions to food, Signos aims to facilitate effective weight loss and foster sustainable health improvements. With a significant portion of the American population facing weight-related challenges, Signos presents a modern approach to support users on their journey towards healthier living.

Hydra Studios

Seed Round in 2020
Hydra Studios, founded in 2017 and based in New York, offers membership-based wellness spaces designed to optimize both body and mind. The company provides private suites equipped with fitness amenities, rainfall showers, towel service, locker storage, steam rooms, infrared saunas, vanity stations, and bookable nap and meditation rooms. Hydra Studios caters to individuals seeking a modern approach to wellness, offering a quiet place to recharge or engage in fitness activities.

Hydra Studios

Seed Round in 2020
Hydra Studios, founded in 2017 and based in New York, offers membership-based wellness spaces designed to optimize both body and mind. The company provides private suites equipped with fitness amenities, rainfall showers, towel service, locker storage, steam rooms, infrared saunas, vanity stations, and bookable nap and meditation rooms. Hydra Studios caters to individuals seeking a modern approach to wellness, offering a quiet place to recharge or engage in fitness activities.

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. is a company that provides on-demand private fitness spaces through its mobile application. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Silofit specializes in converting small offices and storefronts into micro-gyms ranging from 350 to 1,000 square feet. Users can book these spaces by the hour, allowing for a private workout experience without the commitment of a traditional gym membership. The app enables individuals to unlock their reserved space with a pin code, and they may choose to exercise alone, with a friend, or with a fitness professional. In addition to the private fitness environment, Silofit offers gym equipment, towels, toiletries, showers, and refreshments, catering to a comprehensive fitness experience. The company also provides fitness professionals with the opportunity to rent these spaces at competitive rates, making it an attractive option for trainers and therapists.

VAULT

Series A in 2020
Flick, Inc. is a software company that has developed a chat application tailored for sports influencers and their fans. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mamaroneck, New York, the platform allows sports influencers to connect with their most engaged followers, fostering a deeper level of interaction. Users can create branded hubs where they can communicate directly with fans, host quizzes, and provide live in-game statistics and events. The application is designed to enhance fan engagement through features such as polls, pre-game hype, and post-game analysis, making it a comprehensive tool for sports enthusiasts. Flick is also accessible via the App Store and Google Play, further expanding its reach within the sports community.

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, established in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, operates as a mobile e-sports social gaming platform. It offers over 70 games, including popular titles like carrom, cricket, and trivia-based questions, with approximately 60% of content available in non-English languages across 12 regional languages. The platform provides monetary benefits and prizes to players, hosting all its games on a single platform accessible via multiple formats. WinZO was founded by Paavan Nanda and Saumya Singh Rathore.

Religion of Sports

Series A in 2020
Religion of Sports, established in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, is a media production company specializing in sports content. Founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, the company produces a wide array of content, including documentaries, podcasts, feature films, and social media content, focusing on the human and emotional stories behind sports and athletes. Its content spans various mediums and platforms, aiming to engage and connect sports fans with their favorite athletes and moments, both live and on-demand.

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.

Every Mother

Seed Round in 2020
Every Mother offers streaming workouts, prenatal fitness, postpartum fitness, diastasis recti recovery system, motherhood, pelvic floor, core health, and exercise therapy services.

Hammerhead

Series A in 2020
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. It has developed an intelligent navigation device tailored for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. The device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and advanced navigation capabilities. This technology allows cyclists to create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from a single device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experiences.

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 enhances properties by curating a wide array of services from local vendors, including on-site and virtual fitness programs, wellness initiatives, communal events, and full-service activation. Additionally, Circuit Living provides information on various lifestyle services through a mobile application, allowing users to easily access options such as dog walking, pet sitting, and social meetups. By focusing on community engagement and well-being, Circuit Living aims to create enriched living environments that cater to the diverse needs of residents and corporate clients.

The Meta

Seed Round in 2020
The Meta is an e-sports training platform tailored for gamers, particularly those engaged in first-person shooter games. The company leverages a combination of sports performance science, game development techniques, and machine learning to enhance gamers' skills, aiming to transform them into highly proficient players. By focusing on the competitive aspects of gaming, The Meta provides tools that help users improve their gameplay and advance in competitive rankings. The platform addresses the needs of the vast audience of gamers seeking to elevate their performance and achieve mastery in their respective games.

Nexus

Venture Round in 2020
Chrono, Inc. operates a digital distribution platform known as Chrono.gg, which focuses on marketing computer games. Founded in 2015 and located in Austin, Texas, the platform features a unique sales model by offering a single game at a significant discount for a limited time of just 24 hours. Each day, the showcased game is replaced with a new title, providing customers with a curated selection rather than an extensive inventory. This approach aims to enhance the buying experience by emphasizing quality over quantity.

Silofit

Seed Round in 2019
Silofit Inc. is a company that provides on-demand private fitness spaces through its mobile application. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Silofit specializes in converting small offices and storefronts into micro-gyms ranging from 350 to 1,000 square feet. Users can book these spaces by the hour, allowing for a private workout experience without the commitment of a traditional gym membership. The app enables individuals to unlock their reserved space with a pin code, and they may choose to exercise alone, with a friend, or with a fitness professional. In addition to the private fitness environment, Silofit offers gym equipment, towels, toiletries, showers, and refreshments, catering to a comprehensive fitness experience. The company also provides fitness professionals with the opportunity to rent these spaces at competitive rates, making it an attractive option for trainers and therapists.

FanAI

Series A in 2019
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform focused on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with insights to better understand their fans and tailor targeted relationships. By enriching and analyzing fan data, including purchase behavior, demographics, and social interactions, FanAI enables users to predict fan responses and improve the effectiveness of sponsorship investments. The platform offers features such as real-time analysis, fan segmentation, and measurement of return on investment and sponsorship. Through its services, FanAI aims to enhance the outcomes of sponsorships in the sports and entertainment industries.

Veo

Series A in 2019
Veo Technologies ApS specializes in developing video technology that enables the automatic recording and analysis of football matches without the need for a cameraman. Founded in 2015 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company provides a solution that allows clubs, players, coaches, scouts, families, and fans to capture and share high-quality sports footage easily. Veo's platform uses two action cameras that automatically track player and ball movement, producing complete video recordings of matches. This technology eliminates the need for manual video editing, making it accessible and affordable for football clubs of all sizes to stream and review their games.

Future

Series A in 2019
Future, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in personalized online fitness coaching. The company offers one-on-one digital training sessions tailored to clients' needs, whether they're at home, in the gym, or on-the-go. Future's team of coaches comprises experienced professionals who have trained athletes, celebrities, and working individuals alike.

Players' Lounge

Seed Round in 2019
Players' Lounge Inc., also known as Players' Lounge Online, is a social gaming startup founded in 2016 and based in New Castle, Delaware. The company offers an online platform that allows gamers to compete in e-sports competitions for cash and prizes. Players can connect with others who are interested in playing their favorite video games for monetary rewards, either by challenging individuals directly or participating in organized tournaments. By catering to casual gamers, Players' Lounge provides an accessible opportunity for a wider audience to engage in competitive gaming and potentially earn money, rather than limiting such opportunities to a select few professional players.

Hammerhead

Seed Round in 2019
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. It has developed an intelligent navigation device tailored for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. The device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and advanced navigation capabilities. This technology allows cyclists to create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from a single device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experiences.

StayTuned

Seed Round in 2019
StayTuned Digital, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing content delivery services for content creators and high-growth e-commerce brands, particularly those utilizing Shopify. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance growth by facilitating platform integrations, executing content marketing strategies, and analyzing performance across various content types and channels. With a focus on supporting e-commerce brands, StayTuned aims to empower its clients to achieve accelerated growth in a competitive market.

Freeletics

Series A in 2018
Freeletics GmbH is a digital fitness company based in Munich, Germany, that develops and operates a fitness application designed to enhance physical fitness and mental strength. Founded in 2013, Freeletics provides personalized, AI-powered coaching in fitness, health, nutrition, and mindset through its app. The platform offers tailored training programs and nutrition coaching, allowing users to engage in workouts without the need for equipment or a gym. By focusing on individual potential, Freeletics aims to help users improve their physical fitness, mental resilience, and overall confidence, empowering them to achieve their personal health and lifestyle goals.

The Athletic

Series C in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

StockX

Series B in 2018
StockX LLC is an online marketplace founded in March 2015 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that facilitates the buying and selling of limited edition and high-demand sneakers. It operates a live bid/ask platform, allowing users to anonymously engage in 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, enabling users to track their sneaker collections and compare them with others on the platform. Additionally, StockX provides in-depth market analysis and news, allowing consumers to assess the value of their products and ensuring that sellers receive fair deals.

Upcomer

Seed Round in 2018
Upcomer is a dedicated platform for esports enthusiasts, designed to keep fans informed and engaged with the latest developments in the esports industry. The company has developed a mobile application that has received high ratings for its user experience, providing essential content such as news, videos, and reviews related to various games. Upcomer's platform fosters community interaction by allowing players to influence game development and connect with like-minded individuals within game-specific communities. By offering a comprehensive resource for esports content, Upcomer aims to enhance the experience for fans of PC, mobile, and console games.

TAPPP

Series A in 2018
TAPPP is a New York City-based company that facilitates access to sports content and betting through innovative payment solutions. By providing multiple payment options, TAPPP allows consumers to easily engage with sports streaming products, including those from major leagues like MLB and NFL. The company enhances the sports viewing experience by offering a gaming and transaction platform that delivers real-time, content-specific experiences across various devices. TAPPP's services include on-screen, at-event, and in-store products aimed at creating impactful and contextual commerce opportunities. This approach not only improves customer engagement but also supports companies in acquiring new customers and increasing their overall satisfaction. TAPPP's mission is to make sports content more engaging and accessible to fans while ensuring a safe and convenient betting experience.

Freeletics

Venture Round in 2018
Freeletics GmbH is a digital fitness company based in Munich, Germany, that develops and operates a fitness application designed to enhance physical fitness and mental strength. Founded in 2013, Freeletics provides personalized, AI-powered coaching in fitness, health, nutrition, and mindset through its app. The platform offers tailored training programs and nutrition coaching, allowing users to engage in workouts without the need for equipment or a gym. By focusing on individual potential, Freeletics aims to help users improve their physical fitness, mental resilience, and overall confidence, empowering them to achieve their personal health and lifestyle goals.

Journey Live

Seed Round in 2018
Journey Meditation, Inc. specializes in providing a meditation application aimed at individuals and organizations. The company offers the Journey LIVE app, which features group meditation led by live instructors through real-time classes accessible to the public. Users can participate in scheduled video live streams throughout the day, guided by teachers from diverse backgrounds and meditation styles. Founded in 2015 by Stephen Sokoler, Journey Meditation is headquartered in New York, New York. The application is designed to make meditation relatable and accessible to a broad audience, incorporating six impactful Life Lessons to enhance the overall experience.

Rebel

Seed Round in 2018
Rebel is a company based in Washington, D.C., that specializes in in-email checkout products, allowing businesses to transform their email communications into interactive marketing tools. Founded in 2014 and known originally as Rebelmail, the company rebranded to Rebel in June 2018. By enabling actionable experiences directly within the inbox, Rebel enhances user engagement and increases conversion rates, effectively turning email into a powerful extension of a brand's app or website. This innovative approach helps businesses drive more actions from recipients, leveraging email as a key revenue driver. As of October 2018, Rebel operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.

Religion of Sports

Venture Round in 2018
Religion of Sports, established in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, is a media production company specializing in sports content. Founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, the company produces a wide array of content, including documentaries, podcasts, feature films, and social media content, focusing on the human and emotional stories behind sports and athletes. Its content spans various mediums and platforms, aiming to engage and connect sports fans with their favorite athletes and moments, both live and on-demand.

The Athletic

Series B in 2018
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

FanAI

Venture Round in 2018
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform focused on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with insights to better understand their fans and tailor targeted relationships. By enriching and analyzing fan data, including purchase behavior, demographics, and social interactions, FanAI enables users to predict fan responses and improve the effectiveness of sponsorship investments. The platform offers features such as real-time analysis, fan segmentation, and measurement of return on investment and sponsorship. Through its services, FanAI aims to enhance the outcomes of sponsorships in the sports and entertainment industries.

LiveLike

Series B in 2018
LiveLike Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a live streaming platform designed to enhance audience engagement for broadcasters and media companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Gurugram, India, LiveLike offers a dynamic sports viewing platform that allows users to experience live sports through interactive features such as replay options, sports statistics, and watch parties. The company's innovative gamification engine transforms digital streaming into engaging experiences, ultimately fostering deeper connections between fans and content. By focusing on customized interactions, LiveLike aims to improve retention and monetization opportunities for its clients, particularly in attracting younger audiences and enriching the overall fan experience.

Epics.gg

Seed Round in 2018
Epics.gg operates a digital platform focused on esports trading cards, allowing users to buy, sell, and collect digital cards featuring esports athletes. The company aims to offer fans the excitement and value of collecting trading cards for their favorite teams, players, and influencers. Epics.gg provides these services through its application and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with an additional office in Bath, United Kingdom.

100 Thieves

Seed Round in 2017
100 Thieves is a U.S.-based esports organization founded in 2017, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company competes professionally in various gaming leagues and championships, with its teams participating in major titles such as League of Legends and Call of Duty. In addition to its competitive division, 100 Thieves operates an online store retailing sports apparel and merchandise, allowing fans to express their support for the organization through clothing items like t-shirts and jerseys.

VY Esports

Seed Round in 2017
VY Esports Corp. is a Los Angeles-based company that operates a content and services platform dedicated to the esports industry. Founded in 2017, VY Esports specializes in creating authentic experiences and innovative content tailored for the gaming community. The company consolidates advertising inventory across various esports events, allowing brands to engage with a growing global audience of esports fans. VY Esports offers strategic guidance on the esports landscape, helping brands effectively position themselves within it, while also providing monetization strategies through sponsorships and media rights sales. Additionally, the company focuses on content ideation, production, and distribution, fostering partnerships and live events that connect brands with the esports audience. With a team distributed across the US and Europe, VY Esports aims to bridge the gap between brands and the vibrant esports community.

The Athletic

Series A in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

FanAI

Seed Round in 2017
FanAI Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-driven audience monetization platform focused on the esports sector. Founded in 2016 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company provides sponsors with insights to better understand their fans and tailor targeted relationships. By enriching and analyzing fan data, including purchase behavior, demographics, and social interactions, FanAI enables users to predict fan responses and improve the effectiveness of sponsorship investments. The platform offers features such as real-time analysis, fan segmentation, and measurement of return on investment and sponsorship. Through its services, FanAI aims to enhance the outcomes of sponsorships in the sports and entertainment industries.

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 define new genres within this gaming category. Wavedash Games is comprised of a team of experienced professionals from various leading companies in the gaming industry, including Riot, Blizzard, Bioware, Kixeye, Sony, and Twitch. This diverse background allows the company to blend expert game development skills with a strong commitment to community engagement and grassroots passion.

StockX

Series A in 2017
StockX LLC is an online marketplace founded in March 2015 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that facilitates the buying and selling of limited edition and high-demand sneakers. It operates a live bid/ask platform, allowing users to anonymously engage in 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, enabling users to track their sneaker collections and compare them with others on the platform. Additionally, StockX provides in-depth market analysis and news, allowing consumers to assess the value of their products and ensuring that sellers receive fair deals.

The Athletic

Seed Round in 2017
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.

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 recovery solutions for the athletic and medical sectors. Its flagship product is a smartphone-controlled cold and heat pack designed to enhance the effectiveness of hot and cold therapy for injury recovery. By integrating smart technology into traditional recovery methods, RecoverX aims to revolutionize the way individuals manage their recovery processes.

Rebel

Seed Round in 2016
Rebel is a company based in Washington, D.C., that specializes in in-email checkout products, allowing businesses to transform their email communications into interactive marketing tools. Founded in 2014 and known originally as Rebelmail, the company rebranded to Rebel in June 2018. By enabling actionable experiences directly within the inbox, Rebel enhances user engagement and increases conversion rates, effectively turning email into a powerful extension of a brand's app or website. This innovative approach helps businesses drive more actions from recipients, leveraging email as a key revenue driver. As of October 2018, Rebel operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.

LiveLike

Series A in 2016
LiveLike Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a live streaming platform designed to enhance audience engagement for broadcasters and media companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Gurugram, India, LiveLike offers a dynamic sports viewing platform that allows users to experience live sports through interactive features such as replay options, sports statistics, and watch parties. The company's innovative gamification engine transforms digital streaming into engaging experiences, ultimately fostering deeper connections between fans and content. By focusing on customized interactions, LiveLike aims to improve retention and monetization opportunities for its clients, particularly in attracting younger audiences and enriching the overall fan experience.

GameCo

Series A in 2016
GameCo Inc. is a pioneering company based in New York, established in 2014, that specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines for casino environments. The company has developed a unique category known as Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM), which combines the engagement of video gaming with the thrill of gambling. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind approved by regulators in the United States, featuring proprietary arcade-style cabinets where a player's skill influences payouts and winnings. This innovative approach aims to attract a new demographic of casino patrons by offering a gaming experience that balances player skill with traditional gambling economics. Additionally, GameCo's offerings include both land-based and online gaming experiences, enhancing the appeal of esports betting and skill-based gaming within the casino industry.

GameCo

Seed Round in 2016
GameCo Inc. is a pioneering company based in New York, established in 2014, that specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines for casino environments. The company has developed a unique category known as Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM), which combines the engagement of video gaming with the thrill of gambling. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind approved by regulators in the United States, featuring proprietary arcade-style cabinets where a player's skill influences payouts and winnings. This innovative approach aims to attract a new demographic of casino patrons by offering a gaming experience that balances player skill with traditional gambling economics. Additionally, GameCo's offerings include both land-based and online gaming experiences, enhancing the appeal of esports betting and skill-based gaming within the casino industry.

GameCo

Series A in 2016
GameCo Inc. is a pioneering company based in New York, established in 2014, that specializes in skill-based video game gambling machines for casino environments. The company has developed a unique category known as Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM), which combines the engagement of video gaming with the thrill of gambling. GameCo's VGM platform is notable for being the first of its kind approved by regulators in the United States, featuring proprietary arcade-style cabinets where a player's skill influences payouts and winnings. This innovative approach aims to attract a new demographic of casino patrons by offering a gaming experience that balances player skill with traditional gambling economics. Additionally, GameCo's offerings include both land-based and online gaming experiences, enhancing the appeal of esports betting and skill-based gaming within the casino industry.

Drone Racing League

Seed Round in 2016
Drone Racing League Inc., established in New York in 2015, specializes in staging professional drone races for top-tier pilots. The company hosts thrilling tournaments featuring first-person perspective drone racing, where elite pilots navigate custom-built drones through intricate, themed 3D courses. DRL generates revenue by selling tickets to these events and offering media services related to its high-octane competitions.
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