Courtside Ventures

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.

Vasu Kulkarni

Partner

Deepen Parikh

Partner

Cort Post

Principal

Oliver Ressler

Associate

Past deals in Gambling

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.

Xpoint

Seed Round in 2022
Xpoint provides geolocation security and geo-compliance solutions for the sports betting and online gaming industries worldwide, with a focus on regulatory adherence in the US iGaming market. Its technology detects and mitigates fraud, false data, spoofing, and device tampering, helping operators verify player location and protect against prohibited tools. In addition to fraud mitigation, the platform generates data that can support marketing efforts, enabling partners to navigate evolving compliance requirements and maintain trust in global iGaming operations.

Draftea

Series A in 2022
Draftea operates a real-money gaming platform tailored for Spanish-speaking users. It facilitates betting on sports teams, players, and matches with a user-friendly interface and provides live updates during events.

Draftea

Seed Round in 2022
Draftea operates a real-money gaming platform tailored for Spanish-speaking users. It facilitates betting on sports teams, players, and matches with a user-friendly interface and provides live updates during events.

Rei do Pitaco

Venture Round in 2021
Rei do Pitaco is a Brazilian daily fantasy sports mobile app that enables users to create fantasy football teams, join leagues, and compete for real cash prizes based on player performance in major football leagues. The service emphasizes fan engagement through round-based contests and rewards, allowing users to play individually or with friends.

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.
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