Drive by DraftKings

Drive by DraftKings is a Boston-based venture capital firm founded in 2019 that focuses on investing in the sports technology and entertainment sectors. The firm aims to innovate and transform markets related to sports, gaming, and media. It is backed by prominent founding partners, including DraftKings, General Catalyst, Accomplice, and Boston Seed Capital. Drive by DraftKings is dedicated to supporting the development of new categories and advancing the frontiers of these industries.

Jon Von Deylen

Principal

Kiki Mills Johnston

Partner

21 past transactions

Ozlo Sleep

Venture Round in 2024
Ozlo Sleep is a science-driven sleep and audio technology company that supports and simplifies sleep rituals for clinical benefits, without the use of medication.

Jump

Series A in 2023
Jump is a technology platform that focuses on enhancing the fan experience while creating new revenue streams for sports teams. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes ticketing, e-commerce, content, and event experiences. Key features include dynamic ticketing, which allows fans to pay for the option to move to better available seats during live events. By personalizing interactions and optimizing engagement, Jump aims to transform how fans experience sports and entertainment, resulting in memorable moments and increased financial opportunities for teams.

Spren

Seed Round in 2022
Spren helps fitness and wellness brands deliver a more personalized, engaging, and effective user experience. It assists in avoiding the perplexity and frustration of false plateaus. Spren measures small changes in body composition using evidence-based machine learning algorithms, empowering the quest to slow aging. The company is using a patented imaging technology—simply snap a full-body selfie on the smartphone and let Spren go to work.

VidMob

Series D in 2022
VidMob, Inc. operates a platform that connects video content creators with professional video editors through a real-time bid-based marketplace. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company offers users the ability to upload media for editing and share the finished content seamlessly. VidMob's platform integrates AI-powered creative analytics with a streamlined production workflow, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of digital video advertising. By leveraging a global network of expert creators, VidMob helps brands improve their ad campaign performance through actionable insights and faster turnaround times. Additionally, the company is recognized as a certified creative marketing partner by major social and digital platforms. A portion of VidMob's revenue is directed towards providing pro bono creative services for non-profits through its initiative, VidMob Gives.

Evaluate.xyz

Seed Round in 2022
Evaluate.xyz is a platform designed for analyzing, tracking, and discovering non-fungible tokens (NFTs), established in 2021 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, and analysis of digital collectibles, providing users with tools to navigate the NFT market effectively. It features secure trading lobbies that allow for real-time exchanges and communication between collectors, enhancing the trading experience. By simplifying the decision-making process, Evaluate.xyz aims to empower users to make informed choices regarding their NFT transactions.

UnCaged Studios

Series A in 2022
UnCaged Studios is pioneering the next generation of AAA, play-first web3 gaming. It leverages games OS to co-develop with and support game studios by providing core technical functionality, infrastructure, and live operations services.

Nextiles

Seed Round in 2022
Nextiles is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in smart apparel technology, merging athletic clothing with an advanced analytics system to enhance exercise performance and safety. The company innovatively integrates electrically conductive fibers into fabrics using a patented sewing technology, allowing for the development of wearables that include motion sensors directly within the apparel. This unique approach enables the creation of responsive and adaptive devices, providing valuable insights into an individual's movement patterns. With a strong foundation in electrical engineering and circuit design, Nextiles offers its expertise to businesses looking to develop or enhance their own Internet of Things (IoT) and smart device products.

Burn Ghost

Seed Round in 2022
Burn Ghost operates a casual gaming platform that combines play-to-win mechanics with Web3 technology. Users can engage in skill-based games that not only offer entertainment but also the opportunity to win various prizes, including cryptocurrency, USD, NFTs, and in-game assets. The platform is designed to enhance user engagement and foster community building through competitive and challenging gameplay. By incorporating gamification elements, Burn Ghost aims to create an interactive environment where players can earn rewards, including collectible NFTs, by demonstrating their skills in the games.

Fevo

Series C in 2021
Fevo, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a platform designed for group ticket sales to various live events, including sports, music, and theater. Founded in 2011, the platform enables users to select events, invite friends, and organize group purchases while facilitating payment splitting. Additionally, it offers features for managing inventory, building marketing campaigns, and launching promotional offers, which aid brands in enhancing customer engagement and improving the overall purchase experience. By fostering collaboration among users, Fevo aims to simplify the process of attending events together.

Fanpower

Seed Round in 2021
FanPower is a company that focuses on enhancing fan engagement in the sports industry through a unique platform that transforms traditional content into interactive experiences. This platform allows publishers and content creators to seamlessly integrate simple and contextual questions into their editorial content, enabling fans to express their opinions and make predictions about the sports, players, and teams they follow. By fostering continuous consumer engagement and acquiring data with verified user consent, FanPower empowers fans to actively participate in the sports conversation, thereby enriching their overall experience.

PickUp

Venture Round in 2021
Our mission is to quantify the sports fans' opinions wherever the conversation is happening — whether that's on a local sports blog, around a tv screen, or in a slack channel. Our conversational props are sourced from the discussions happening across the digital universe (Twitter, news media, subreddit channels, fan message boards, etc.) brought to life using our technology, and distributed via our API. Fans earn points whenever their pick is correct - points get redeemed for prizes in our marketplace from top brands they love.

Toya Pioneering Women

Seed Round in 2021
Toya is developing multilayer games for girls on a Minecraft platform. The playful learning experience enables girls to become the heroes while revealing the life stories of exceptional women.

Just Women's Sports

Seed Round in 2021
Just Women's Sports is a media platform dedicated to the coverage of women's sports. It provides a variety of content, including exclusive podcasts, newsletters, highlights, and post-interviews with athletes. By offering this range of media, Just Women's Sports aims to enhance the visibility of women's sports and provide sports enthusiasts with comprehensive access to women's games. Through its focus on editorial content and social media engagement, the platform seeks to promote awareness and appreciation for female athletes and their achievements.

Evaluate.xyz

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Evaluate.xyz is a platform designed for analyzing, tracking, and discovering non-fungible tokens (NFTs), established in 2021 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, and analysis of digital collectibles, providing users with tools to navigate the NFT market effectively. It features secure trading lobbies that allow for real-time exchanges and communication between collectors, enhancing the trading experience. By simplifying the decision-making process, Evaluate.xyz aims to empower users to make informed choices regarding their NFT transactions.

VidMob

Series C in 2021
VidMob, Inc. operates a platform that connects video content creators with professional video editors through a real-time bid-based marketplace. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company offers users the ability to upload media for editing and share the finished content seamlessly. VidMob's platform integrates AI-powered creative analytics with a streamlined production workflow, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of digital video advertising. By leveraging a global network of expert creators, VidMob helps brands improve their ad campaign performance through actionable insights and faster turnaround times. Additionally, the company is recognized as a certified creative marketing partner by major social and digital platforms. A portion of VidMob's revenue is directed towards providing pro bono creative services for non-profits through its initiative, VidMob Gives.

Guidesly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Guidesly, Inc. is a company founded in 2019 and based in Topsfield, Massachusetts, that specializes in a mobile application designed for fishing enthusiasts. The Guidesly platform connects anglers with trusted fishing guides, facilitating a seamless process for users to find, review, and book guided fishing trips for various environments, including saltwater and freshwater. The application not only simplifies the search and booking experience for anglers but also provides guides with tools to manage their businesses effectively. By offering a user-friendly interface, Guidesly aims to enhance the outdoor experience for both anglers and guides, fostering a community around guided fishing adventures.

Cardless

Series A in 2020
Cardless offers a platform that enables businesses to create and manage integrated credit card experiences. The service streamlines application processing, customer support, and account management, ensuring a user-friendly experience. It connects customers with brands, allowing users to track purchases, make payments, and choose rewards. Additionally, Cardless provides brands with the ability to reward loyal customers through points that can be redeemed for experiences, merchandise, and exclusive offers. This dual focus on customer engagement and financial management helps clients effectively oversee their financial accounts while enhancing brand loyalty.

PickUp

Seed Round in 2020
Our mission is to quantify the sports fans' opinions wherever the conversation is happening — whether that's on a local sports blog, around a tv screen, or in a slack channel. Our conversational props are sourced from the discussions happening across the digital universe (Twitter, news media, subreddit channels, fan message boards, etc.) brought to life using our technology, and distributed via our API. Fans earn points whenever their pick is correct - points get redeemed for prizes in our marketplace from top brands they love.

Muxy

Seed Round in 2019
Muxy, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in designing and developing software for live streaming. Founded in 2015, Muxy creates tools aimed at enhancing the experience for live broadcasters, particularly on the Twitch platform. Its offerings include a suite of products such as interactive live video applications, a development kit for Twitch extensions, and Muxy Alerts, which provides customizable notifications for events like follower subscriptions and donations. These tools not only allow streamers to engage more effectively with their audiences but also generate real-time statistics to enhance viewer interaction. Muxy's focus on analytics and interactivity helps streamline user engagement and creates new revenue opportunities for streamers by enabling viewers to participate actively in the broadcast.

Papaya Gaming

Seed Round in 2019
Papaya Gaming Inc. is a mobile gaming studio that specializes in developing skill-based real money games, such as Solitaire Cash and Bubble Cash. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Missouri City, Texas, the company focuses on transforming popular mobile games into competitive tournaments, creating opportunities for players to engage in real-life online competitions. By facilitating in-game tournaments for both real and virtual money, Papaya Gaming enhances player retention and engagement through challenges and competitions, enabling users to earn money while enjoying their gaming experience. The company aims to improve user engagement metrics and overall revenue by fostering a competitive gaming environment.

TAPPP

Venture Round in 2016
TAPPP is a New York City-based company that simplifies access to sports content and betting by providing various payment options, making it safer and more convenient for consumers to manage their accounts. The company has made Major League Baseball and National Football League streaming products available through major physical and digital retailers in the United States. TAPPP is also expanding its payment solutions for sports betting, enabling millions of customers to top up their accounts with cash. In addition to its focus on sports betting, TAPPP develops a gaming and transaction platform that delivers real-time, content-specific viewing experiences across multiple devices, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction while supporting businesses in acquiring new customers and driving transactions.
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