Drive by DraftKings

Drive by DraftKings is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. It focuses on investing in the sports-tech and entertainment sectors, aiming to foster innovation and growth within these industries. The firm operates as a unique ecosystem that brings together athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, and teams, all working collaboratively to enhance the landscape of professional sports. By supporting emerging technologies and ideas, Drive by DraftKings plays a pivotal role in accelerating the development of sports professionals and related ventures.

Jon Von Deylen

Principal

Kiki Mills Johnston

Partner

Meredith McPherron

CEO and Managing Partner

12 past 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.

PickUp

Venture Round in 2021
PickUp is a fan opinion platform that makes content interactive by letting publishers embed contextual and shareable editorial. Their mission is to validate the fan opinion, and in the process, make sports content more fun. Launching summer 2020, get access to the fan opinion platform, and get in touch with the real fan conversations.

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.

evaluate.xyz

Pre Seed Round in 2021
NFT Valuation Platform and Community

VidMob

Series C in 2021
VidMob, Inc. operates a platform that connects video content creators with professional editors through a real-time bid-based marketplace. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, VidMob allows users to upload media from their devices and receive edited content, facilitating the creation of digital video advertisements. The company addresses the increasing demand for video content across various platforms by offering a scalable solution that simplifies the production process. With a network of creative editors, VidMob provides services that include video creation, analytics, and optimization, enabling brands to produce a continuous stream of engaging video content for social media and other channels. The platform has gained recognition for its innovative approach to video production, establishing itself as a leading marketplace for professional editors.

Guidesly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Guidesly, Inc. is a company that has developed a mobile application designed to connect anglers with trusted fishing guides for guided trips. Founded in 2019 and based in Topsfield, Massachusetts, the platform simplifies the process of searching and booking fishing guides across various environments, including saltwater and freshwater. The app not only facilitates bookings for outdoor enthusiasts but also provides fishing guides with tools to manage their businesses effectively. By empowering both anglers and guides, Guidesly creates a seamless experience that enhances the outdoor adventure community.

Cardless

Series A in 2020
Cardless, founded in February 2019 and based in San Francisco, is a credit card company that specializes in helping brands launch custom co-branded credit card products. The company manages all aspects of the program, including card underwriting, lending, issuance, and customer service, allowing brands to concentrate on providing valuable rewards to their loyal cardholders. Cardless employs an analytics dashboard to optimize the rewards programs and extract insights from program data, enhancing the overall customer experience. The company was established by Michael Spelfogel and Scott Kazmierowicz, who have backgrounds in computer science, data science, and experience at major firms such as Lyft and Visa. Cardless is supported by prominent venture capital firms and notable founders from various successful companies.

PickUp

Seed Round in 2020
PickUp is a fan opinion platform that makes content interactive by letting publishers embed contextual and shareable editorial. Their mission is to validate the fan opinion, and in the process, make sports content more fun. Launching summer 2020, get access to the fan opinion platform, and get in touch with the real fan conversations.

Muxy

Seed Round in 2019
Muxy, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing software for live streaming platforms, particularly Twitch. Founded in 2015, Muxy offers a range of tools designed to enhance the experience of live broadcasters and their audiences. Their products include interactive live video applications, the Muxy Extension Development Kit for Twitch extension development, and Muxy Alerts, which provide real-time notifications for followers, donations, subscriptions, and other interactions. Additionally, Muxy provides analytics services for brands, along with a programmatic ad network tailored for Twitch. Their tools also include features like the Muxy Cheer Cup and Cheer Progress Bar, which significantly boost engagement on the platform. The company's ongoing development efforts aim to create more innovative engagement solutions for brands, influencers, and developers.

Papaya Gaming

Seed Round in 2019
Papaya Gaming Inc. is a gaming studio based in Saint Louis, Missouri, established in 2016. The company specializes in the development of skill-based real money mobile games, including popular titles like Solitaire Cash and Bubble Cash. Papaya Gaming enhances player engagement and retention by integrating in-game tournaments for both real and virtual currency into existing mobile games. This innovative approach not only fosters competition among players but also significantly improves user retention metrics. Additionally, Papaya Gaming offers a unique user acquisition model along with the necessary legal and payment infrastructure to support real money contests, thereby alleviating the operational burdens for game studios.

TAPPP

Venture Round in 2016
Tappp, a Singapore-based company under Swissclear Global, is transforming the consumption of premium digital content by providing prepaid access without requiring credit cards. The platform caters to a vast audience, particularly individuals without credit cards or those hesitant to use them online. Through partnerships with over 200 mobile operators and various content providers, Tappp offers a diverse selection of over 4,000 movies, TV shows, music videos, 50,000 songs, and more than 1,000 games, along with mobile airtime top-ups and direct-to-home TV recharges. With a reach that spans Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, Tappp's real-time payment technology fosters direct relationships between merchants and agents while delivering retail analytics. The company's efforts have significantly enhanced the monetization strategies of digital content providers and telecommunications operators. Led by founder Sandy Agarwal, Tappp prioritizes security and customer trust, supported by a team with extensive experience in mobile telecoms, financial processing, and software development.
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