HBSE Ventures

HBSE Ventures is a venture capital fund established in 2015 and serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, located in New York. The firm specializes in investments within the sports technology sector, aiming to support innovative companies that enhance the sports experience and operations. By focusing on sports tech, HBSE Ventures seeks to identify and nurture startups that can drive advancements in this dynamic industry.

Andy Roos

Partner, Investments

11 past transactions

Proteus Motion

Series A in 2022
The Proteus system by Proteus Motion Inc. (formerly Boston Biomotion) is a new category of intelligent exercise and rehab equipment designed to strengthen, optimize, and restore movements using patented 3D resistance and 3D measurement. One system is used to train and measure any movement during post-op through peak performance, and enhance movement efficiency through a unique neuromuscular stimulation that can only be achieved by moving in water or mud. Compared to traditional tools like free weights and cable machines, 3D resistance produces up to 3x more muscle stimulation, lower strain on the joints, and greater neuromuscular stimulation to accelerate "muscle memory" and more efficient movement patterns. Subscription software profiles strength for users using a new and comprehensive way to measure muscle performance, offers personalized insights and recommendations, and tracks progress across a suite of 6 proprietary metrics. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Anzu

Series B in 2022
Anzu.io, founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv with an additional location in Berlin, offers an innovative in-game advertising platform that integrates non-intrusive advertisements into video games and esports. The company's Blended In-Game Advertising solution enables top-tier game studios to incorporate brand advertisements seamlessly into gameplay, enhancing engagement without disrupting the user experience. Utilizing advanced programmatic technology and real-time data, Anzu allows brand advertisers to deploy ads in recognized formats across an exclusive inventory of popular video games, ensuring brand safety and ad visibility. By providing game developers with new revenue streams through cross-platform advertising and monetization solutions, Anzu empowers them to maintain control over content and analytics. The company aims to transform gaming and esports into a premium revenue engine, driven by its commitment to a native advertising approach that meets the needs of the video gaming industry.

Fireside

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a next-generation podcast platform intended for creators to bring the audience into the story through live, interactive, virtual shows. The company's platform is made for podcasting and conversing with listeners through said podcasts, enabling podcast hosts to distribute shows everywhere with the click of a button, understand what their audiences want more of with sophisticated analytics, and connect with those audiences in real-time.

Proteus Motion

Seed Round in 2021
The Proteus system by Proteus Motion Inc. (formerly Boston Biomotion) is a new category of intelligent exercise and rehab equipment designed to strengthen, optimize, and restore movements using patented 3D resistance and 3D measurement. One system is used to train and measure any movement during post-op through peak performance, and enhance movement efficiency through a unique neuromuscular stimulation that can only be achieved by moving in water or mud. Compared to traditional tools like free weights and cable machines, 3D resistance produces up to 3x more muscle stimulation, lower strain on the joints, and greater neuromuscular stimulation to accelerate "muscle memory" and more efficient movement patterns. Subscription software profiles strength for users using a new and comprehensive way to measure muscle performance, offers personalized insights and recommendations, and tracks progress across a suite of 6 proprietary metrics. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States.

BetSperts

Series A in 2021
Betsperts, Inc. operates an online platform tailored for sports gamblers, offering a comprehensive resource for game statistics, expert advice, and user-generated content. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the platform enables users to track their betting picks, analyze records, and engage with a social media-like feed that fosters discussions about games. Users can find and follow experts in various leagues, conferences, and teams, allowing them to make informed betting decisions. The platform also facilitates participation in contests and groups, enhancing the overall experience for sports betting enthusiasts through crowdsourced insights and analytics.

insoundz

Convertible Note in 2021
Insoundz Ltd. develops and delivers a software platform that captures, isolates, and mixes every sound in real time and post game to delivers sound experience for live broadcasts, and post-events. It offers InSoundz basics that enables the user to capture each and every sound bite anywhere in the stadium during live events; InSoundz XR, a volumetric audio capture that allows the user to model the audio "radiation" pattern of objects in space and deliver a complete 6 degrees of freedom virtual camera experience. The company also provides InSoundz Pro Plus that enables the user to capture pre and post game highlights, deliver audio insights from training sessions, and generate new experiences not captured during the live game program. Insoundz Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Arcturus

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of volumetric video editing software designed to expand the boundaries of imagination and to fit artistic and production goals. The company's software offers a toolset for the production and adaptive streaming of volumetric video, enabling businesses to get interactive narrative experiences and technology for various virtual reality platforms.

Anzu

Series B in 2021
Anzu.io, founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv with an additional location in Berlin, offers an innovative in-game advertising platform that integrates non-intrusive advertisements into video games and esports. The company's Blended In-Game Advertising solution enables top-tier game studios to incorporate brand advertisements seamlessly into gameplay, enhancing engagement without disrupting the user experience. Utilizing advanced programmatic technology and real-time data, Anzu allows brand advertisers to deploy ads in recognized formats across an exclusive inventory of popular video games, ensuring brand safety and ad visibility. By providing game developers with new revenue streams through cross-platform advertising and monetization solutions, Anzu empowers them to maintain control over content and analytics. The company aims to transform gaming and esports into a premium revenue engine, driven by its commitment to a native advertising approach that meets the needs of the video gaming industry.

WSC Sports

Series C in 2019
WSC Sports Technologies Ltd specializes in creating customized short-form video content for the sports industry, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The company's platform analyzes live sports broadcasts in real time, identifying key events to generate personalized video clips automatically. This enables sports organizations, media rights holders, and teams to engage audiences through tailored content across various digital platforms. WSC Sports offers various tools, including the WSC Video Playmaker for interactive viewing experiences, video scouting software for basketball, and systems for analyzing game performance in both football and basketball. Their services also include online video exchange solutions and performance analysis for referees. Founded in 2011 and based in Givatayim, Israel, with additional offices in Netanya and New York, WSC Sports has established partnerships with prominent organizations such as the NBA and MLS, enhancing their capability to deliver professionally edited content efficiently.

WSC Sports

Series C in 2019
WSC Sports Technologies Ltd specializes in creating customized short-form video content for the sports industry, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The company's platform analyzes live sports broadcasts in real time, identifying key events to generate personalized video clips automatically. This enables sports organizations, media rights holders, and teams to engage audiences through tailored content across various digital platforms. WSC Sports offers various tools, including the WSC Video Playmaker for interactive viewing experiences, video scouting software for basketball, and systems for analyzing game performance in both football and basketball. Their services also include online video exchange solutions and performance analysis for referees. Founded in 2011 and based in Givatayim, Israel, with additional offices in Netanya and New York, WSC Sports has established partnerships with prominent organizations such as the NBA and MLS, enhancing their capability to deliver professionally edited content efficiently.

insoundz

Convertible Note in 2019
Insoundz Ltd. develops and delivers a software platform that captures, isolates, and mixes every sound in real time and post game to delivers sound experience for live broadcasts, and post-events. It offers InSoundz basics that enables the user to capture each and every sound bite anywhere in the stadium during live events; InSoundz XR, a volumetric audio capture that allows the user to model the audio "radiation" pattern of objects in space and deliver a complete 6 degrees of freedom virtual camera experience. The company also provides InSoundz Pro Plus that enables the user to capture pre and post game highlights, deliver audio insights from training sessions, and generate new experiences not captured during the live game program. Insoundz Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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