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.

Josh Harris

Founder

Andy Roos

Partner, Investments

13 past transactions

Infinite Canvas

Venture Round in 2023
Infinite Canvas is a publisher for user-generated, creator-led games.

Arcturus

Series A in 2022
Arcturus is a software company that specializes in the post-production and streaming of volumetric videos. The company's platform, Holosuite, enables creatives to finesse and amplify volumetric captures to fit artistic and production goals. HoloSuite is designed to author, edit, and stream volumetrically captured performers so that producers can create immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences using live-action performances.

Proteus Motion

Series A in 2022
Proteus Motion Inc. is a sports and health technology company based in Long Island City, New York, that specializes in the development of innovative hardware and analytics software for athletic rehabilitation and training. The company offers the Proteus system, a 3-dimensional resistance training platform designed to enhance performance and optimize movement. This system allows users to engage in real-life sport movements while providing a comprehensive software platform that includes training programs, a movement library, and analytics for tracking and predicting sports performance. The Proteus system also aims to stimulate the neuromuscular system, protect joints and ligaments, and promote optimal movement patterns. Serving a diverse clientele that includes athletes, coaches, trainers, and physical therapists, Proteus Motion focuses on revolutionizing rehabilitation and training practices. Founded in 2016 and previously known as Boston Biomotion Inc., the company continues to push the boundaries of athletic training and recovery technologies.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2022
Anzu.io, Inc. is an innovative advertising company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements seamlessly into digital game environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game ad solution that prioritizes player experience while enabling advertisers to engage with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine for viewability measurement and partners with established AdTech vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a comprehensive ad monetization solution, allowing them to enhance revenue through strategically placed ads that align with gameplay. By catering to both brands and game developers, Anzu aims to improve the advertising landscape in gaming, making it more effective for advertisers while enriching the experience for players.

Fireside

Seed Round in 2021
Co-Founded by Falon Fatemi and Mark Cuban, Fireside is the first interactive Web3 streaming platform that turns creators and brands into the studio, networks, and streaming platforms of the future and invites audiences not to just view content, but participate in it. Fireside has already attracted creators like Jay Leno, Melissa Rivers, Craig Kilborn, and the Creator of HBO’s Entourage who are leveraging Fireside to invent new show formats and launch next generation entertainment networks. For more information or to request access to Fireside, please visit www.firesidechat.com or download Fireside for iOS.

Fevo

Series C in 2021
Fevo, Inc. is a collaborative social commerce platform based in New York that specializes in group ticket sales for live events, including sports, music, and theater. Founded in 2011, the company provides a platform that allows users to select events, invite friends, and purchase tickets while facilitating group seating arrangements. Additionally, Fevo's platform offers features for managing inventory, launching marketing campaigns, and creating promotional offers, thereby enhancing the consumer experience and enabling brands to increase sales and customer engagement.

Proteus Motion

Seed Round in 2021
Proteus Motion Inc. is a sports and health technology company based in Long Island City, New York, that specializes in the development of innovative hardware and analytics software for athletic rehabilitation and training. The company offers the Proteus system, a 3-dimensional resistance training platform designed to enhance performance and optimize movement. This system allows users to engage in real-life sport movements while providing a comprehensive software platform that includes training programs, a movement library, and analytics for tracking and predicting sports performance. The Proteus system also aims to stimulate the neuromuscular system, protect joints and ligaments, and promote optimal movement patterns. Serving a diverse clientele that includes athletes, coaches, trainers, and physical therapists, Proteus Motion focuses on revolutionizing rehabilitation and training practices. Founded in 2016 and previously known as Boston Biomotion Inc., the company continues to push the boundaries of athletic training and recovery technologies.

Betsperts Media & Technology Group

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. is a software company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializing in AI-driven audio solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops advanced technology for capturing, isolating, and mixing audio in real-time and post-event scenarios, primarily for live broadcasts. Its suite of products includes InSoundz Basics, which captures sound bites during live events; InSoundz XR, which provides volumetric audio capture for immersive experiences; and InSoundz Pro Plus, which captures highlights and audio insights from training sessions. The company leverages automated and data-optimized technology to enhance audio quality, offering features such as voice enhancement, noise removal, and stem separation. Insoundz's solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate across various industries, enabling businesses to scale their audio capabilities effectively while improving communication and engagement during live events.

Arcturus

Seed Round in 2021
Arcturus is a software company that specializes in the post-production and streaming of volumetric videos. The company's platform, Holosuite, enables creatives to finesse and amplify volumetric captures to fit artistic and production goals. HoloSuite is designed to author, edit, and stream volumetrically captured performers so that producers can create immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences using live-action performances.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2021
Anzu.io, Inc. is an innovative advertising company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements seamlessly into digital game environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game ad solution that prioritizes player experience while enabling advertisers to engage with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine for viewability measurement and partners with established AdTech vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a comprehensive ad monetization solution, allowing them to enhance revenue through strategically placed ads that align with gameplay. By catering to both brands and game developers, Anzu aims to improve the advertising landscape in gaming, making it more effective for advertisers while enriching the experience for players.

WSC Sports

Series C in 2019
WSC Sports Technologies Ltd specializes in creating customized short-form video content for the sports industry through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Givatayim, Israel, with additional offices in Netanya and New York, the company offers a platform that automates the generation, management, and distribution of video content. This platform analyzes live sports events, identifying key moments to create tailored video clips, which can be shared across digital platforms. WSC Sports serves various stakeholders in the sports sector, including sports organizations, media rights holders, and coaching staff, providing tools like interactive video experiences and analytics software for basketball and football. The company has established partnerships with major entities such as the NBA, ESPN, and LaLiga, allowing them to enhance fan engagement and unlock new revenue opportunities.

insoundz

Convertible Note in 2019
Insoundz Ltd. is a software company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializing in AI-driven audio solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops advanced technology for capturing, isolating, and mixing audio in real-time and post-event scenarios, primarily for live broadcasts. Its suite of products includes InSoundz Basics, which captures sound bites during live events; InSoundz XR, which provides volumetric audio capture for immersive experiences; and InSoundz Pro Plus, which captures highlights and audio insights from training sessions. The company leverages automated and data-optimized technology to enhance audio quality, offering features such as voice enhancement, noise removal, and stem separation. Insoundz's solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate across various industries, enabling businesses to scale their audio capabilities effectively while improving communication and engagement during live events.
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