HBSE Ventures

HBSE Ventures, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in the sports technology sector.

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 operates a collaborative social commerce platform that enables groups to socialize and split payments for live events and merchandise. Users can select an event, invite friends, purchase tickets from vendors, arrange group seating, and manage campaigns and offers to boost sales and enhance the purchase experience. The platform also handles inventory and allows brands to build campaigns and launch offers to engage customers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Fevo focuses on simplifying group purchasing for live events and related merchandise.

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 is a software and AI-driven audio technology company that develops a real-time and post-event audio platform for live broadcasts and stadium environments. Its solutions capture and isolate sounds, mix audio, and provide broadcast-ready assets; products include InSoundz Basics for capturing sounds at live events, InSoundz XR for volumetric audio capture and spatial modeling, and InSoundz Pro Plus for pre/post game highlights and training-session audio insights. The company enables real-time sound separation, voice enhancement, noise removal, and stem separation, with cloud and edge SDKs to scale across industries, aiming to enhance home and mobile viewing experiences through accurate auto-detection and tracking of sound sources. Insoundz operates from Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and focuses on turning live audio in stadiums into actionable, high-quality audio content.

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 is a software and AI-driven audio technology company that develops a real-time and post-event audio platform for live broadcasts and stadium environments. Its solutions capture and isolate sounds, mix audio, and provide broadcast-ready assets; products include InSoundz Basics for capturing sounds at live events, InSoundz XR for volumetric audio capture and spatial modeling, and InSoundz Pro Plus for pre/post game highlights and training-session audio insights. The company enables real-time sound separation, voice enhancement, noise removal, and stem separation, with cloud and edge SDKs to scale across industries, aiming to enhance home and mobile viewing experiences through accurate auto-detection and tracking of sound sources. Insoundz operates from Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, and focuses on turning live audio in stadiums into actionable, high-quality audio content.
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