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 that specializes in developing hardware and analytics software for the rehabilitation and training of athletes and patients. The company's flagship product, the Proteus system, is a three-dimensional resistance training platform that allows users to perform real-life sport movements, such as golf swings. This system not only stimulates the neuromuscular system but also protects joints and ligaments while promoting optimal movement patterns. Coupled with a comprehensive software platform, it provides training programs, a movement library, and analytics that help predict sports performance, track progress, and offer personalized insights. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including athletes, coaches, trainers, and physical therapists. Founded in 2016 and based in Long Island City, New York, Proteus Motion was previously known as Boston Biomotion Inc.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2022
Anzu.io, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements into digital gaming environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an office in Berlin, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game advertising solution that enhances player experience while enabling advertisers to connect with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine to measure ad viewability in games, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a full-suite ad monetization solution that allows for seamless ad placements, thereby generating consistent revenue. The company has garnered support from prominent investors such as Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, and PayPal Ventures, as it strives to improve the advertising landscape for brands, developers, and gamers alike.

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 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.

Proteus Motion

Seed Round in 2021
Proteus Motion Inc. is a sports and health technology company that specializes in developing hardware and analytics software for the rehabilitation and training of athletes and patients. The company's flagship product, the Proteus system, is a three-dimensional resistance training platform that allows users to perform real-life sport movements, such as golf swings. This system not only stimulates the neuromuscular system but also protects joints and ligaments while promoting optimal movement patterns. Coupled with a comprehensive software platform, it provides training programs, a movement library, and analytics that help predict sports performance, track progress, and offer personalized insights. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including athletes, coaches, trainers, and physical therapists. Founded in 2016 and based in Long Island City, New York, Proteus Motion was previously known as Boston Biomotion Inc.

Betsperts Media & Technology Group

Series A in 2021
Betsperts Media & Technology Group provides a premium digital experience for sports consumers. We believe that sports are inherently social and that games are best enjoyed with a community of passionate fans. Further, Fantasy and sports betting allows viewers to have an additional commitment to a particular match, thereby increasing their enjoyment of that event. At our core, we strives to provide sports fans with top tier digital experiences through our communities, premium content, and industry leading insight and analytics Betsperts Media & Technology Group is home to leading brands in the Fantasy, Dynasty, and sports betting ecosystem. Our brands include the Betsperts app, Betsperts.com, Betspertsgolf.com, Fantasy Life App, 4for4 Fantasy Football, Dynasty League Football, and Bleacher Nation. Betsperts was founded in 2018 with the goal of creating a place for sports bettors to connect and learn together. Since then we have expanded our reach to fantasy sports with the intention of creating one of the largest digital sports audiences in the US. Today we are home to leading brands, podcasts, and content producers and operate as one of the top affiliates in the market. We appreciate your interest in Betsperts and look forward to connecting with you.

insoundz

Convertible Note in 2021
Insoundz Ltd. is a company that specializes in advanced audio solutions, focusing on real-time sound capture and mixing for live broadcasts and post-event experiences. Founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Insoundz offers a range of products including InSoundz Basics, which allows users to capture sound bites throughout stadiums during live events, and InSoundz XR, which provides volumetric audio capture for an immersive virtual experience. Additionally, Insoundz Pro Plus facilitates the capture of pre- and post-game highlights and delivers audio insights from training sessions. The company employs AI-driven technology to enhance audio quality through features like voice enhancement and noise removal, supporting various industries with scalable, cloud-based solutions. Insoundz aims to enrich audio production and improve engagement for audiences, professionals, and businesses alike.

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 advertising technology company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements into digital gaming environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an office in Berlin, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game advertising solution that enhances player experience while enabling advertisers to connect with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine to measure ad viewability in games, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a full-suite ad monetization solution that allows for seamless ad placements, thereby generating consistent revenue. The company has garnered support from prominent investors such as Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, and PayPal Ventures, as it strives to improve the advertising landscape for brands, developers, and gamers alike.

WSC Sports

Series C in 2019
WSC Sports is a leading provider of AI-driven sports content technology that enables sports organizations to enhance fan engagement through customized video experiences. The company's platform automates the analysis of live sports events, identifying key moments to generate and distribute tailored short-form video content across various digital platforms. This innovation supports a wide range of clients, including major entities like the NBA, ESPN, YouTubeTV, and LaLiga, allowing them to expand their reach and grow their fan bases. By streamlining content creation and management, WSC Sports helps sports rights holders unlock new revenue opportunities while effectively connecting with their audiences.

insoundz

Convertible Note in 2019
Insoundz Ltd. is a company that specializes in advanced audio solutions, focusing on real-time sound capture and mixing for live broadcasts and post-event experiences. Founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Insoundz offers a range of products including InSoundz Basics, which allows users to capture sound bites throughout stadiums during live events, and InSoundz XR, which provides volumetric audio capture for an immersive virtual experience. Additionally, Insoundz Pro Plus facilitates the capture of pre- and post-game highlights and delivers audio insights from training sessions. The company employs AI-driven technology to enhance audio quality through features like voice enhancement and noise removal, supporting various industries with scalable, cloud-based solutions. Insoundz aims to enrich audio production and improve engagement for audiences, professionals, and businesses alike.
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