Phoenix Capital Ventures (PCV)

Phoenix Capital Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016, with locations in Atlanta and New York City. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and scaling companies within the sports, media, and lifestyle industries. Its investment focus extends across various sectors, including gaming, esports, entertainment, ticketing, and predictive analytics. By providing both capital and strategic guidance, Phoenix Capital Ventures aims to support the growth of innovative companies in these dynamic fields.

Andrew Steinberg

Founder and Managing Partner

15 past transactions

Noteefy

Seed Round in 2024
Noteefy (pronounced ‘notify’) is bringing cutting edge technology and innovation to golf operators. Noteefy has the first automated tee time assistant / waitlist for golfers and golf courses to improve the golfer booking experience, while accelerating course revenue and efficiency. The Noteefy booking assistant enables golfers to input their personalized playing preferences, then get a real time notification when their desired tee time comes available. The golfer then books on the existing POS tee sheet as they normally would and the course keeps 100% of the revenue.

Attend

Seed Round in 2023
Season Share is a developer of a season ticketing platform designed to enhance the fan experience for live sporting events. Recognizing that 70% of season ticket holders in the U.S. share their tickets, the company offers a unique mobile app that allows fans to buy, group, split, and share season tickets efficiently. Founded by three sports enthusiasts with extensive backgrounds in technology, entertainment, and ticketing, Season Share aims to modernize the stagnant ticketing industry. Its platform not only supports subscription and last-minute ticketing but also caters to student and credit-based programs. By providing innovative features that attract younger fans and optimize ticket inventory management, Season Share seeks to increase revenue for teams and leagues while making ticket sharing more accessible and user-friendly.

Bookseats

Seed Round in 2023
BookSeats.com is an events and travel management platform designed to simplify the planning of attendance at sports and entertainment events. It allows customers to customize their experience by integrating ticket purchases with flight and hotel bookings. By offering these services under one roof, BookSeats.com addresses the need for a comprehensive solution that connects various components of event attendance, which were traditionally provided by separate vendors. This streamlined approach enhances the convenience for fans looking to attend events while managing their travel logistics efficiently.

Loupe

Seed Round in 2023
Loupe operates an art streaming platform that offers immersive visual content accessible on connected TVs and the web, featuring an integrated marketplace for purchasing artwork. The platform streams high-resolution art continuously and showcases a variety of prints and original works, helping artists gain visibility to a global audience. Initially launched on Apple TV, where it achieved the status of the top lifestyle app worldwide, Loupe has expanded to over 25 channels across multiple platforms including Amazon Fire, Android TV, and Pluto TV. The service is available both ad-supported for home use and with a commercial license for public display. With 2 million monthly active users and significant audience growth in recent years, Loupe targets an upscale market within the realms of consumer electronics, interior design, and the art industry.

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.

Flexia

Seed Round in 2022
Flexia is a connected fitness company that offers a comprehensive home fitness solution centered around Pilates. The company provides a professional-grade Pilates machine known as the Reformer, along with an online studio featuring classes suitable for all skill levels. Flexia's technology is designed to tailor workouts and quantify their health benefits, focusing on improving posture, flexibility, and muscle tone while minimizing impact on the joints. By combining high-quality equipment with accessible online instruction, Flexia aims to replicate the Pilates studio experience in the comfort of one’s home.

Tallysight

Venture Round in 2022
Tallysight is a content management platform focused on enhancing the creator economy within the sports betting, fantasy, and gaming sectors. It provides gaming operators, media brands, and content creators with tools to engage their audiences and generate revenue. The platform enables creators to effortlessly manage and share sports betting picks, real-time odds, and promotional offers without the need for coding skills. Tallysight also offers fans access to unique insights and expert picks from leading creators and influencers, aiding them in making informed betting decisions. Additionally, the platform automates content creation and distribution, facilitating collaboration with affiliates and enhancing marketing efforts for sportswriters, analysts, and reporters.

Prevent Biometrics

Venture Round in 2022
Prevent Biometrics is dedicated to enhancing the safety of athletes by addressing the critical issue of undetected concussions. The company has developed an innovative monitoring system embedded in mouthguards that records the force, location, and direction of head impacts in real-time. This technology provides coaches, trainers, and parents with objective, data-driven insights to identify when an athlete has sustained a significant hit that could lead to a concussion. As awareness of concussion-related health risks has increased—prompted by high-profile incidents in professional sports and new legislation across all 50 states—Prevent Biometrics aims to empower stakeholders in youth and high school sports to monitor athlete safety effectively. The rising concern among parents is evident, reflected in a notable decline in youth football participation, underscoring the urgent need for reliable concussion monitoring solutions.

The List

Seed Round in 2021
The List is a global retail marketplace that connects consumers with the world of fashion through an advanced mobile platform. It offers seamless access to a wide range of products from top boutiques and brands, delivering directly to customers in over 190 countries. The platform utilizes machine learning to provide partners with automated inventory management, enhancing supply chain efficiency. The List features a unique drop model that allows consumers to purchase highly sought-after items without the need for VIP status or waiting lists, leveraging artificial intelligence to set dynamic market prices. Additionally, it caters to luxury fashion markets, offering a selection of clothing, accessories, and collectibles, ensuring that customers receive their desired products conveniently at their doorsteps.

PrizePicks

Venture Round in 2021
PrizePicks is the largest independently owned Daily Fantasy Sports platform in North America, offering a unique experience where users make real-money over/under predictions against estimated projections rather than competing against each other. This approach simplifies daily fantasy sports and provides extensive coverage across various sports, making it accessible to a broad audience. PrizePicks has established partnerships with professional sports teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins, enhancing its visibility and reach. It serves as a legal alternative to mobile sports betting in many U.S. markets, including major states like California, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. With a digital presence covering over 60 percent of the U.S. population, PrizePicks is designed for mass participation. The company is headquartered in Atlanta and is part of Performance Predictions, which also includes other fan engagement solutions. Users can access PrizePicks through its website or mobile applications available on major platforms.

Flexia

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Flexia is a connected fitness company that offers a comprehensive home fitness solution centered around Pilates. The company provides a professional-grade Pilates machine known as the Reformer, along with an online studio featuring classes suitable for all skill levels. Flexia's technology is designed to tailor workouts and quantify their health benefits, focusing on improving posture, flexibility, and muscle tone while minimizing impact on the joints. By combining high-quality equipment with accessible online instruction, Flexia aims to replicate the Pilates studio experience in the comfort of one’s home.

Ghost Gaming

Seed Round in 2021
Ghost Gaming is an Atlanta-based esports organization founded in 2016, dedicated to cultivating top talent in the gaming industry. The company operates an online platform that facilitates unique partnerships across sports, music, lifestyle, and entertainment, enhancing the overall experience within the gaming community. Ghost Gaming boasts a diverse roster of professional esports players competing in popular titles such as Fortnite, Rocket League, Brawlhalla, and Smite. With a significant presence on social media, the organization has garnered millions of followers, establishing itself as a prominent name in the gaming sector. Additionally, Ghost Gaming offers apparel for sale online, further expanding its brand and community engagement.

Skillshot Media

Seed Round in 2021
Skillshot Media focuses on fostering community engagement through esports by providing comprehensive event management services. The company organizes a range of competitive video game tournaments, catering to various levels from grassroots amateur competitions to professional global leagues and live arena events. In addition to tournament organization, Skillshot Media offers content production and agency services to support gaming publishers, brands, and educational institutions. Their approach combines both online and offline elements, ensuring a robust platform for esports participation and community involvement. Through industry-leading video production and active community management, Skillshot Media enhances the esports experience for participants and audiences alike.

PrizePicks

Venture Round in 2020
PrizePicks is the largest independently owned Daily Fantasy Sports platform in North America, offering a unique experience where users make real-money over/under predictions against estimated projections rather than competing against each other. This approach simplifies daily fantasy sports and provides extensive coverage across various sports, making it accessible to a broad audience. PrizePicks has established partnerships with professional sports teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins, enhancing its visibility and reach. It serves as a legal alternative to mobile sports betting in many U.S. markets, including major states like California, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. With a digital presence covering over 60 percent of the U.S. population, PrizePicks is designed for mass participation. The company is headquartered in Atlanta and is part of Performance Predictions, which also includes other fan engagement solutions. Users can access PrizePicks through its website or mobile applications available on major platforms.

Loupe

Seed Round in 2020
Loupe operates an art streaming platform that offers immersive visual content accessible on connected TVs and the web, featuring an integrated marketplace for purchasing artwork. The platform streams high-resolution art continuously and showcases a variety of prints and original works, helping artists gain visibility to a global audience. Initially launched on Apple TV, where it achieved the status of the top lifestyle app worldwide, Loupe has expanded to over 25 channels across multiple platforms including Amazon Fire, Android TV, and Pluto TV. The service is available both ad-supported for home use and with a commercial license for public display. With 2 million monthly active users and significant audience growth in recent years, Loupe targets an upscale market within the realms of consumer electronics, interior design, and the art industry.
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