Stadia Fund III
Stadia Fund III is a venture capital fund managed by Stadia Ventures, based in St. Louis, Missouri. The fund focuses on investing in sports and esports startups, aiming to identify and support 4-6 promising companies twice a year. Each selected startup receives a $100,000 investment and participates in a comprehensive 14-week business development bootcamp, which includes seven sessions designed to enhance their business acumen. Founders are paired with experienced mentors and gain access to a vast network of potential clients. Over its four-year operation, Stadia Ventures has developed a portfolio of 40 companies, achieving five successful exits and helping its portfolio companies raise over $53 million in additional funding. The firm has also expanded its operations to Frisco/Dallas, further enhancing its reach in the sports business ecosystem.
Healium is a drugless solution for the self-management of anxiety. It's the world's first immersive media channel powered by the user's brainwaves and heart rate via their wearables. In three peer-reviewed journals, Healium has been shown to quickly reduce anxiety and increase feelings of positivity in as little as four minutes. These data-driven VR and AR escapes are controlled by the user's emotions displayed on the screen via their wearables.
BODITRAK SPORTS is a sports technology company based in Morning View, Kentucky, specializing in the interaction between athletes and the ground. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions that help instructors and athletes enhance performance while minimizing the risk of injury. By manufacturing golf goods and utilizing advanced technology, BODITRAK SPORTS aims to improve the overall athletic experience and provide valuable insights into an athlete's performance dynamics.
ROOKIES LLC develops an application that allows users to create and print their own baseball cards. Its application allows users to edit photos, text, and colors on their personalized baseball cards. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.