Stadia Ventures

Stadia Ventures is a venture capital investment firm and sports business accelerator based in St. Louis, Missouri, with expanded operations in Frisco/Dallas. Founded in 2015, the firm focuses on sports and esports startups, seeking to invest in 4-6 promising companies twice a year. Each selected startup receives a $100,000 investment and participates in a 14-week business development bootcamp that includes mentorship from industry experts and networking opportunities with potential clients. Over four years, Stadia Ventures has built a portfolio of 40 companies, achieving five successful exits and enabling its portfolio companies to raise over $53 million in funding. The firm emphasizes sectors such as lifestyle and recreation, performance and wellness, fan engagement, content, media, and entertainment, as well as esports and sports betting.

Art Chou

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Tim Hayden

Co-Founder and General Partner

Brandon Janosky

Managing Director

Joe Pimmel

Managing Partner

Past deals in Hunting

GoWild

Seed Round in 2020
GoWild is a social commerce platform tailored for outdoor enthusiasts, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a robust social network combined with an e-commerce engine, enabling users to share experiences and shop for outdoor gear. GoWild features a vast marketplace with hundreds of thousands of products, making it one of the largest online platforms for outdoor equipment. Additionally, the platform includes activity tracking capabilities, allowing users to log outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting, and archery in real-time. This dual functionality not only fosters community engagement among outdoor enthusiasts but also facilitates connections between consumers and brands.

GoWild

Pre Seed Round in 2019
GoWild is a social commerce platform tailored for outdoor enthusiasts, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a robust social network combined with an e-commerce engine, enabling users to share experiences and shop for outdoor gear. GoWild features a vast marketplace with hundreds of thousands of products, making it one of the largest online platforms for outdoor equipment. Additionally, the platform includes activity tracking capabilities, allowing users to log outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting, and archery in real-time. This dual functionality not only fosters community engagement among outdoor enthusiasts but also facilitates connections between consumers and brands.

Outdoor Access

Seed Round in 2018
Outdoor Access, Inc. operates an online platform that connects outdoor enthusiasts, including hunters, anglers, and campers, with private landowners looking to lease their land for recreational purposes. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company aims to enhance accessibility and affordability in outdoor activities while providing landowners with an opportunity to monetize their property. Outdoor Access promotes ethical outdoor practices among its members, who are encouraged to adhere to specific rules set by landowners. Additionally, the company fosters a commitment to passing down outdoor traditions by allowing children under 18 to access its services for free, ensuring that future generations can enjoy outdoor experiences.

Fishidy

Venture Round in 2015
Fishidy is a map-based social networking platform tailored for anglers, designed to enhance their fishing experiences by providing critical location-based information. The platform offers interactive waterway maps that allow users to identify nearby fishing spots, plan successful outings, and log their catches. Fishidy also fosters community engagement by enabling users to share their fishing experiences and achievements on social media, thus creating a space for anglers to connect and celebrate their passion for fishing. By combining essential tools and social features, Fishidy aims to maximize the time anglers spend on the water.
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