Verance Capital

Verance Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, New York. The firm focuses on providing early and growth-stage capital to companies within the sports, media, and live entertainment industries. By targeting these dynamic sectors, Verance Capital aims to support innovative businesses that are poised for expansion and success.

Lyle Ayes

Founder and CEO

Jeremy Hoffman

Principal

Julian Kershaw-Weih

Principal

17 past transactions

League One Volleyball

Venture Round in 2024
League One Volleyball is a sports platform for female athletes. It specializes in transforming the ambitious potential of volleyball players, from cramped backyard dreamers to professionals, into a nationwide network of celebrated champion athletes. It helps women-led players inspire girls across the country through training, scholarships, and professional development.

Range Media Partners

Funding Round in 2024
Range Media Partners LLC is an entertainment agency and management firm based in Beverly Hills, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in providing management and representation services to a diverse range of clients, including artists, directors, writers, and professional athletes. In addition to talent management, Range Media Partners offers services across various sectors of the entertainment industry, including music, sports, and production, focusing on building and advancing the careers of its clients.

Swag Golf

Series A in 2023
Manufacturer of golf equipment and accessories intended to evolve and push the limits of conservative sport to meet changing styles. The company offers premium milled putters, headcovers, and accessories, providing customers with golf accessories of all ages.

MVPindex

Series B in 2023
MVPindex, headquartered in Austin, Texas, operates a social media intelligence platform that helps brands measure the digital value of their sponsorships in the sports and entertainment sectors. The platform employs a transparent methodology and contextual performance analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships and activations. By providing precise and transparent data, MVPindex enables nearly 100 brands, media entities, and sports organizations worldwide to benchmark sponsorship performance, understand audience engagement, and optimize campaign strategies. This allows clients to make informed investment decisions and accurately assess the value of their assets in a rapidly evolving industry.

OnePlan

Venture Round in 2023
OnePlan is a developer of a collaborative event planning platform that simplifies and streamlines the management of events. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for event planning, design, and management, enabling real-time collaboration among users. By centralizing and automating the event planning process, OnePlan eliminates the need for multiple documents and facilitates hassle-free execution of events for its clients.

League One Volleyball

Series A in 2022
League One Volleyball is a sports platform for female athletes. It specializes in transforming the ambitious potential of volleyball players, from cramped backyard dreamers to professionals, into a nationwide network of celebrated champion athletes. It helps women-led players inspire girls across the country through training, scholarships, and professional development.

Winners Alliance

Private Equity Round in 2022
Winners Alliance is a global commercial solution that focuses on optimizing and maximizing the collective value of athletes. Established in August 2022, it operates as the for-profit affiliate of the Professional Tennis Players Association and the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations. The company specializes in creating group licensing, partnership, sponsorship, content, event, and investment opportunities for athletes worldwide. It offers services aimed at enhancing the professional and personal development of athletes through sports programs that include trading cards, collectibles, and video games. By leveraging the collective commercial rights of numerous athletes, Winners Alliance fosters impactful opportunities for both athletes and brands.

Stix Golf

Series A in 2022
Stix Golf provides headcovers, bamboo golf tees, golf balls, eco-hybrid golf glove, magnetic golf towel, stand bag, clubs, and accessories. Their customers inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.

TAPPP

Series B in 2022
TAPPP is a New York City-based company that facilitates access to sports content and betting through innovative payment solutions. By providing multiple payment options, TAPPP allows consumers to easily engage with sports streaming products, including those from major leagues like MLB and NFL. The company enhances the sports viewing experience by offering a gaming and transaction platform that delivers real-time, content-specific experiences across various devices. TAPPP's services include on-screen, at-event, and in-store products aimed at creating impactful and contextual commerce opportunities. This approach not only improves customer engagement but also supports companies in acquiring new customers and increasing their overall satisfaction. TAPPP's mission is to make sports content more engaging and accessible to fans while ensuring a safe and convenient betting experience.

Wave Sports + Entertainment

Series B in 2022
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company dedicated to serving the next generation of digital sports fans. With a portfolio of over 30 media brands, it creates and distributes engaging sports-related content across various platforms, including Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, reaching more than 500 million Gen Z and Millennial fans monthly. The company focuses on building original content, fostering talent, and developing products tailored to digitally native audiences. Additionally, Wave operates a full-service agency that specializes in public relations, social media, creative services, and influencer marketing, leveraging its expertise to enhance engagement and interaction with fans. Its content consistently ranks among the most highly engaged across social media platforms, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and audience connection in the sports and entertainment industry.

Pushologies

Venture Round in 2022
Pushologies is a company that focuses on enhancing the consumer experience through its direct-to-consumer platform. It offers innovative solutions that allow brands to engage with consumers on mobile devices, enabling the delivery of high-quality advertising within applications. The platform facilitates content monetization and incorporates interactive elements to gamify user experiences, fostering stronger connections between companies and their clients. Additionally, Pushologies provides services in content marketing, automation, digital advertising, information technology, and data analytics, positioning itself as a comprehensive partner for businesses looking to optimize their digital engagement strategies.

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.

Greenfly

Venture Round in 2021
Greenfly, Inc. is a digital asset management company that specializes in content collaboration and distribution for sports and entertainment organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with an additional office in Paris, France, Greenfly offers a software platform and mobile app designed to automate the collection, organization, and distribution of short-form digital media. This platform empowers users, including athletes and brand ambassadors, to create and share media content in real-time, thereby enhancing social engagement and expanding audiences. By streamlining content workflows, Greenfly enables organizations to improve fan engagement and drive revenue through effective media management.

Meadowlark

Series A in 2021
Meadowlark Media is a content company specializing in the production of scripted and unscripted shows centered around sports. The company operates a content studio that provides development and production expertise, allowing storytellers to create diverse content tailored for third-party buyers. By focusing on sports-related narratives, Meadowlark Media aims to expand programming options and attract new audiences, positioning itself as a key player in the sports media landscape.

Exile Content Studio

Series A in 2020
Exile Content Studio is a leading media company focused on acquiring and developing original content tailored for Latinos and US Hispanics. It specializes in producing a diverse range of media, including films, television series, radio shows, and music. By offering content in both English and Spanish, Exile aims to engage and entertain audiences with a variety of curated topics, positioning itself as a comprehensive source for premium content in the marketplace.

Candytopia

Venture Round in 2020
Candytopia is an innovative company that creates a candy wonderland adventure experience, designed to offer a delightful and interactive environment for its visitors. With a focus on providing a fun-filled atmosphere, Candytopia features a variety of engaging art installations, such as flying unicorn pigs and a marshmallow tsunami. These unique attractions not only entertain but also allow customers to indulge in a diverse range of sugary delights. The company aims to deliver memorable experiences that combine creativity with flavor, making it a notable destination for candy enthusiasts and families seeking a whimsical outing.

Tixr

Venture Round in 2016
Tixr Inc. is an online ticketing platform that provides a comprehensive system for managing events. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Tixr offers tools designed to streamline the booking and attendance processes for a variety of events, including concerts, festivals, and conventions. The platform includes features such as ticket sales, customer check-in, and guest list management, allowing event organizers to enhance their operations and maximize revenue. By leveraging innovative technology, Tixr aims to improve the overall fan experience and redefine how large-scale event creators conduct their business.
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