Best VCs for Sports

43 venture capitalists actively investing in Sports.

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#1Steven Aldrich

Board Partner

First Round Capital

Steven helps companies make consequential decisions quickly despite incomplete information, test the result in the real world, and learn with a beginner's mindset. His operating history spans founding

No current personal check range or new-investment authority is published. Steven's official Board Partner profile emphasizes operational and board support; First Round's firm-wide check range should not be attributed to him personally.
Existing Portfolio SupportGrowth and ScaleBoard and Advisory
#2Vasu Kulkarni

Partner

Courtside Ventures

Vasu Kulkarni invests or supports investments through Courtside Ventures's published strategy: Partner with early-stage founders challenging traditional definitions of sports, digital media, fitness a

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#3Larry Fitzgerald

Sports Advisor

Courtside Ventures

Larry Fitzgerald serves in a Sports Advisor capacity at Courtside Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#4Deepen Parikh

Partner

Courtside Ventures

Deepen Parikh invests or supports investments through Courtside Ventures's published strategy: Partner with early-stage founders challenging traditional definitions of sports, digital media, fitness a

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#5Kai Bond

Partner

Courtside Ventures

Kai Bond invests or supports investments through Courtside Ventures's published strategy: Partner with early-stage founders challenging traditional definitions of sports, digital media, fitness and ga

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#6Oliver Ressler

Venture Partner

Courtside Ventures

Oliver Ressler invests or supports investments through Courtside Ventures's published strategy: Partner with early-stage founders challenging traditional definitions of sports, digital media, fitness

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#7Cort Post

Principal

Courtside Ventures

Cort Post invests or supports investments through Courtside Ventures's published strategy: Partner with early-stage founders challenging traditional definitions of sports, digital media, fitness and g

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#8DeVaris Brown

Technical Advisor

Courtside Ventures

DeVaris Brown serves in a Technical Advisor capacity at Courtside Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#9Sean Hurley

Real Money Gaming Advisor

Courtside Ventures

Sean Hurley serves in a Real Money Gaming Advisor capacity at Courtside Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#10Ryan Spoon

Sports and Media Advisor

Courtside Ventures

Ryan Spoon serves in a Sports and Media Advisor capacity at Courtside Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#11Andrew Stalbow

Gaming Advisor

Courtside Ventures

Andrew Stalbow serves in a Gaming Advisor capacity at Courtside Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#12Anthony Vennare

Fitness and Wellness Advisor

Courtside Ventures

Anthony Vennare serves in a Fitness and Wellness Advisor capacity at Courtside Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#13Joe Vennare

Fitness and Wellness Advisor

Courtside Ventures

Joe Vennare serves in a Fitness and Wellness Advisor capacity at Courtside Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Courtside Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#14Zach Ellis Jr.

Founder and Managing Partner

South Loop Ventures

Zach Ellis Jr. invests or supports investments through South Loop Ventures's published strategy: Back U.S. founders whose lived experience provides an edge in energy and climate, fintech and B2B SaaS,

Up to $500K at pre-seed and seed, as published by South Loop Ventures.
Pre-SeedSeed
#15Andres Bryan

Associate

South Loop Ventures

Andres Bryan invests or supports investments through South Loop Ventures's published strategy: Back U.S. founders whose lived experience provides an edge in energy and climate, fintech and B2B SaaS, h

Up to $500K at pre-seed and seed, as published by South Loop Ventures.
Pre-SeedSeed
#16Winston Gilpin

Fund Accounting

South Loop Ventures

Winston Gilpin serves in a Fund Accounting capacity at South Loop Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Up to $500K at pre-seed and seed, as published by South Loop Ventures.
Pre-SeedSeed
#17Mark Kahn

Senior Firm Advisor

South Loop Ventures

Mark Kahn serves in a Senior Firm Advisor capacity at South Loop Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Up to $500K at pre-seed and seed, as published by South Loop Ventures.
Pre-SeedSeed
#18Alex Chalmers

Managing Partner

Stadia Ventures

At the firm level, Stadia Ventures backs sports and esports companies with products and revenue, using a global industry network and accelerator model to accelerate commercial growth.

Up to $300K follow-on for accelerator graduates
Accelerator and pre-Series A
#19Brandon Janosky

Managing Partner

Stadia Ventures

At the firm level, Stadia Ventures backs sports and esports companies with products and revenue, using a global industry network and accelerator model to accelerate commercial growth.

Up to $300K follow-on for accelerator graduates
Accelerator and pre-Series A
#20Gretchen Brune

Partnership Associate

Stadia Ventures

At the firm level, Stadia Ventures backs sports and esports companies with products and revenue, using a global industry network and accelerator model to accelerate commercial growth.

Up to $300K follow-on for accelerator graduates
Accelerator and pre-Series A
#21Joe Pimmel

Managing Partner

Stadia Ventures

At the firm level, Stadia Ventures backs sports and esports companies with products and revenue, using a global industry network and accelerator model to accelerate commercial growth.

Up to $300K follow-on for accelerator graduates
Accelerator and pre-Series A
#22Julia Campbell

Director of Accelerator Operations

Stadia Ventures

At the firm level, Stadia Ventures backs sports and esports companies with products and revenue, using a global industry network and accelerator model to accelerate commercial growth.

Up to $300K follow-on for accelerator graduates
Accelerator and pre-Series A
#23Jeff Hinck

Managing Director

Rally Ventures

Jeff Hinck contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders.

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#24Justin Kaufenberg

Managing Director

Rally Ventures

Justin Kaufenberg contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology lea

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#25Stephanie McCoy

Chief Financial Officer

Rally Ventures

Stephanie McCoy contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leade

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#26Liz Benz

Operating Partner

Rally Ventures

Liz Benz contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders.

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#27Ben Fried

Venture Partner

Rally Ventures

Ben Fried contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders.

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#28Zenas Hutcheson

Venture Partner

Rally Ventures

Zenas Hutcheson contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leade

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#29Michael Jennings

Venture Partner

Rally Ventures

Michael Jennings contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology lead

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#30Tom Peterson

Venture Partner

Rally Ventures

Tom Peterson contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders.

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#31Luke Zaientz

Operating Partner

Rally Ventures

Luke Zaientz contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders.

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#32Jessi Howard

Chief People Officer

Rally Ventures

Jessi Howard contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders.

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#33Kathy Altenhoff

Vice President Investor Relations

Rally Ventures

Kathy Altenhoff contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leade

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#34Rachel Subasic

Director of Platform

Rally Ventures

Rachel Subasic contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leader

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#35Rachel Powers

Finance Manager

Rally Ventures

Rachel Powers contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#36Holly Wilde

Finance Manager

Rally Ventures

Holly Wilde contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders.

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#37Lea Avilla

Executive Admin

Rally Ventures

Lea Avilla contributes to Rally Ventures's published strategy: Create deep partnerships with early-stage business-technology companies and connect them to an operating network of technology leaders.

Rally Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official website.
Early StageSeries A
#38Kabir Kochhar

Founder and Managing Partner

Audacity

Kabir Kochhar invests or supports investments through Audacity's published strategy: Back founders rewiring media through AI-native workflows, infrastructure, tools and monetization platforms, with In

Audacity does not publish a standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#39Gaurav Verliani

Partner

Audacity

Gaurav Verliani invests or supports investments through Audacity's published strategy: Back founders rewiring media through AI-native workflows, infrastructure, tools and monetization platforms, with

Audacity does not publish a standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#40Namisha Mehra

Investments

Audacity

Namisha Mehra invests or supports investments through Audacity's published strategy: Back founders rewiring media through AI-native workflows, infrastructure, tools and monetization platforms, with In

Audacity does not publish a standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#41Omisha Chhetri

Finance and Operations

Audacity

Omisha Chhetri is listed in a Finance and Operations capacity at Audacity. No person-specific investment thesis is published for this role; the firm's mandate is included only as shared context.

Audacity does not publish a standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#42AVT Shankardass

Venture Partner

Audacity

AVT Shankardass invests or supports investments through Audacity's published strategy: Back founders rewiring media through AI-native workflows, infrastructure, tools and monetization platforms, with

Audacity does not publish a standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#43Will Heins

Venture Partner

Audacity

Will Heins invests or supports investments through Audacity's published strategy: Back founders rewiring media through AI-native workflows, infrastructure, tools and monetization platforms, with India

Audacity does not publish a standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A