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Courtside Ventures

Location on request · Invests in US; North America; UK; Europe; Asia; LATAM; Global; MENA · Website

Thesis

Sports, lifestyle, and gaming represent the next generation of consumer spending and time allocation. We partner with founders who challenge traditional definitions and build sustainable, scaled consumer businesses.

Likely not a fit for

No pure gambling (casino), no non-tech plays in these verticals, no founders without deep sector expertise or passion

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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Kai Bond

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Vasu Kulkarni

PartnerPartner

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Deepen Parikh

PartnerPartner

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Oliver Ressler

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Cort Post

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Portfolio

The AthleticMedia Entertainment

The Athletic provides exclusive sports news, stories, scores, schedules, podcasts, and in-depth analysis across various sports leagues.

100 ThievesGaming

100 Thieves is a lifestyle brand and esports organization that merges gaming culture with streetwear fashion, offering a range of apparel and accessories, as well as competitive gaming teams.

Veo SportsMedia Entertainment

Veo Sports provides innovative camera solutions for recording, analyzing, and sharing sports matches, utilizing advanced technology to enhance performance insights for teams and players.

Religion of SportsMedia Entertainment

Religion of Sports is a full service studio based in Los Angeles that tells resonant stories about the soul and science of elite performance, celebrating the mythic aspects of sports and human potential.

Baller League
Players LoungeGaming

Win cash playing & watching video games. Players Lounge offers a platform where users can compete in video games for cash prizes.

Camb AIMedia Entertainment

CAMB.AI is the localization infrastructure for the internet bringing your content to everyone in their language. They offer services such as real-time dubbing, translation, voice cloning, and audio separation, supporting over 140 languages.

VeoMarketing Adtech

Veo Technologies offers an innovative solution for recording sports matches automatically, eliminating the need for a camera operator. Founded in 2015 in Copenhagen, the platform provides coaches and players with the ability to watch and share their sports through automated video recording, editing, and analytics, democratizing access to high-quality video content.

JackpotGaming

Jackpot.com is a leading online lottery platform that aims to revolutionize the lottery experience through innovation and variety. Launched in 2016, it allows players to bet on the outcomes of major lotteries and offers an enriched gaming experience with casino games, scratchcards, and instant win games, all accessible via a user-friendly mobile app or desktop interface.

The AthleticBiotech Life Sciences

The Athletic is a subscription-based sports news website that provides in-depth coverage of various sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and more. It offers stories, scores, schedules, podcasts, and other content aimed at sports enthusiasts seeking comprehensive analysis and reporting.

StockXEcommerce Marketplaces

StockX is a global marketplace that provides unique access to hard-to-find fashion, collectibles, and electronics. Utilizing a data-driven bid-ask model, the platform offers buyers real-time visibility to ensure they are getting a fair price, catering to consumers who value self-expression and individuality.

Religion of SportsMedia Entertainment

Religion of Sports is an award-winning media production company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. The company focuses on creating thoughtful and elevated stories that explore the significance of sports, highlighting the spirituality, science, and humanity that connect elite performers with people from all walks of life.

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Courtside Ventures Research Investment Thesis Courtside Ventures is the leading early-stage venture capital fund focused exclusively on sports, lifestyle, and gaming. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, Courtside partners with early-stage founders challenging traditional definitions of these three sectors. The fund believes that sports, lifestyle, and gaming represent the next generation of con

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