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Fund profile

Courtside Ventures

Courtside Ventures

New York, United States

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About

Courtside Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm specializing in sports, lifestyle, and gaming investments. Founded by Vasu Kulkarni, the firm is headquartered in New York City. Courtside has a strong portfolio, including notable companies like The Athletic, StockX, and 100 Thieves. Their focus is on businesses at the intersection of sports, media, and technology, reflecting a keen interest in the content creation, distribution, and monetization spaces. With three funds totaling over $200 million in assets under management, Courtside Ventures has made over 80 active investments. They typically participate in Seed and Series A rounds, often leading the funding efforts. The firm’s geographic focus spans both the U.S. and international markets, with about 20% of their investments located outside the U.S. Courtside Ventures employs a strategic approach, prioritizing startups that can demonstrate significant potential in their niche markets. They look for passionate entrepreneurs and innovative business models that can drive growth in sports tech, wellness, and gaming. Noteworthy team members include Vasu Kulkarni, Deepen Parikh, and Kai Bond, each bringing extensive experience and a deep network in their respective fields. For startups seeking to connect with Courtside Ventures, it's crucial to present a clear vision aligned with the firm’s core investment themes. They appreciate pitches that highlight unique value propositions and scalable business models that can thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of sports, lifestyle, and gaming.

Details

Round

Debt Financing
Seed
Series A
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
AI & Deep Tech
B2B
CleanTech & Sustainability
Communications & Messaging
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Fashion & Apparel
Fintech & Financial services
Gaming
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
HR & Recruitment
Legal & Professional services
Lifestyle
Media, Events & Entertainment
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Sports & Fitness
Transportation & Mobility
VR & AR
Web 3,0
Web 3.0

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$709.3k

Historical average check

$350M

Historical max check

February 2025

Last investment date

120

Investments

E-commerce & Retail

Sports & Fitness

Healthtech & Wellness

Web 3.0

Software & Apps

Advertising & Marketing

Gaming

Media, Events & Entertainment

Other

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courtsidevc.com

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hello@courtsidevc.com

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