Participated · Series A · Feb 2024

StatusPRO develops sports training and gaming products that fuse data with augmented, mixed, and virtual reality to create immersive experiences for coaches, players, and fans. Its core product lineup includes NFL PRO ERA, an NFL and NFLPA‑licensed first‑person VR simulation launched in 2022 that gives users a professional player’s perspective. The NFL PRO ERA franchise recently added head‑to‑head multiplayer gameplay and featured Lamar Jackson as its cover athlete. The company was founded and developed by former football players Troy Jones and Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins and is based in New York City and Miami. StatusPRO plans to broaden development into new sports titles while continuing to enhance modes, features, and its underlying technology. The company raised outside funding and intends to deploy proceeds toward product expansion and technical improvements. StatusPRO provides a suite of training and gaming products that combine player data with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Its training platform uses real-time player data to power holographic experiences that let players simulate any practice or game scenario without the physical impact of playing. Players are able to simulate virtual practice sessions while in different locations to mitigate the effects of having less time on the field. The company plans to leverage its platform to expand into the gaming market. StatusPRO said it will use the recently raised funds to accelerate expansion of products aimed at reshaping how players and coaches prepare for games and to define new forms of engagement between athletes and fans. The company was co-founded by Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins and Troy Jones and is based in Miami, FL.

Participated · Series A · Jul 2021

Buzzer is a mobile platform that personalizes discovery and short-form viewing of live sports on mobile devices. The app aggregates and organizes live sports streaming rights into one accessible platform and lets users set customized alerts based on player, team and league preferences. Current league partners include NBA League Pass, PGA TOUR and NHL, with additional partnerships slated to be announced. Buzzer is in Early Access on iOS and Android; users build profiles, join a waitlist, and receive full access before the platform’s official launch later in the year. The company intends to use new funding to scale the product, build social features, pursue partnership opportunities, and grow the team through key hires. Buzzer was founded by CEO Bo Han in 2020 and is based in New York City. Buzzer is a mobile platform that aggregates sports rights and live content and allows fans to set up customized notifications. The app authenticates viewing through users' existing subscriptions or enables instant, secure micropayments so users can buy exactly what they want to watch. Led by founder and CEO Bo Han, Buzzer is based in New York City and has 16 employees across the U.S. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and broaden its business reach. Buzzer targets personalized live-sports experiences by combining content aggregation with flexible access and payment options. No revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Seed · May 2021

The GIST was founded by Jacie DeHoop, Ellen Hyslop and Roslyn McLarty and began in 2018 as a newsletter that has expanded into a news site, podcast and partnerships. The product focuses on accessible, inclusive sports coverage targeted at casual and female fans, positioning itself against traditional male-dominated sports media. The company cites audience growth of 350% through 2020 and partnerships with brands such as the NBA, FanDuel, Red Bull and Adidas. Revenue is up over 1,000% year-over-year and the startup is on course to meet $1 million in total revenue for 2021. The GIST plans to use new funding to hire across content, sales and operations to continue scaling its audience and commercial partnerships.