PLUS Ventures, part of the Moldawsky Group, is the first multi-vehicle early-stage investment firm - a structure which enables the company to tailor the right investment suited for each venture's specific needs.  PLUS's investment specialization is in Israeli early stage, fast growth technology and media ventures. Its mission is to take a hands-on approach and help great entrepreneurs create great companies.  In addition to, and as important as, straight-up cash, PLUS puts its long-term expertise, skills, and ecosystem to work with, and for, its portfolio companies.  PLUS Ventures is one of the most active early-stage investors in Israel, and plans to continue to be a dominant player in this field for years to come.

PLUS Ventures

Microsoft Accelerator is a global initiative empowering entrepreneurs around the world on their journey to build great companies. The program is now supported by Microsoft ScaleUp. For more information please visit https://startups.microsoft.com/en-us/scale-up/            Top 250k Enrichment Emp Range Freshness 2024 - Not Found

Microsoft Accelerator

Explore. Dream. Discover. has been helping build successful global Israeli companies since 1999. With entrepreneurial spirit, and flexible investment strategy, Explore's here to provide the whole package: experience and know-how (more than 14 years in the business), a team of professionals, financial backing, network, administrative assistance and definite tenacity (not to mention their drive).

Explore. Dream. Discover.

Intel Capital invests in innovative startups targeting cloud and AI infrastructure, edge, 5G, autonomy, cybersecurity, client & gaming, enterprise applications, silicon design and manufacturing, and a wide range of other disruptive technologies. Since 1991, Intel Capital has invested US$12.9 billion in more than 1,582 companies worldwide. Intel Capital has adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider.

Intel Capital

R/GA Ventures goes beyond financial capital to provide access to R/talent GA's and extensive client network to founders. It is developing an innovation platform to assist industry leaders in disrupting business as usual by connecting them with groundbreaking technologies and emerging players that can open up new doors. Beyond financial capital, R/GA Ventures connects early- and growth-stage startups with its creative talent, clients, and innovative program partners. Its flexible financing terms help businesses at every stage of funding and growth. It invests at current market valuations in each of its program companies.

R/GA Ventures

We are a New York City based investment firm focused on venture capital and private equity opportunities. Our team invests in technology enabled companies in the financial, consumer, healthcare, and software industries. Our portfolio companies have strong management teams characterized by integrity, intelligence, experience, energy, and passion.

Rosecliff Ventures

Elysian Park Ventures is the private investment arm of the LA Dodgers Ownership Group innovating in sports, technology and entertainment.

Elysian Park Ventures

QB1 Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm focusing primarily on US and Israeli companies. Our mission is to identify the best opportunities across a wide spectrum of industries and stages. We invest in passionate entrepreneurs who turn innovative ideas and business models into reality.

QB1 Ventures

O.G. Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm that focuses on early-growth opportunities, typically B and C rounds. The firm was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Monaco. In 2022, O.G. Venture Partners announced Fund II of $400M following the successful $100m Fund I, later expanded to $150m. Fund I has invested in 21 companies since its 2017 launch, with 5 exits to date. The Fund I portfolio includes a large number of fast-growing growth stage start-ups: LendBuzz, WSC Sports, BlueVine, Bringg, Paxos, Connecteam, Elementor, Coralogix, Candivore and SuperPlay.

O.G. Venture Partners

We're a Detroit-based Venture Capital firm on a crazed mission.  We back seed and early-stage technology companies who have a purpose.  Our purpose is to help rebuild the Detroit area through entrepreneurial fire.  We view business building as a palate for creative expression and an opportunity to make a difference and change the world.  If not, why bother?  We are creative business builders, not money managers.  We are entrepreneurs helping other entrepreneurs build and grow meaningful companies.   It's not just about the idea or the industry.  To us, it's about backing passionate entrepreneurs that can both dream and execute. Great thinking trumps fancy diplomas. Imagination beats pedigree.  Looking for investment opportunities in these sectors: internet, digital media, marketing technology, direct-to-consumer, sports & entertainment, social media, e-commerce, software.  Your biotech or advanced manufacturing idea may be groundbreaking, but that's not our focus.  We'd just screw it up if we got involved.

Detroit Venture Partners

Founded in 2009 and based in Tel-Aviv, 2B-Angels is an early stage micro venture capital fund. We invest in disruptive startups and exceptional entrepreneurs. The initial investment range is $250K-$750M in Seed and Pre-Series A rounds, with reserve capital for follow-on funding in future rounds. There is a strong and growing market need for value ad funding between Angels funding and significant series A. Our mission is to provide extensive mentorship and support to help our portfolio companies find the right product market fit, discover key insights and obtain significant metrics to raise additional funding to build their market presence. We focus on innovation in enterprise software, cyber security and digital communications.

2B Angels

NTT DOCOMO Ventures is the venture capital arm of NTT DOCOMO, Inc. specializing in investments in incubation, early stage, middle stage, and later/pre-IPO stage companies. It prefers to invest in the field of information technology, telecommunications, content platform services, battery power, authentication security, BigData, a solution with devices, cloud, and communication platforms. The firm invests in and outside of Japan. It seeks to invest up to about USD $2 million to USD $3 million per investment. It prefers to seek minority stakes of around 20% or less per portfolio. The firm seeks to exit its investments through sales of stocks or transfer of shares to DOCOMO and NTT Group companies. It also runs an accelerator program called DOCOMO Incubation Program. Docomo Innovation Ventures, previously known as NTT Investment Partners Inc., was established on February 20, 2008, and is based in Minato, Chiba, Japan.

NTT DOCOMO Ventures

Founded by Shelly Hod Moyal and Mor Assia, iAngels is a women-led venture capital firm and one of Israel's most active and recognized investors. Combining a deep, proprietary due-diligence process alongside best-in-class reporting, iAngels provides a window into Israel's extremely rich startup world and has a proven ability to generate and deliver superior VC returns. iAngels believes in going beyond and backs those who do, partnering with some of the highest-caliber entrepreneurs in the nation.

iAngels

Go4it Capital works with exceptional entrepreneurs who are building innovative global businesses in sports, digital media, and health and wellness. Our shared goal is to make the world a more active and enjoyable place.

Go4it Capital

ISF is an IT company specializing in management consultancy services.

ISF, Inc.

Maor operates as a venture capital fund that concentrates on Israeli technology companies already generating revenue. The fund specifically targets those with a proven concept in place and a requirement for scaling up their operations.

Maor Investments

WISE Ventures is an investment fund based in Manhattan that is focused on early and growth stage investment opportunities that leverage our strategic value. Led by an ownership group with deep sports & entertainment and real estate experience, we are able to assess, champion, and add value to next-gen companies in those industries.

WISE Ventures

HBSE Ventures is a venture capital fund focused on sports-tech.

HBSE Ventures

ION Crossover Partners focuses on founders with growth aspirations and businesses with untapped growth potential.​ It aspires to support management teams in scaling their business by utilizing a strategic toolkit that includes IPO preparation. ION Crossover Partners was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Herzliya, Tel Aviv.

ION Crossover Partners

WSC Sports

WSC Sports, the pioneer in AI-powered sports content technology, empowers the NBA, ESPN, YouTubeTV, LaLiga and 450 other sports organizations to connect with their fans through AI-tailored sports content experiences.  WSC Sports' platform automates the creation, management and distribution of content, enabling sports rights holders to expand reach, grow fan bases, and unlock revenue opportunities across digital platforms.  For more information, visit wsc-sports.com

WSC Sports is an Israel-based technology company that has revolutionized the way sports highlights are created, distributed, and consumed. Their proprietary AI platform analyzes live sports broadcasts, identifies every event occurring in a game, and generates customized short-form video highlights in real-time. As of January 2023, WSC Sports powered the highlight technology for over 300 major sports media rights holders worldwide, including the NBA, ESPN, La Liga, Serie A, NASCAR, YouTubeTV, and many others.

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Online media platforms that distribute sports-related content

WSC Sports is an Israel-based technology company that has revolutionized the way sports highlights are created, distributed, and consumed. Their proprietary AI platform analyzes live sports broadcasts, identifies every event occurring in a game, and generates customized short-form video highlights in real-time. As of January 2023, WSC Sports powered the highlight technology for over 300 major sports media rights holders worldwide, including the NBA, ESPN, La Liga, Serie A, NASCAR, YouTubeTV, and many others.
The company's cutting-edge machine learning algorithms enable sports organizations to automate the creation and distribution of personalized video content at speed and scale. This automation saves countless hours of manual video editing while catering to fans' growing appetite for more tailored highlights across various platforms. In May 2024, WSC Sports launched next-generation AI tools to centralize video assets beyond just game highlights, such as crowd shots and press conferences, along with personalization capabilities to directly connect with fans through a proprietary video player.
WSC Sports has been at the forefront of innovation in the sports media industry, consistently developing new content solutions and technologies. In April 2023, the company received an Emmy Award for "AI-ML Curation of Sports Highlights," cementing its position as a leader in the field. Additionally, WSC Sports formed a generative AI division in May 2024 to explore future products, including instant commentary translation, automatic graphic creation, and personalized output through chatbots.

Hexoskin is a company that manufactures smart clothing, specifically smart shirts that monitor various health metrics. The Hexoskin smart shirts are embedded with textile sensors that can track heart rate, breathing rate, minute ventilation, blood oxygen levels, steps, calories burned, and sleep patterns. The shirts connect to the Hexoskin Connected Health Platform, which collects and transmits the health data securely. Users can view their data in real-time on the Hexoskin app via Bluetooth connectivity.
Hexoskin's smart shirts have been extensively used in scientific research, with over 100 publications featuring them. They are particularly valuable for research in the fields of cardiac, respiratory, activity, stress, cognitive, and sleep studies. Renowned organizations like NASA, SpaceX, and the Canadian Space Agency have employed Hexoskin's technology for research purposes, with the company's Astroskin product receiving the 2022 International Space Station Research Innovation Award for Human Health in Space.
In terms of product offerings, Hexoskin's smart shirts are machine-washable and come with a connected device that provides up to 36 hours of battery life and 100 days of recording capacity. The company's shirts have found applications in various industries, including healthcare, sports and fitness, military and defense, industrial, and entertainment.

Hexoskin

Athos is a technology company that has developed a patented system for smart clothing that measures muscle activity using electromyography (EMG). The Athos garments, which include shirts and shorts, are embedded with sensors that detect the electrical signals produced by muscles during exercise. These signals are transmitted to a core unit that connects to a mobile app, providing real-time feedback on muscle effort, fatigue, and imbalances.
The Athos system is designed to help athletes of all levels optimize their training and performance. By visualizing muscle activation patterns, users can identify areas of weakness, correct form issues, and monitor progress over time. The app includes a library of exercises and leverages AI to provide personalized insights based on the user's muscle data.
Athos was founded in 2012 by Christopher Wiebe and Dhananja Jayalath, two electrical engineering students who recognized the potential of EMG technology to revolutionize fitness tracking. The company's mission is to empower athletes with unprecedented insights into their body's movement and performance, enabling them to train smarter and more effectively.
In October 2020, Athos Group, the parent company of Athos, reported significant growth and expansion in the off-duty law enforcement market through its subsidiary companies, including Summit Off Duty Services and RollKall. RollKall, a comprehensive off-duty staffing solution acquired by Athos Group in May 2020, had powered over 1.97 million hours of off-duty jobs across the country as of October 2020.

Athos

Atavus is a leading sports technology company specializing in tackling education and player safety solutions. Their flagship product, the Atavus Tackle System, offers a comprehensive training program that focuses on developing proper tackling techniques aimed at improving performance and reducing the risk of injuries. This data-driven approach emphasizes shoulder-led tackling, which eliminates unnecessary head contact during tackles, thereby minimizing the likelihood of concussions and other head-related injuries.
The Atavus Tackle System provides coaches with an extensive online library of coaching resources, including drill videos, practice plans, and detailed tackle plans tailored to help players master the shoulder-led technique effectively. By prioritizing fundamentals and skill acquisition, Atavus empowers coaches to instill safe and efficient tackling habits in their athletes from the grassroots level.
Atavus initially started as a rugby skills platform in 2011 before transitioning into the football domain, where it has gained widespread adoption among professional, collegiate, and high school programs. Notable early adopters of the Atavus Tackle System included the Seattle Seahawks, the University of Washington, and Ohio State University football teams. In 2019, Atavus was acquired by Phoenix Sports Partners, a sports technology and data investment fund.
Under the leadership of Kerry Carter, a former professional football player who assumed the role of CEO in January 2024, Atavus has expanded its offerings to include a software-as-a-service model, making its tackling education platform accessible to a wider market. The company has also forged strategic partnerships, such as the one announced with Hudl in April 2024, to combine Atavus' player safety expertise with advanced performance tracking technologies.

Atavus

Rank One is a company specializing in sports team management applications for K-12 athletic directors, certified athletic trainers (ATCs), and coaches. The company's flagship product, Rank One Sport, is a FERPA-compliant platform used by nearly 2,000 K-12 schools across Texas and over 1,000 schools in 25 other states. Rank One Sport offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to meet the needs of Athletic and Fine Arts directors, including schedule management, roster access, student information management, and form handling.
In September 2018, Rank One expanded its offerings with the launch of Rank One Health, a mobile application integrated with Rank One Sport. Developed in collaboration with the Children's Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Rank One Health aims to standardize student-athlete injury documentation nationwide and reduce risk for schools. The app provides a secure communication system between ATCs, team physicians, healthcare providers, and school administrators. It improves reporting and tracking of student-athlete injuries for sports medicine professionals in K-12 school systems. Rank One Health's injury documentation software is based on nationally recognized standards and evaluation methodology recommended by the Children's Health Andrews Institute.
Key customers and partnerships
Rank One's primary customers are K-12 schools, with a strong presence in Texas and 25 other states. The company collaborated with the Children's Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to develop Rank One Health, leveraging their expertise in pediatric orthopaedics and sports medicine. This partnership aimed to implement a standardized, user-friendly mobile application for managing sports-related injuries in school settings.

Rank One

TeamSnap is a leading provider of sports management software and the online community for everything related to youth sports. Its platform serves as a comprehensive solution for sports organizations, teams, coaches, players, and parents, offering a suite of integrated tools to simplify and streamline various aspects of managing sports programs.
The company's core offering, TeamSnap for Business, is designed to help sports organizations support and grow programs for families and athletes. It provides a centralized workspace where administrators can manage registration, collect signups, organize and collect program fees, launch websites, update content, create and share schedules, communicate with members, source sponsorships, and organize tournaments. This solution caters to organizations of all sizes, from small clubs to large associations.
TeamSnap also offers TeamSnap for Teams, a web and mobile application tailored for coaches, administrators, players, and parents to manage team activities, communication, and logistics. This user-friendly platform simplifies administrative tasks involved in managing a sports team, such as scheduling, communication, and tracking player availability.
Furthermore, TeamSnap for Brands is an innovative suite of products that revolutionizes how brands can engage with families through youth sports. It combines TeamSnap's digital audience of over 25 million youth sports parents, players, coaches, and administrators with its network of sponsorable leagues and tournaments. This offering allows brands to run digital, physical, national, and local campaigns at scale, reaching over 25 million parents, coaches, and athletes, representing more than USD 2.4 trillion in spending power.
In November 2022, TeamSnap acquired LeagueSide, America's leading community sports sponsorship platform, further enhancing its ability to connect brands with youth sports communities both online and in local communities.

TeamSnap

Technology solution providers for sports venues, which includes solutions for stadium management, connectivity and entertainment, and video assistant referee (VAR) technology

Platforms and devices that aid the training process and/or measure player statistics and other metrics, such as health and movement data, to improve player performance

Platforms that assists the management of teams, leagues, tournaments, and other sporting events

Providers of sports data for other sports-related platforms

Online sports betting platforms and platforms where virtual teams composed of proxies of real players of a professional sport compete based on player performance in actual games

Companies that develop apparel products equipped with technology to track and improve performance

Platforms that enable fans to engage with sports brands and other fans, and developers of solutions such as audience behavior and sentiment analytics, and audience engagement

Some solutions in the "team and league management platforms" segment operate a B2B SaaS model

Used by platforms to simulate real game scenarios in training

Used by platforms to spot trends in tactics, athlete performance, and training

Some stadium tech solutions and training support/performance analytics solutions offer a certain level of personalization

WSC Sports

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