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

Elysian Park Ventures

Advancit Capital is an early-stage investment firm focused on media, entertainment, and technology companies. The firm seeks the opportunity to form long-term partnerships with talented, focused, and driven entrepreneurs. With its strategic and industry expertise, Advancit Capital provides value-added resources at the critical growth stages of companies.

Advancit Capital

Courtside Ventures invest in early-stage founders that are transforming the intersection of sports, technology, and media. Built on the backs of highly specialized sports and media entrepreneurs and investors, Courtside Ventures look to utilize their industry networks and deep domain knowledge to bring unparalleled value to their companies. They build long-term partnerships with management, by providing ongoing strategic support across all aspects of operations.

Courtside Ventures

Founded in 2012, LionTree is an independent investment and merchant bank with deep roots in the media, technology, communications, consumer, and creative industries. LionTree's thematic focus and expertise provide a differentiated perspective to help their relationships unlock growth and transformation across key areas of the global digital economy.

LionTree

Lunch Partners is a group of business leaders that invests together in early-stage companies with passionate leaders. It supports its portfolio companies with unique expertise and strategic guidance. The firm reviews founder-led companies, at seed and early A rounds, across industries, with a bias towards passionate entrepreneurs who are supported by teams with substantial domain expertise. They look for products and services that demonstrate clear purpose, market demand, and massive potential. It prioritizes teams that leverage consumer intelligence and operational excellence to establish and grow a direct, one-to-one connection with consumers. In 2017, the New York, New York-based company was formed by a group of business leaders.

Lunch Partners

LinkinFirm specializes in career management and business intermediation, as well as providing consultancy to leading companies in the Brazilian, US, and Italian markets. LinkinFirm provides creative ideas and innovative marketing concepts for business development, putting its clients one step ahead of the consumer market.

LinkinFirm

Sun Moritz is a Single Family Office that invests in a diverse range of asset classes worldwide. Our investment strategy encompasses both liquid and illiquid assets, with a venture capital division dedicated to supporting Brazilian entrepreneurs and funds.

Sun Moritz

Shamrock Capital Advisors is an investment firm that focuses on investing in the media, entertainment, and communications sectors. It uses its proprietary network of relationships and deep industry vertical knowledge to identify companies with significant value creation potential for investment. The firm was founded in 1978 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Shamrock Capital Advisors

Eldridge Industries invests across insurance, asset management, technology, mobility, sports & gaming, media & music, real estate, and consumer industries. The firm seeks to build and grow businesses led by proven management teams that have demonstrated leadership and experience to scale an enterprise.  Eldridge Industries is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices across the United States and London.

Eldridge Industries

Ruttenberg Gordon Investments (“RGI”) specializes in equity and debt investments in real estate, private equity, growth equity, and alternative hard assets. To date the firm has made 100+ investments amounting to $3Bn+ of total transaction volume.

Ruttenberg Gordon Investments

Cerro Capital is a sports investment firm that invests globally in premium and emerging IP and content that connects consumers to the culture of sports.  Cerro invests in and builds lasting terminal value through unique intellectual property: (a) sports leagues and teams, (b) original content, and (c) related media rights and technology. Cerro's portfolio includes Religion of Sports, GAMURS Group, and the X Games.

Cerro Capital

Religion of Sports

Religion of Sports is a Santa Monica, CA-based sports media company that provides scripted and unscripted videos, podcasts, feature films, and social content about sports. Founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, Religion of Sports creates best-in-class content and is building a brand focused on human/emotional storytelling in and around the world of sports.

Religion of Sports is a media production company that creates thought-provoking content exploring the significance of sports. Founded in 2017 by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, the company is driven by the belief that sports have the power to transcend mere entertainment and delve into profound human experiences.

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Religion of Sports is a media production company that creates thought-provoking content exploring the significance of sports. Founded in 2017 by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, the company is driven by the belief that sports have the power to transcend mere entertainment and delve into profound human experiences.
Religion of Sports has garnered acclaim for its compelling storytelling, showcasing the resilience, mental fortitude, and personal journeys of elite athletes through impactful documentaries and series. The company's flagship offerings include "Man in the Arena" (2021), a 10-episode ESPN+ docuseries chronicling Tom Brady's underdog story spanning 10 Super Bowl appearances, and "Simone vs.. Herself" (2021), which followed gymnastics icon Simone Biles during her most challenging moments. Other notable productions encompass "Passion Play: Russell Westbrook" (2021) on Showtime, exploring the NBA star's complex life, and "Greatness Code" (2020-2022) on Apple TV+, where legendary athletes dissect pivotal career memories.
In addition to its Emmy-nominated visual storytelling, Religion of Sports has ventured into audio narratives with the Ambies-nominated podcasts "Crushed" and "False Idol." The company's diverse slate spans scripted, unscripted, and digital content, solidifying its position as a prolific, premium content studio. In June 2022, Religion of Sports secured USD 50 million in Series B funding to further invest in original intellectual property and expand its global reach.

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 media platforms that distribute sports-related content

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

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