Who founded PrizePicks?

PrizePicks was founded by Adam Wexler.

Who are PrizePicks's investors?

PrizePicks's investors include 305 Ventures, Atlanta Technology Angels, Phoenix Capital Ventures, RevUp Capital, SK Ventures.

PrizePicks

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PrizePicks is a daily fantasy sports and prediction platform where users build lineups combining player stat projections with team picks (game winners, spreads, and over/unders) across sports like NBA, WNBA, and MLB. It offers event contracts for U.S. residents in select states through a mobile app.

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Founders & leadership

Adam Wexler Founder · Board MemberAdam Wexler is founder of PrizePicks, a daily fantasy sports and prediction platform offering event contracts and player stat projections across major sports leagues.

Investors · 7

305 Ventureslisted by 305 VenturesMiami

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Atlanta Technology Angelslisted by Atlanta Technology AngelsAtlanta · $200K – $2M

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Phoenix Capital Ventureslisted by Phoenix Capital VenturesAtlanta

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RevUp Capitallisted by RevUp CapitalBoston

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SK Venturesreported

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Astralis CapitalThe Player's Impact

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountstrategic round of fundingDec 2021
Astralis Capital, Phoenix Capital Ventures, The Player's Impact
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Founder mafia

4 people who came through PrizePicks went on to found or lead other companies.

Jon HallettBoard MemberFounded Gridline Lambert ChuSenior Data Science EngineerFounded Point API Scott SicklesSenior Software EngineerFounded Nullstone Adam WexlerFounderFounded SidePrize

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In the news

Allwyn to Acquire Majority Stake in PrizePicks, Creating a New Force in Global Entertainmentprizepicks.com · Sep 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does PrizePicks do?: PrizePicks is a daily fantasy sports and prediction platform where users build lineups combining player stat projections with team picks (game winners, spreads, and over/unders) across sports like NBA, WNBA, and MLB. It offers event contracts for U.S. residents in select states through a mobile app.
Who founded PrizePicks?: PrizePicks was founded by Adam Wexler.
Who are PrizePicks's investors?: PrizePicks's investors include 305 Ventures, Atlanta Technology Angels, Phoenix Capital Ventures, RevUp Capital, SK Ventures.