Athletic Ventures
Angel networkSeed–Growth · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Athletic Ventures is a community-driven investor formed by elite athletes who back innovative, disruptive private companies. It positions itself as an active, value-adding investor rather than a passive one, leveraging the discipline and high-performance mindset of professional sport to help portfolio companies grow. The firm aims to generate strong financial returns while creating education and investment opportunities for athletes. Beyond capital, it offers strategic support such as brand ambassadors, earned media, social media amplification, and mentorship across a network spanning more than 500 athletes and 25+ sporting codes.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 19 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:New Zealand×1Singapore×1
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSurry Hills
Bruce Buchanan(Director)
Mobile, one-click ordering for venues and suppliers.
Surry Hills, Nsw
Melanie Perkins(Executive Officer, Director)Clifford Obrecht(Executive Officer, Director)
Who Gives A Crap sells toilet paper and related household paper products directly to consumers, donating 50% of its profits to clean water and sanitation non-profits worldwide.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social Good
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAirwallex · ynetnews.com · Jun 29, 2026
Hnry · startupdaily.net · Dec 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Athletic Ventures invest at?
- Athletic Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Athletic Ventures focus on?
- Athletic Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTommy Talks with Matt de Boer! From AFL to Athletic Ventures.
Ausmerican Aces · Matt de Boer
Images
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