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Causeway Media Partners

Venture capital

Cambridge · Series A–Growth · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Causeway focuses on growth stage companies operating in sports, fitness, and related sectors. The firm emphasizes providing value-added partnership by leveraging deep experience and established networks within these industries.

Invests inGamingMedia & EntertainmentCambridge

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Growth
HQ
Cambridge, US
AUM
$390M
Tracked investments
33

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website
Bob Higgins· Co-Founder & Partner

Veteran investor with over 30 years of venture and private equity experience. Co-founder of Highland Capital Partners (1988-2013), which raised over $3 billion across nine funds. Named fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and recognized on the Forbes Midas List for top venture capitalist status.

Mark Wan· Co-Founder & Partner

Seasoned private equity and venture investor with over 25 years of experience. Co-founder of Three Arch Partners (1993-2012), a healthcare-focused firm that raised over $1 billion across five funds. Also co-founder of the Boston Celtics acquisition and owner in the San Francisco 49ers.

Wyc Grousbeck· Co-Founder & Partner

Seasoned investment professional with over 25 years of experience in investment, operations, and legal affairs. Co-founder of Causeway; former General Partner at Highland Capital Partners (1995-2002); previously served as CEO of the Boston Celtics and is active on the NBA's board committees and other major organizations.

Dave Poltack· Partner & Chief Financial Officer

Finance and operations leader with over 20 years in private equity and venture capital. Manages Causeway's financial reporting, HR, facilities, and investor relations. Previously served as CFO and Managing Director at Globespan Capital Partners, an IT-focused VC firm.

Jossette Curtis· Executive Assistant, Mark Wan and Dave Poltack

Executive assistant supporting two partners.

Patty McKinnon· Executive Assistant, Bob Higgins

Executive assistant supporting the Co-Founder & Partner.

Wendy Cooper· Executive Assistant, Wyc Grousbeck

Executive assistant supporting the Co-Founder & Partner.

What they invest in

from 4 of 33 portfolio companies

Consumer ×3Gaming ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Media & Entertainment ×1SaaS ×1Sports Tech ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 33 tracked

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All-electric global auto racing series
ALLCITYallcitynetwork.com𝕏
AR platform for mobile gaming
Cross-platform video app development technology
Fiaformulaefiaformulae.com𝕏
FitOnfitonapp.com
FloSportsflosports.tv
Freeleticsfreeletics.com
Global leader in thrill-based entertainment
Live event ticket search engine
Mass customized athletic gear
Mayhemnianticlabs.com

Niantic Labs develops mobile games and apps that encourage outdoor exploration and real-world community engagement through location-based gaming experiences.

ConsumerGaming

Mobile commerce technology
Mobile-first customer loyalty solution
New York, NYseatgeek.com
Omazeomaze.com
Peer-to-peer event marketplace
Performance apparel for competitive runners
PGA TOURpgatour.com𝕏
Poshposh.vipin
Pro Shopproshop.incin
SportsEngine (Acquired by NBCUniversal)sportsengine.com

SportsEngine provides software solutions to help youth sports organizations, teams, and leagues manage operations and engage athletes and families. The platform serves sports-driven organizations across North America.

B2B MarketplacesSaaSSports Techunknown

SquadLockersquadlocker.comin𝕏
Tracksmithtracksmith.com𝕏
TuneIntunein.com

TuneIn is an audio streaming platform that aggregates live sports, news, music, podcasts, and over 120,000 radio stations in a single interface. It serves listeners across multiple connected devices and digital assistants.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSector Agnostic

Voice-controlled games and entertainment
Weekend (formerly known as Volley)weekend.comin𝕏

Weekend develops voice-activated games for television that encourage group interaction and social engagement, offering licensed game shows and branded content for families and friend groups.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US

Max Child(Founder/CEO)inJames Wilsterman(Founder/CTO)in

Zigazoozigazoo.com
Zwiftzwift.com

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Causeway Media Partners invest at?
Causeway Media Partners invests at the Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Causeway Media Partners focus on?
Causeway Media Partners focuses on Gaming, Media & Entertainment.
Where is Causeway Media Partners located?
Causeway Media Partners is headquartered in Cambridge, US.

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