Collectiv
Venture capitalHouston · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
The Collectiv invests in AI-native, dual-use technology that is first validated in sports and then scaled to health, enterprise, and consumer markets, alongside selective minority ownership in emerging sports leagues and franchises. Its investment areas include AI and data intelligence (machine learning, predictive analytics, computer vision, real-time market infrastructure), fan engagement and media (broadcast systems, content automation, streaming), human performance and wellness (athlete monitoring, diagnostics, recovery), venues and operators (access control, IoT, compliance), and digitally-native leagues and next-generation franchises including women's sports. The firm aims to give sports industry leaders access to equity in category-defining startups, franchises, and leagues.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 9 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×2AdTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Creator Economy ×1Developer Tools ×1Marketing Tech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 9 tracked
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beehiiv is a publishing platform for creators, publishers, and brands to build and grow newsletters, websites, podcasts, and communities.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Jake Hurd(Cofounder)Tyler Denk(Cofounder)Benjamin Hargett(Cofounder)Jacob Hurd
Co-investors359 CapitalBlue Wire CapitalConnect VenturesCreator VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+5 more
Media infrastructure that scales beyond sports, with partnerships including FloSports, Sportradar, and Nokia, reshaping how sports content is captured and distributed.
LISNR is an ultrasonic proximity platform that enables contactless commerce and customer engagement through presence detection, secure authentication, targeted promotions, and gamified loyalty experiences across retail, finance, mobility, and education sectors.
AdTechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechCincinnati, US
Rodney Williams(Founder & CEO)inChris Ridenour(Director)Monique Idlett(Director)Michael Venerable(Director)
BoardNick MacShane(Director)
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalCincyTechCourtside VenturesJumpstart VenturesLeadX Capital PartnersMercury Fund+11 more
nVenue builds AI/ML infrastructure for the creation, pricing, and resolution of prediction markets on real-world events at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareDover, US
Kelly Jean Pracht(Director and CEO)Kelly Pracht(Founder)in
BoardSam Yagan(Director)inJohn Garabedian(Director)Geoffrey Reiss(Director)
Co-investorsComcast VenturesCorazon Capital
Minority ownership in the U.S. team of SailGP, the 'F1 of Sailing,' backed by Rolex, Emirates, and Larry Ellison with CBS Paramount media rights.
Minority ownership in the U.S. team of SailGP, the 'F1 of Sailing'; co-investors Avenue Sports Fund and Elway Capital.
Global leader in ultrasonic proximity technology for loyalty, payments, and identity across sports venues, events, and enterprise environments.
Distributed video network management platform for capturing and distributing sports content, with partnerships including FloSports, Sportradar, and Nokia; co-investor Cercano Management.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesbeehiiv · reuters.com · Jan 20, 2026
nVenue · trysignalbase.com · Mar 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Collectiv made?
- Collectiv has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does Collectiv invest at?
- Collectiv invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Collectiv focus on?
- Collectiv focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, IoT, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Collectiv located?
- Collectiv is headquartered in Houston, US.
- Who does Collectiv co-invest with?
- Collectiv most often shares deals with CincyTech, Connect Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, among 54 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#14: Community Sports Tech Investing with Ashley Dewalt, Managing Partner of The Collectiv
Vetted Sports · Ashley DeWalt
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