Drive by DraftKings
Venture capitalBoston · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Also known as DRIVE BY DRAFTKINGS, LLC
Investment thesis
Drive by DraftKings invests in SportsTech and Entertainment, believing technology is transforming sports, gaming and media while the human energy of competition endures. The firm partners with founders pushing into new markets and categories to shape the future of play and performance. Positioned as a fully independent yet strategic venture capital partner, it leverages founding partners DraftKings, General Catalyst, Accomplice and Boston Seed Capital. Its competitive edge includes superior deal flow, aligned founding partners, an experienced team and advisors, and connections to industry experts, athletes, team owners and media properties. Drive describes itself as the strategic source of venture capital in SportsTech and Entertainment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesSports Tech ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12 dated
Nextiles is a materials science company that combines patented fabric-based sensor and sewing technology with a data analytics platform to measure human performance, capturing forces, range of motion, and 3D motion from compression clothing.
HardwareNew MaterialsSports TechBrooklyn, US
George Sun(Chief Executive Officer)John Peters(Director)Matthew Evans(Executive Officer)
BoardMeredith McPherron(Director)in
Co-investorsPhoenix Capital Ventures
Bandit is a running apparel and lifestyle brand that designs and sells head-to-toe apparel, socks, and running gear for runners of all levels.
ConsumerSports TechBrooklyn, US
Tim West(Founder)Nick West(Executive Officer, Director)Nick W.(Founder)in
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpCollaborative FundJoyance PartnersPoint King CapitalSuperAngel.Fund
Spren offers a smartphone-camera body composition scan that uses patented imaging technology and validated algorithms to measure metrics like body fat, lean mass, and cardio-metabolic health without extra hardware.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsJoint EffectsKarlani CapitalIdeaship
WHOOP is a wearable health monitoring device that provides 24/7 tracking of sleep, strain, stress, and heart health metrics to help users optimize their fitness and wellness.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessBoston, US
Will Ahmed(Founder)inWilliam Ahmed(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJeff Fagnan(Director)
Co-investorsAccompliceBose VenturesCAVU Consumer PartnersCollaborative FundDeviation CapitalFounder Collective+10 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Bandit Running · glossy.co · Jul 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Drive by DraftKings invest at?
- Drive by DraftKings invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Drive by DraftKings focus on?
- Drive by DraftKings focuses on Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
- Where is Drive by DraftKings located?
- Drive by DraftKings is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Drive by DraftKings lead rounds?
- Drive by DraftKings typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Drive by DraftKings co-invest with?
- Drive by DraftKings most often shares deals with Collaborative Fund, Accomplice, Founder Collective, among 19 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamKiki Mills Johnston of Drive by DraftKings on innovation and entrepreneurship (SBC Summit NA)
SBC · Kiki Mills Johnston
Meredith McPherron, CEO/Managing Partner Drive by DraftKings
Ampire Media · Meredith McPherron
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