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Drive by DraftKings
Venture capitalActively deployingBoston · Seed–Growth · 6 people tracked
Also known as DRIVE BY DRAFTKINGS, LLC
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Investment thesis
Drive by DraftKings is a multi-stage venture capital firm investing at the convergence of sports and technology, focusing on SportsTech and Entertainment. It backs founders building in sports, gaming and media, viewing technology as a force transforming these industries while competition remains fundamentally human. Positioned as a fully independent yet highly strategic partner, its founding partners include DraftKings, General Catalyst, Accomplice and Boston Seed Capital. The firm emphasizes superior deal flow and access, aligned founding partners, an experienced team and advisors, and deep connections to industry experts, athletes, team owners and media properties, aiming to help founders unlock their full potential and pursue ambitious ideas.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 18 of 27 portfolio companiesSports Tech ×6Consumer ×5Gaming ×5SaaS ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Fintech ×3Hardware ×3Media & Entertainment ×3
HQs:United States×11
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×33 founders×14+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with education data
Bucknell University ×2Stanford University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×3Business & Management ×2Economics ×2Finance & Accounting ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
Walmart ×2
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12022 · 62021 · 212 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)inJohn Peters(Director)Matthew Evans(Executive Officer)
BoardMeredith McPherron(Director)in
Co-investorsPhoenix Capital VenturesAlumni VenturesDraftKingsNewLab
Elite HRV provides a team dashboard for remote analysis of heart rate variability, sleep, exercise, and mood data to help coaches, sports teams, athletes, and wellness practitioners monitor client and team member wellbeing and optimize training and recovery.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessAsheville, US
Jason Moore(Executive Officer, Director)inVince Salvo(Executive Officer)inJef Fry(Executive Officer)
BoardAlyssa Moore(Director)Peter Blacklow(Director)in
Board seatMeredith McPherron· per SEC Form D · $2.1M raise · filed Sep 2024
Co-investorsHigh Country Impact FundNC IDEABoston Seed CapitalIdeaship
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)inNick West(Executive Officer, Director)Nick W.(Founder)in
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpCollaborative FundJoyance PartnersPoint King CapitalSuperAngel.Fund
Cardless provides a modular credit card platform that allows companies to embed credit products directly into their applications and websites.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Michael Spelfogel(Founder)inScott Kazmierowicz(Founder)in
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAssurant VenturesClocktower VenturesCommerce VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGreycroft+13 more
FEVO builds an e-commerce platform that combines online shopping with social features enabling shoppers to connect, collaborate, and validate purchases together.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaS
Ari D.(Founder)in
Co-investors359 CapitalContour Venture PartnersRho Capital PartnersRho VenturesSapphire VenturesHarris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment+2 more
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Jump offers a platform for sports teams that combines ticketing, dynamic pricing, resale, loyalty, and fan experience into one connected system.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech
Jordy Leiser(Founder)inAdam Kirk(Founder)Alex Rodriguez(Founder)Marc Lore(Founder)inParker Ence(Founder)Tim Chaves(Founder)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBoro CapitalBY Venture PartnersCourtside VenturesForerunner VenturesMastry+11 more
Just Women's Sports is a media brand focused exclusively on women's sports, producing editorial, social, video, live events, shows and merchandise for women's sports fans, athletes and brands.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Haley Rosen(Founder)in
Co-investorsMuse CapitalRevolutionSupernode GlobalBlue Pool CapitalDapper LabsOVO Fund+2 more
Muxy builds interactive tools for live streaming, including customizable code-based alerts, no-fee donations, and tooling for creating Twitch extensions.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGamingMarketing TechAustin, US
Jared Steffes(Founder)inSamuel Gray(Founder)in
Co-investorsKonvoy VenturesMAGIC Fund
Nextiles makes smart fabric with patented thread-based sensors woven into garments to capture biometric and movement data, including force, pressure, and strain.
HardwareIoTSports Tech
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesNewLabPhoenix Capital Ventures
PAPAYA operates a technology platform that converts popular single-player casual games, such as solitaire, into multiplayer, skill-based competitions with matchmaking and large-scale tournaments.
GamingSocial
Co-investorsMucker CapitalSidecut VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersInsight PartnersTiger Global Management
PVX Partners is an investment firm focused on the gaming industry, drawing on the operating and investing experience of its team and advisor network.
ConsumerData & InfrastructureFintechGaming
Co-investorsPlay VenturesZ Venture CapitalGeneral Catalyst
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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-investorsIdeashipJoint EffectsKarlani CapitalBoston Seed Capital
StreamLayer provides interactive advertising technology (SGAI) that adds synchronized, event-driven interactive ad experiences alongside a publisher's existing streaming video player, SSAI/CSAI, and ad-buying systems.
AdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChicago, US
John Ganschow(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStephen Ahern(Director)inKeith Bank(Director)inTimothy Ganschow(Director)
TAPPP builds a transaction and payment services platform for sports video streaming providers, connecting retail distribution of gift cards with real-time payment processing to add revenue and viewer interactivity.
FintechGamingMedia & EntertainmentSports TechNew York City, US
Sundip Agarwal(Founder)inSandy Agarwal(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAccompliceADVANTAGEOakvale CapitalVerance Capital4M HoldingCourtside Ventures+8 more
Triumph Group provides engineered systems and proprietary components for aerospace and defense companies, serving both OEM and aftermarket applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareRadnor, US
Jorge L. Valladares III(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBerkshireWarburg PincusAdams Street Partners
Triumph Labs operates consumer entertainment and commerce products, including a competitive strategy gaming platform (Arcade) and a collectibles product (Rips) focused on cards.
ConsumerE-commerceGamingSan Francisco, US
Jake Brooks(Founder)inJared Geller(Founder)Jacob Brooks(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBoxGroupEpakon CapitalFlux CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMulticoin CapitalMVP Ventures+8 more
Vidmob provides software to help brand marketing teams discover top-performing creative requirements, maintain consistent brand guidelines across advertising platforms, and manage creative data at scale.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechNew York, US
Alex Collmer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inStephanie Bohn(Executive Officer)inGreg Lieber(Executive Officer)inJason Donnell(Executive Officer, Director)George Rose(Director)Craig Coblenz(Executive Officer)
Co-investors3Spoke CapitalBuildGroupDentsu VentureseGateway CapitalInterlock PartnersJDS Sports+4 more
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)inAurelian Nicolae(Founder)John Capodilupo(Founder)Will Ahmed John Capodilupo(Founder)
BoardJeff Fagnan(Director)
Co-investorsAccompliceBose VenturesCAVU Consumer PartnersCollaborative FundDeviation CapitalFounder Collective+16 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Burn GhostBurn Ghost GamesOzloPickle4PicklebetToyaToya Pioneering WomenUNKJDYaw
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCardless · fintech.global · Sep 23, 2025
Bandit Running · forbes.com · Sep 5, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Drive by DraftKings made?
- Drive by DraftKings has 27 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Drive by DraftKings invest at?
- Drive by DraftKings invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth 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, Courtside Ventures, Joint Effects, among 79 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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