Espt Ventures Llc
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
ESPT Ventures is an early-stage fund concentrating on interactive entertainment, gaming, sports, and consumer sectors. The firm believes the evolution of interactive entertainment is still in its early stages, driven by the accelerating convergence of technology, sports, media, and gaming. ESPT typically follows a strong lead investor rather than leading rounds itself, writing checks averaging between $250K and $500K.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesGaming ×3Media & Entertainment ×2AdTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Creator Economy ×1E-commerce ×1Sports Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 5 tracked
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4D Sight is an AI-powered virtual signage platform that inserts region-specific advertisements into live sports, esports, and streamed entertainment broadcasts at the frame level.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
Erhan Ciris(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsJazzya InvestmentsMyelin VCThursday Ventures
Cloud9 is an esports organization that competes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a first-person shooter game with competitive multiplayer modes.
GamingSports TechLos Angeles, US
Paullie K. Etienne(Executive Officer, Director)Jacques M. Etienne(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDaniel Fiden(Director)
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalCloud9 CapitalFounders FundReimagined VenturesTrueBridge Capital PartnersValor Equity Partners
DSTLRY is a publisher focused on comic books and graphic content for creators.
Creator EconomyE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
David Steinberger(Co-founder / Chief Executive Officer)Chip Mosher(Co-founder / Chief Creative Officer)
Co-investors2 Punks CapitalGFR FundGOAL VenturesNew York Venture Partners
Enklu develops Verse, a location-based attraction platform for venue, resort, and entertainment center operators to create social entertainment experiences.
Gaming
Raymond Kallmeyer(Founder)in
Co-investorsBrincIrishAngelsArtis VenturesMotivate Venture Capital
GridRival is a fantasy sports platform focused on racing where users can join free leagues with friends or participate in paid daily fantasy tournaments and prediction games for cash prizes.
GamingPortland, US
Ross Fruin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardStephan Ahern(Director)Robert Ferriol(Director)Nathan Taggart(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCloud9 · latamlist.com · Jun 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Espt Ventures Llc made?
- Espt Ventures Llc has 5 tracked investments.
- What stage does Espt Ventures Llc invest at?
- Espt Ventures Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Espt Ventures Llc's typical check size?
- Espt Ventures Llc typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
- What sectors does Espt Ventures Llc focus on?
- Espt Ventures Llc focuses on Consumer, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
- Where is Espt Ventures Llc located?
- Espt Ventures Llc is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Espt Ventures Llc lead rounds?
- Espt Ventures Llc typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Espt Ventures Llc co-invest with?
- Espt Ventures Llc most often shares deals with GFR Fund, GOAL Ventures, IrishAngels, among 8 tracked co-investors.
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