Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
4 people tracked
Investment thesis
A sports-focused platform that consolidates multiple teams and leverages private-equity data analytics to integrate arenas and fan-experience technology across markets.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteDavid Blitzer pioneered multi-club ownership—first to own teams across all five major U.S. leagues—and applies a Blackstone private-equity, data-driven playbook using analytics and scenario modeling across franchises.
Josh Harris applies private-equity playbooks at HBSE, integrating the 76ers and Devils with shared analytics and commercial strategy, and channels his college wrestling discipline into a Wall Street–style performance culture.
Brad Farkas is a four-decade investor-operator with CFO/CTO/CEO experience, an Applied Math/CS and Harvard MBA background, patents and a Compatible Systems (~$250M) exit, leveraging sports-team ownership for sports-tech deal flow.
Chip Austin blends decades of traditional venture experience with designing venture platforms inside Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment to focus on esports and digital-first sports properties.
What they invest in
from 4 of 17 portfolio companiesHardware ×3Consumer ×2Healthtech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1E-commerce ×1Enterprise Software ×1Gaming ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFightCamp provides home boxing and martial arts training equipment and coaching, combining a hardware console with trackers and wraps alongside a structured digital training platform.
ConsumerGamingHardwareLos Angeles, US
Khalil Zahar(Founder/CEO)inPatrick Chandler(Founder/CMO)inAlexandre Marcotte(Founder/CTO)in
Proteus Motion develops a patented assessment and resistance training platform that measures full-body power, strength, and speed while delivering personalized training recommendations.
HardwareHealthtech
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment focus on?
- Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Gaming, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- Does Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment lead rounds?
- Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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