JDS Sports
Private equitySeedβSeries A Β· 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
JDS Sports is a purpose-driven private equity firm focused on the sports and entertainment industry. It aims to fuel the future of these sectors while giving back through philanthropy, including a Donor-Advised Fund called Play with Purpose that supports non-profits using sports for positive social impact. The firm highlights work such as refurbishing courts across multiple states and countries and granting funds to over 50 sports non-profits.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 5 people
from the firm's website
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What they invest in
from 5 of 25 portfolio companiesAdTech Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ2Consumer Γ2Crypto & Web3 Γ2Deep Tech Γ1Developer Tools Γ1Fintech Γ1FoodTech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ2
Investments Β· 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDibbs provides infrastructure for issuing USD-backed stablecoins with compliance and security features, serving institutions that want to issue their own digital currency.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
IDEO CoLab is a design studio and early-stage investor that combines funding, an embedded design team, and a creative residency to help founders build and reach product-market fit for emerging-technology startups.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Deep TechDeveloper ToolsFuture of Work
Ali Sheppard(Head of Operations)
Lemon Perfect produces organic lemon-based hydration beverages with zero sugar and added vitamin C, marketed as a natural alternative to sugary drinks.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessAtlanta, US
Yann-Alfred Jeffrey Hufnagel(Executive Officer, Director)Alec Hufnagel(Director)Phillip Sarofim(Director)Barak Bar-Cohen(Director)Rita Patel(Director)Carlton Fowler(Director)
The definition of basketball culture.
Transmit provides an AI-powered platform that analyzes live media streams to identify high-impact moments and optimize ad placement, serving content owners, advertisers, and FAST channels.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
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
Brian Barnum(Director)Laura Held(Director)Alex Collmer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)JP Maheu(Director)Jim Curry(Director)Mainardo de Nardis(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does JDS Sports invest at?
- JDS Sports invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does JDS Sports focus on?
- JDS Sports focuses on Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#12: Purpose-Driven Sports & Entertainment Fund with Peter Robert Casey, CEO of JDS Sports
Vetted Sports Β· Peter Robert Casey
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