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LEAD
Venture capitalOrlando · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 11 people tracked
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Investment thesis
LEAD is a global venture firm dedicated to improving lives through sports and health. It operates two business units: an institutional asset manager running a family of funds spanning pre-seed to opportunistic stages (LEAD ONE, Lake Nona Fund, ADvantage, and Locker Room), and an advisory arm specialized in strategic innovation and investment initiatives including advisory and M&A, innovation intelligence, venture capital as a service, and equity endorsements. The firm invests globally with ticket sizes ranging from $100K to $10M and backs founders building world-changing businesses in sports and health.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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What they invest in
from 4 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Sports Tech ×3Gaming ×2Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×2Ireland×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPortfolio company; CEO & Co-Founder Samantha Citro Alexander gave testimonial about Mudita's collaborative support.
Denver, US
Samantha Alexander(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Chris Fanucchi(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardTimothy Schigel(Director)Thomas Rudy(Director)
Co-investorsAntlerleAD SportsMGV CapitalMudita VentureRefinery VentureService Provider Capital+1 more
Boomerang is a Miami-based lost-and-found platform that uses AI to help businesses identify and return items to customers.
Skyler Logsdon(Founder)in
Co-investors305 VenturesEverywhere VenturesEvolution VenturesLightShed VenturesMonta Vista CapitalSeventySix Capital+3 more
Calorify measures individual metabolic rates and energy expenditure using doubly labeled water, a scientific method to quantify the calories people burn.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSports TechWellness & Fitness
Hari Mix(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsSanta Cruz VentureSeaside VenturesHealthtech Capital
Irish sports media app that aggregates content from thousands of publishers into a personalised feed for fans.
AI & Machine LearningGamingDublin, IE
Co-investorsTechstarsBAM VenturesWestern Development Commission
Mustard offers mobile apps that use AI-based video analysis to assess golf swings and baseball pitching mechanics, delivering personalized reports and training plans.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSports Tech
Tom House(Co-founder)
Co-investorsleAD SportsRed Bear VenturesIntersect VCOneTeam PartnersShasta Ventures
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
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LEAD made?
- LEAD has 6 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does LEAD invest at?
- LEAD invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What is LEAD's typical check size?
- LEAD typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- What sectors does LEAD focus on?
- LEAD focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sports Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is LEAD located?
- LEAD is headquartered in Orlando, US.
- Does LEAD lead rounds?
- LEAD typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does LEAD co-invest with?
- LEAD most often shares deals with leAD Sports, Antler, Courtside Ventures, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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