Powerhouse Capital
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Also known as Powerhouse Capital Strategic Partners
Investment thesis
Powerhouse Capital concentrates its investing exclusively on what it calls the four pillars of sports, media, and entertainment: Sight (visual), Sound (audio, music, and voice), Play (sports and interactive), and Live (the experience economy). This thematic focus guides the firm to back companies operating across visual media, audio and music, interactive sports, and live experiences.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 6 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1Healthtech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1Mental Health ×1Sports Tech ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 6 tracked
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Calm is a mental health app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, soundscapes, and stress-relief tools designed to help users manage anxiety, improve sleep, and build healthy habits for overall wellness.
HealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
David Ko(CEO)
Subscription children's book and audio platform
Online education subscription platform with pre-recorded tutorials and lectures by experts.
Consumer company acquired by Savvy Games Group
The Athletic is a sports media platform that provides news, analysis, and commentary covering professional and college sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US
Alex Mather(Founder/CEO)inAdam Hansmann(Founder/COO)in
West Hollywood, US
Jason Nazar(Director)Hernan Lopez(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Andrea Link(Executive Officer)Jon Goldman(Director)Blake Hyde(Director)Brady Hyde(Director)
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioScopelyacq. by Savvy Games Group
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCalm · funderintel.com · Jul 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Powerhouse Capital invest at?
- Powerhouse Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Powerhouse Capital focus on?
- Powerhouse Capital focuses on Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Social, Sports Tech.
- Where is Powerhouse Capital located?
- Powerhouse Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
Co-investors · 6
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.
Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests across both public and private markets, with an active private portfolio of over 250 tech companies.
Foundry invests in early-stage startups and venture funds across multiple sectors. The firm builds a portfolio-based network connecting portfolio companies with other investors and entrepreneurs.
Reach Capital is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders building companies in learning, health, and work.
Angel Ventures (AV) is a Mexican venture capital firm investing in early-stage to early-growth companies across Latin America, acting as a lead Series Seed and Series A investor in startups with business models tailored for the Latin American market.
Firms observed investing alongside Powerhouse Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Powerhouse Capital's recorded portfolio.
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