Stadia Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Stadia Ventures invests across the sports and esports technology landscape, positioning itself as a global network that offers founders access to entrepreneurs, industry experts, partners and investors. Its focus areas span outdoor recreation and sporting passions (hunting, fishing), human performance for athletes at all levels, fan experience infrastructure (ticketing, parking and more), content spanning sport, streaming and music including user-generated and AI-driven media, and esports technologies that bring structure to a fragmented market. Rather than backing publishers or teams, the firm targets the underlying technologies and infrastructure powering fan engagement and the broader sports economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 4 of 14 portfolio companiesSports Tech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1Gaming ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSpalk is a cloud-based platform that enables broadcasters to scale live commentary across sports events in multiple languages and markets.
Media & EntertainmentSaaSSports Tech
Ben Reynolds(Founder)inMichael Prendergast(Founder)in
Co-investorsIcehouse VenturesApex CapitalArc AngelsNZ Growth Capital Partners
Grand Rapids, US
JASON MEJEUR(Executive Officer)
BoardJOSEPH LAMPEN(Director)JOHN FORD(Director)LISETTE TELLEZ(Director)
Board seatBrandon Janosky· per SEC Form D · filed Sep 2021
Co-investorsWakestream Ventures
Oura Ring is a wearable smart ring that collects and analyzes 50+ personal health metrics to provide insights on sleep, fitness, and wellness for individual users.
HardwareHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Tom Hale(CEO)in
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBold Capital PartnersBOLD Longevity+21 more
the*gamehers is a community for women and gender diverse gamers, offering ways to connect, find opportunities, and join game nights.
ConsumerGamingSocial
Uplift Labs offers an AI-powered computer vision platform that uses an iPhone for 3D motion capture and biomechanical movement analysis, replacing expensive motion-capture labs.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSports TechMountain View, US
Sukemasa Kabayama(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jonathan Wills(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsR/GA Ventures
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesOura · pulse2.com · Jul 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Stadia Ventures made?
- Stadia Ventures has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Stadia Ventures invest at?
- Stadia Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Stadia Ventures focus on?
- Stadia Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
- Where is Stadia Ventures located?
- Stadia Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Who does Stadia Ventures co-invest with?
- Stadia Ventures most often shares deals with Bold Capital Partners, Forerunner Ventures, ICONIQ, among 28 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 1
Greycroft is a venture capital firm that partners with founders across multiple industries and geographies, investing in software, sustainability, and consumer brands.
Firms observed investing alongside Stadia Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Stadia Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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