Stadia Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 11 people tracked
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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 · 11 people
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through Stadia Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 5 of 14 portfolio companiesSports Tech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2SaaS ×2Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1Gaming ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 14 tracked
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Spalk 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)inJOHN FORD(Director)LISETTE TELLEZ(Director)
Board seatBrandon Janosky· per SEC Form D
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 & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ashley Colley(Founder)Virpi Tuomivaara(Founder)inTom Hale(CEO)in
Co-investors125 VenturesA-Rod CorpAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBold Capital Partners+25 more
Teamworks builds technology for athletes and the organizations that support them, serving elite sports teams and organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSports TechDurham, US
Zach Maurides(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inMitch Heath(Co-Founder)inKyle Charters(Executive Officer)inJames Coffos(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDan Williams(Director)Holly Maloney(Director)in
Co-investorsAthletic VenturesAtlanta Tech VillageBlossom Street VenturesDelta-v CapitalDuke Capital PartnersHelium-3 Ventures+4 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)inJonathan Wills(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsR/GA Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMaxOne · marketscreener.com · Jul 27, 2026
Oura · pulse2.com · Jul 17, 2026
uplift labs · intelligence360.news · Nov 3, 2025
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, Felicis Ventures, Forerunner Ventures, among 40 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTim Hayden from Stadia Ventures on startups, sports and innovation
Sports Geek · Tim Hayden
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