Waverley Capital
Venture capitalPalo Alto Β· Seed Β· 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Waverley Capital partners with exceptional entrepreneurs in the media ecosystem to build category-defining companies. The firm leverages decades of experience investing in and operating transformative media companies, proprietary deal flow and industry relationships, a network of current and former C-level media and technology executives, and an engaged operational approach to drive strategic excellence with portfolio companies.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder and managing partner of Waverley Capital with a background in venture capital spanning multiple firms including Globespan Capital Partners, Sevin Rosen Funds, and Redpoint Ventures. Holds advanced degrees in chemistry and physics from UC Berkeley and UCLA, with an MBA from UCLA Anderson, and has invested in numerous media and technology companies.
Co-founder, chairman and general partner of Waverley Capital. Previously served as chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group, leading the company to recognition as one of Fortune's most admired companies. Also an accomplished music producer and songwriter, and currently serves as executive chairman of FuboTV and Global Thermostat LLC.
Principal at Waverley Capital with prior experience as an investor at Corazon Capital focusing on consumer technology, marketplaces, and media. Spent several years at Live Nation Entertainment in digital media and corporate strategy roles, and began his career as a consultant at Bain & Company advising major corporations and private equity firms.
What they invest in
from 7 of 43 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ3Consumer Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3Media & Entertainment Γ3Wellness & Fitness Γ2Cloud Computing Γ1Construction Tech Γ1Cybersecurity Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ6GermanyΓ1
Investments Β· 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEndel is an AI-powered sound wellness company that generates personalized, adaptive soundscapes to help users focus, relax, and sleep based on inputs like movement, time of day, weather, and heart rate. The service is available across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, smartwatches, and streaming services.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerWellness & FitnessBerlin, DE
Matterport provides 3D imaging and digital twin technology for real estate, construction, facilities management, and property marketing, enabling clients to visualize spaces remotely and make data-driven decisions.
Construction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSunnyvale, US
Matt Bell(Founder)RJ Pittman(CEO)inDavid Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)in
Cisco provides networking devices and infrastructure software for data centers, workplaces, and security operations. The platform serves enterprises to modernize infrastructure, deliver employee and customer experiences, and respond to security threats.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSan Jose, US
Headspace is a mental health app that delivers personalized support through meditation, mindfulness, AI-powered guidance, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services for individuals and organizations worldwide. The company serves employers, health plans, and organizations seeking to extend mental health care to their communities.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Andy(Co-founder)
Kaltura provides AI-powered video platforms for live and on-demand digital experiences that enable brands and organizations to engage audiences and achieve business goals. The company serves customers across various industries with video-based solutions for customer and employee engagement.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Novel Effect is an app that adds interactive music, sound effects, and character voices to children's books during read-alouds, designed to enhance literacy engagement and comprehension for students in pre-K through 5th grade. The tool supports phonics, fluency, and reading motivation while complementing physical books already available in classrooms and libraries.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFintechGamingMedia & EntertainmentSeattle, US
Melissa HammersleyMatt Hammersley
The Athletic is a sports media platform that provides news, analysis, and commentary covering professional and college sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Waverley Capital invest at?
- Waverley Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Waverley Capital focus on?
- Waverley Capital focuses on Media & Entertainment.
- Where is Waverley Capital located?
- Waverley Capital is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
Similar investors
A global venture capital firm specializing in synthetic realityβthe convergence of physical and digital worlds. The firm focuses on seed through series B investments in gaming, interactive media, Web3, and AI technologies.
A corporate venture arm established through a partnership between Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and New Enterprise Associates (NEA) in 2020 to invest in early-stage, consumer-focused businesses leveraging entertainment and sports industry relationships alongside venture capital expertise.
Dot Capital is a New York City-based boutique venture capital firm founded in 2012 that invests in disruptive growth companies across technology sub-sectors including SaaS, mobile marketing, Internet of Things, digital media, payments, sharing economy, and internet infrastructure.
Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage founders building iconic companies. The firm prioritizes founder partnership, backing companies primarily at Seed and Series A stages with a focus on long-term support and alignment.
Khosla Ventures is a technology-focused investment firm that seeks companies leveraging disruptive technological advances to solve large-scale problems across multiple industries. The firm emphasizes proprietary technology, business model innovation, and early-stage, bold investments with unfair advantages.