Waverley Capital
Venture capitalPalo Alto Β· SeedβSeries A Β· 3 people tracked
Also known as WAVERLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Waverley Capital positions itself as a partner of choice for founders building category-defining businesses across media, entertainment, and sports. Its focus centers on companies transforming how content is created, distributed, and consumed, spanning streaming, audio, digital media, and sports platforms.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 10 of 41 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ4Enterprise Software Γ4Consumer Γ3Media & Entertainment Γ3Wellness & Fitness Γ2Cleantech Γ1Climate Tech Γ1Cloud Computing Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ12GermanyΓ1
Investments Β· 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathKaltura provides AI-powered video platforms for live and on-demand digital experiences that enable brands and organizations to engage audiences and achieve business goals.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Ron Yekutiel(Founder)
Saratoga, US
Steve Louden(Executive Officer)Daniel Leff(Director)Alan Henricks(Director)Ravi Ahuja(Director)Shawn Carolan(Director)Matthew Anderson(Executive Officer)
Arcadia is an energy intelligence platform that helps businesses manage utility bills, procure energy, and track sustainability through a single interface.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareWashington, US
Kiran Bhatraju(Executive Officer)Ryan Nesbitt(Executive Officer)
Board seatDaniel LeffΒ· per SEC Form D Β· $200M raise Β· filed May 2022
New York, US
Gaurav Sharma(CEO, President and Secretary)Ishan Sinha(Director)Edgar Bronfman(Director)
Board seatEdgar Bronfman Jr.Β· per SEC Form D Β· $16M raise Β· filed Feb 2026
Mantel Capture, Inc. appears to operate in process engineering and commissioning, with roles referencing boilers, licensing, and research; the page itself provides no explicit statement of the company's product or market.
CleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsCambridge, US
Cameron Halliday(Executive Officer, Director)Danielle Rapson(Executive Officer, Director)Danielle Colson(Cofounder)Sean Robertson(Director)
BoardHooisweng Ow(Director)Michael Kearney(Director)
Board seatDaniel LeffΒ· per SEC Form D Β· $30M raise Β· filed Sep 2024
Dallas, US
Kristen Yarbou(Executive Officer)Copley Broer(Director)Matthew Brennan(Executive Officer)Jake Bender(Director)Vijay Patel(Executive Officer)Craig McNeil(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatEdgar Bronfman Jr.Β· per SEC Form D Β· $5M raise Β· filed Mar 2025
Cisco provides networking devices and infrastructure software for data centers, workplaces, and security operations.
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.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US
Andy(Co-founder)Richard Marsh Pierson(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Brecker(Executive Officer)Andrew David Puddicombe(Executive Officer, Director)
RingCentral Events (formerly Hopin) is a platform for hosting and managing virtual and hybrid events that enables organizations to create live experiences, engage audiences remotely, and generate business outcomes through video conferencing and event management tools.
Marketing TechSaaS
Johnny Boufarhat(Founder)in
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)David Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)inRJ Pittman(CEO)inPeter Hebert(Director)Patrick Eggen(Director)Jason Krikorian(Director)
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.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFintechGamingMedia & EntertainmentSeattle, US
Melissa Hammersley(Director)Bill Carr(Director)Matthew Hammersley(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Leff(Director)
BoardNick Grouf(Director)
The Athletic is a sports media platform that provides news, analysis, and commentary covering professional and college sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US
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)
Rows marked βSEC filingβ are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D β public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Waverley Capital invest at?
- Waverley Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Waverley Capital's typical check size?
- Waverley Capital typically writes checks of $500K β $10M.
- What sectors does Waverley Capital focus on?
- Waverley Capital focuses on Consumer, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
- Where is Waverley Capital located?
- Waverley Capital is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Does Waverley Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Waverley Capital leads investment rounds.
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Co-investors Β· 20
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βΆ8 more co-investors
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