Where does Ashley DeWalt work?

Ashley DeWalt is Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Collectiv.

What check size does Ashley DeWalt write?

Ashley DeWalt typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.

Where did Ashley DeWalt go to school?

Ashley DeWalt studied at Texas A&M University (MS, Sport Management); University of Houston-Downtown (BBA, Finance).

Ashley DeWalt

Investor

Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Collectiv · Venture Advisor at South Loop Ventures

Houston, Texas

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $250K

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About

Co-founder and managing partner of The Collectiv whose work has been featured in outlets including ESPN, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Sports Business Journal, and Front Office Sports.

Experience

The CollectivCo-Founder & Managing Partnercurrent2023 — presentHouston, TX
MercuryVenture Advisor & Limited Partnercurrent2022 — presentHouston, TX
Vetted SportsBoard Membercurrent2026 — present
U.S. SailGP TeamVenture Investorcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
nVenueVenture Investorcurrent2024 — presentDallas, Texas, United States
LISNRVenture Investorcurrent2024 — presentCincinnati, Ohio, United States
VideonVenture Investorcurrent2024 — presentState College, Pennsylvania, United States
Cart.comInvestorcurrent2025 — present
Screen SkinzInvestor & Board Membercurrent2022 — present
South Loop VenturesVenture Advisorcurrent2023 — present
Chicago Early Growth VenturesAngel Investorcurrent2021 — presentGreater Chicago Area
DivIncManaging Director2021 — 2025Houston, Texas, United States
Leverage Sports (LVRG)Founder, Management Consultant2004 — 2024Houston, Texas Area
HTX Sports TechCo-Founding Partner & Advisor2020 — 2023
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of BusinessLecturer on Brand Marketing, Strategy & Innovation2017 — 2021Houston, Texas Area
Houston OutlawsHead of Marketing & Brand Strategy2020Houston, Texas, United States
Saint Peter's UniversityCo-Founder, Esports and Entertainment Business Program2019Jersey City, NJ

Skills & more

Strategic Planning2Public Speaking12Leadership6Negotiation2ManagementSpeaking Engagements6Personal Branding1Social Media Marketing42Digital Marketing33Social Media39Digital Strategy8Digital Media16

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Public RelationsMobile MarketingMobile ApplicationsConsultingStrategic ConsultingMarketing StrategyBrand ManagementBrand DevelopmentBrandingEntrepreneurshipSports MarketingMulti-channel Marketing

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Colleagues at Collectiv

Blair Garrou

Managing Partner, Mercury Fund; Senior Advisor, The Collectiv at Collectiv

Chantell Preston

General Partner at Collectiv

Heath Butler

Co-Founder, Venture Partner at Collectiv

Michelle Torres

Head of Operations at Collectiv

Nate Thompson

Head of Platform at Collectiv

Simone Williams

Analyst at Collectiv

Winston Gilpen

Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Collectiv

Winston Gilpin

GSqr Consulting Venture Partner & Investment Committee at HX Venture Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ashley DeWalt?: Co-founder and managing partner of The Collectiv whose work has been featured in outlets including ESPN, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Sports Business Journal, and Front Office Sports.
Where does Ashley DeWalt work?: Ashley DeWalt is Co-Founder, Managing Partner at Collectiv.
What check size does Ashley DeWalt write?: Ashley DeWalt typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
Where did Ashley DeWalt go to school?: Ashley DeWalt studied at Texas A&M University (MS, Sport Management); University of Houston-Downtown (BBA, Finance).

Same school

Also attended Texas A&M University348

Kanu GulatiInvestor at Khosla Ventures Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado Ventures Jackie PfisterChief Operating Officer at Mercury Fund Lisa RobertsChief Product Officer at Mercury Fund Brent KeltonPartner & Texas Leader at Moneta Ventures Clinton BybeeCo-founder & Managing Director, Emeritus at ARCH Venture Partners

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Also attended University of Houston-Downtown8

Patrick OkoraforDirector of Finance at Mercury Fund Jennifer CruscaPrincipal of Operations & Partnerships at SKY VC Pamela JonesCOO at Vesalius Ventures Omair TariqVenture Advisor at Mercury Fund Meagan CrawfordFounder and Managing Partner at SpaceFund Ashley TehranchiExecutive Officer, Director at Mammoth Biosciences

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Shared employers

Also worked at LISNR7

Sean KwiatVice President, Investments at CincyTech Blair GarrouCo-founder & General Partner at Mercury Fund Joshua B. SiegelGeneral Partner at Rubicon Venture Capital Jack BrownFounder at Lark Rodney WilliamsFounder & CEO at LISNR Yelitsa Jean-CharlesExecutive Officer, Director at Healthy Roots Dolls

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Also worked at DivInc4

Alyssa PadronProgram Manager at Village Capital Elisa SepulvedaPrincipal at L'ATTITUDE Ventures Paul O'BrienVenture Partner at Meaningful Ventures Joshua TaylorVenture Partner at South Loop Ventures

Also worked at University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business1

Bram KohlhausenInvestor Relations Associate at Disruptive