Chad Stender
InvestorManaging Partner at SeventySix Capital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Writes $250K – $10M checks · typically $1M
About
Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital who leads finance, operations, deal sourcing, and investor relations. A former professional sports operator and entrepreneur with over a decade of venture experience, he serves on several portfolio company boards including Lucra Sports, Quintar, Showroom, and ZATAP.
Invests in
Sports Tech
Experience
- SeventySix CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2012 — presentKing of Prussia, PA
- SeventySix Capital Sports AdvisoryPartner and Co-foundercurrent2020 — presentConshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
- Quintar, IncBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentSanta Clara, California, United States
- Lucra SportsBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- ZATAP by collectIDBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentSwitzerland
- HEADstrong FoundationBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentWoodlyn, PA
- EYJudge- EY Entrepreneur of the Yearcurrent2025 — presentPhiladelphia Region
- VCIC (Venture Capital Investment Competition)VCIC Judgecurrent2021 — presentUniversity of North Carolina
- Drexel University's LeBow College of BusinessSport Business Advisory Boardcurrent2022 — presentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Rubicon TalentStrategic Partnercurrent2016 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- FORTËBoard Member2020 — 2024New York, United States
- Nerd Street GamersBoard Observer2017 — 2024Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- VigtoryBoard Member2019 — 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Tribe 12Member, Board of Directors2014 — 2019Philadelphia, PA
- Challah for HungerFinance Committee Chair/Member, Board of Directors2014 — 2019Philadelphia, PA
- Philadelphia Youth Sports CollaborativeTask Force Member2017 — 2019Philadelphia, PA
- Economy League of Greater PhiladelphiaMember, Board of Directors2015 — 2018Philadelphia, PA
- Economy League of Greater PhiladelphiaLeadership Exchange2014 — 2017Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles
- Microsoft Reactor PhiladelphiaCo-founder2016 — 2017Philadelphia, PA
- New Leaders CouncilAdvisor2014 — 2015Greater Philadelphia
Education
- James Madison UniversityBachelor's Degree, Business- Concentration in Marketing1999 — 2003
- East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaMasters of Science, Sport Management2004 — 2005
- University of LondonStudy Abroad Program2002
- Manheim TownshipHigh School1995 — 1999
Skills & more
Insurance4Sports Management5Direct SalesCustomer Service3Sports2Sales15Marketing71Marketing Strategy11Management57Sports Marketing4Cold Calling2Ticket Sales
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ArchticsEvent ManagementEvent PlanningSponsorshipSocial Media MarketingAccount ManagementEmail MarketingBusiness DevelopmentSalesforce.comStrategic PlanningSellingTeam BuildingFrom Chad's professional profile.
Investments
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at SeventySix Capital
Alejandro Bedoya
Athlete Venture Group, Sports Advisory at SeventySix Capital
Bob Birkbeck
Finance at SeventySix Capital
Carlos Silva
Venture Partner at SeventySix Capital
Dan Mason
Venture Partner at SeventySix Capital
Dayna Hafetz
Strategic Advisor, Events & Experiences at SeventySix Capital
Eric Darr
Strategic Advisor, Esports at SeventySix Capital
Jack Hally
Digital Marketing at SeventySix Capital
Joanne Pasternack
Senior Advisor at SeventySix Capital
Network2
Larry Marcus
Managing Director at Marcy Venture Partners
Paul Santinelli
General Partner at North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity
Investors connected to Chad in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Chad Stender work?
- Chad Stender is Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital.
- What does Chad Stender invest in?
- Chad Stender invests in Sports Tech.
- What check size does Chad Stender write?
- Chad Stender typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
Same school
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Shared employers
Also worked at EY1,145
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