At a Glance
Touchdown Ventures was founded in 2014 in Santa Monica, California, with a focused mission to invest in the intersection of sports, technology, entertainment, and media. With $100 million in assets under management, the firm has established itself as a leading specialist investor in the rapidly evolving sports technology sector.
The firm invests at seed and Series A stages in companies that are transforming how fans engage with sports, how athletes train and perform, and how the business of sports operates. Their portfolio includes notable investments in TheScore, SportsTech, and Fan Controlled Football, reflecting their thesis that technology and data analytics are revolutionizing every aspect of the sports industry. Their focus areas span consumer applications, artificial intelligence solutions for sports analytics, and gaming platforms that enhance fan engagement.
Touchdown Ventures brings unique value to their portfolio companies through deep industry connections across professional sports leagues, teams, athletes, and media companies. Their specialized focus allows them to provide not just capital but also strategic partnerships and business development opportunities that are crucial for sports technology companies. The firm's location in Santa Monica positions them at the heart of both the entertainment industry and the growing LA tech scene, providing portfolio companies with access to both traditional sports and entertainment partnerships as well as cutting-edge technology resources.
“Investing in technology companies that are revolutionizing sports, entertainment, and media through innovation and data analytics.”
Touchdown Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Touchdown Ventures is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Touchdown Ventures focuses on investments in Consumer, AI, Gaming. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Touchdown Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Touchdown Ventures manages approximately $100M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.