Stage FocusPre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS, Global
TypeVC
Last Activity2026
Industry Focus
Industries
AIBlockchainRoboticsAerospace
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeGeneralist
ExposureMinimal DeepTech Investments
Bio
Courtside Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Vasu Kulkarni and headquartered in New York City, focused on sports, lifestyle, and gaming. The firm has raised three main funds plus an opportunity fund, with more than $200 million in AUM and over 80 active investments — 20% of them outside the United States.
The portfolio spans sports media, gaming, and consumer lifestyle bra...
Notable Investments
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The AthleticS
StockX1
100 ThievesF
FreeleticsE
EloeloB
Baller LeagueV
VeoP
PerceptoC
Camb AIB
BeamH
HammerheadN
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