Investing in the Future of Sports Tech with LEAD VC #226

The SportsTech Allstars Podcast

🎙In lead up to the SportsTech VC Report out early November, we’re kicking off the most awaited investments series. On the first episode, the Sports Tech Allstars presents: Thomas Rudy, Chief Investment Officer at LEAD VC.

In this episode, Rohn speaks with Thomas Rudy about the evolution of LEAD VC's investment strategies in the sports tech ecosystem. They discuss the various funds under LEAD VC, including their focus on health tech and sports innovation, as well as the importance of partnerships with sports organisations. Thomas highlights successful investments like OxyWear and Mustard, and shares insights on current trends in the market, including the merging of sports and health, the future of virtual reality, and the growing significance of women's sports. The conversation concludes with Thomas sharing his excitement for LEAD VC's future growth and upcoming initiatives.

Takeaways

-LEAD VC has evolved from an accelerator to a holistic venture corporation.

-The focus is on investments from pre-seed to Series A and beyond.

-LEAD VC operates multiple funds, including the Lake Nona Fund and the Advantage Fund

-The merging of sports and health is a key trend in the industry.

-Virtual reality faces challenges, while augmented reality is gaining traction.

-Youth sports and women's sports are emerging markets for investment.

To learn more, visit: www.lead.vc/

Get in touch with Thomas Rudy at: www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrudy/

Hosted by ⁠Rohn Malhotra⁠ from ⁠SportsTechX⁠ - Leading source of Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding ecosystem.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

05:45 Lead VC's Investment Strategy

11:35 Funds and Their Focus Areas

20:06 Success Stories and Market Trends

32:22 Future Directions