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ABOUT

Built on the backs of highly specialized sports and media entrepreneurs and investors, we look to utilize our industry networks and deep domain knowledge to bring unparalleled value to our companies. We build long-term partnerships with management, by providing ongoing strategic support across all aspects of operations.

Industry

Technology companies that have have a strong
focus in sports and media.

Stage

Seed and Series A.

Expertise

Started, built and run some of the largest
corporations in sports and media.

Geo

Based in Detroit and New York City, but make
investments across the US and internationally.

TEAM

Vasu Kulkarni
Partner

Founder & CEO, Krossover
Self proclaimed biggest basketball fan in the world
JV Basketball, University of Pennsylvania
BS Engineering, University of Pennsylvania

Deepen Parikh
Partner

Venture Partner, Interplay Ventures
Co-founder, NYVC Sports
Executive Committee, NextGen Angels
Former Associate, UBS
BA Economics, University of Maryland - College Park

Brian Hermelin
Partner

Founder & Chairman, Rockbridge Growth Equity
Partner, Detroit Venture Partners
Chairman, Active Aero Group
BBA Finance, University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
MBA, University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School

George Pyne
Non-Executive Chairman

Founder & CEO, Bruin Sports Capital
Former President, IMG Sports & Entertainment
Former COO, NASCAR
Board Member, National Football Foundation
Former Board Member 24 Hour Fitness
Sports Business Journal Hall of Fame Inductee
BA Political Science, Brown University

Brian Bedol
Advisor

Founder & CEO, Bedrocket Media Ventures
Co-founder & Board of Directors, NowThis News
Former Co-founder & Board of Directors, Bluefin Labs
Former Co-founder, President & CEO, CBS College Sports Network (formerly CSTV)
Former Founder & CEO, ESPN Classic (formerly Classic Sports Network)
MBA, Harvard University

Doug Perlman
Advisor

Founder & CEO, Sports Media Advisors
Former President, IMG Media NA
Former EVP, Media, NHL
Worked with clients such as NFL, NASCAR, USTA, IMG, PGA Tour, MLB, NextVR, among several others
BA Political Science & Government, Duke University
JD, University of Virginia School of Law