Drive by DraftKings
Overview
Drive by DraftKings is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in SportsTech and Entertainment. Our founding partners include DraftKings, General Catalyst, Accomplice and Boston Seed Capital. Drive by DraftKings is unique among investment firms as a fully independent and highly strategic venture capital partner. Together with founders pushing the frontier of new markets and categories, we will drive the future of sports, gaming and media.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whoop | Oct 2020 | Series E | - |
| VidMob | Aug 2022 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Fevo | Dec 2021 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Jump | Aug 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Picklebet | Nov 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jon Von Deylen
Partner
Kiki Mills Johnston
Partner
Josh Wasserman
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Drive by DraftKings based?
Drive by DraftKings is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Drive by DraftKings founded?
Drive by DraftKings was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does Drive by DraftKings have?
Drive by DraftKings has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Drive by DraftKings's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Whoop, VidMob, Fevo, Jump, Picklebet.
What was Drive by DraftKings's most recent investment shown here?
Drive by DraftKings's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Jump in 2025.
What sectors does Drive by DraftKings focus on?
Drive by DraftKings focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Drive by DraftKings focus on?
Drive by DraftKings typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Drive by DraftKings's AUM?
Drive by DraftKings's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.