SeventySix Capital
Overview
SeventySix Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 that invests in sports technology, esports, and sports betting startups. The firm, led by Managing Partners Wayne Kimmel and Chad Stender, provides entrepreneurs with access to financial and social capital through its network, including an Athlete Venture Group. While initially investing in broader technology companies, the firm has pivoted to focus on innovations disrupting the sports industry. In 2021, the firm announced the closing of its second fund focused on sports betting, esports, and sports tech companies.
Portfolio Companies
21
Website
seventysixcapital.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucra | Apr 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Localhost | Oct 2019 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Nerd Street | Oct 2019 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Swish Analytics | Dec 2021 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Quintar | Apr 2024 | Series A | Lead |
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Key People
Jon Powell
Managing Partner
Wayne Kimmel
Managing Partner, Host, SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Strategic Partner, Athlete Venture Group
Ryan Howard
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is SeventySix Capital based?
SeventySix Capital is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States.
When was SeventySix Capital founded?
Founding year information for SeventySix Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does SeventySix Capital have?
SeventySix Capital has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SeventySix Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lucra, Localhost, Nerd Street, Swish Analytics, Quintar.
What was SeventySix Capital's most recent investment shown here?
SeventySix Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Lucra in 2026.
What sectors does SeventySix Capital focus on?
SeventySix Capital focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does SeventySix Capital focus on?
SeventySix Capital typically invests at the Early stage.