Athletic Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2020

AUM

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Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia North America Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Athletic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Australia, co-founded by Matt de Boer and Matt Dellavedova, both of whom have backgrounds as elite athletes. The firm is focused on creating a community of athletes that invest in and support private companies. Their unique approach leverages the athlete mindset for excellence, aiming to accelerate business growth. The team comprises individuals with renowned experience in both sports and investment strategies, setting them apart in the venture capital space.

The firm focuses on a variety of sectors, providing investment opportunities alongside top-tier investors. Their investment strategy includes sectors like consumer products, healthtech, edtech, and fintech among others. Geographic focus includes both local and global markets, with investments spanning multiple continents. Athletic Ventures has a growing portfolio and a strong commitment to athlete education, reflected through initiatives like AV College.

Notable companies in their portfolio include Canva - a graphic design platform, Airwallex - a fintech company, and Eucalyptus - a telehealth provider. Other investments include Guzman Y Gomez, Health Match, and Who Gives a Crap, showcasing a diverse range of interests across industries.

Industry

Software SaaS Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications MedTech HealthTech

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FAQs about Athletic Ventures

Athletic Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Athletic Ventures is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Athletic Ventures was founded in 2020.
Athletic Ventures invests in companies and startups in Software, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, MedTech, HealthTech.
Athletic Ventures invests in companies and startups in Asia, North America, Australia and others.
Athletic Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).
Athletic Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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