Sapphire Sport

Q: When was Sapphire Sport last fund created?

Sapphire Sport last fund was created/launched in 2023-01-23.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2011

AUM

$10 000 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Sapphire Sport is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies that intersect with culture and sports. Based in affiliation with Sapphire Ventures, it leverages an extensive LP base drawn from global sports, media, and entertainment brands. The firm's platform aims to connect tech-driven founders with the vast resources of these brands, fostering innovation at the crossroads of technology and culture.

The firm primarily focuses on early-stage investment rounds and targets companies within the technology and cultural synergy sectors. Sapphire Sport collaborates with an array of strategic partners, including renowned sports franchises and leading media groups. While the specific check sizes weren't disclosed, the firm's fund structure is designed to provide ample support for emerging technology companies.

Notable investments made by Sapphire Sport include Aglet, a company involved in digital sneakers, and Beehiiv, a digital platform. Additional portfolio companies include Bounce, a logistics tech firm, and Breathwrk, a wellness tech company, highlighting the wide range of sectors their investments cover. Their relationships with high-profile LPs enhance Sapphire Sport's capabilities to support high-potential start-ups effectively.

Industry

Sports/SportsTech HealthTech Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Gaming Media and Entertainment Mobile/Apps Software Financial Services Fintech SaaS Infrastructure Machine Learning (ML) AI Technology Cybersecurity Internet of Things (IoT)

Sapphire Sport Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Sapphire Sport Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software Infrastructure Machine Learning (ML)	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$181 M	January 2023
Sapphire Ventures Opportunity Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software AI Technology Infrastructure	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1000 M	November 2021
Sapphire Ventures Multiple Funds	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software Technology Cybersecurity Machine Learning (ML)	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1700 M	February 2021
Sapphire Sport Fund		Digital E-commerce/Marketplace Gaming Media and Entertainment Mobile/Apps Software Sports/SportsTech AI Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech	Seed Series A	North America Europe	$1-5 m	—	September 2026

Contacts

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Jai Das President & Partner

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Nino Marakovic CEO & Partner

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FAQs about Sapphire Sport

Is Sapphire Sport a venture capital or private equity firm?

Sapphire Sport is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Sapphire Sport located?

Sapphire Sport is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was Sapphire Sport founded?

Sapphire Sport was founded in 2011.

What sectors and industries does Sapphire Sport invest in?

Sapphire Sport invests in companies and startups in Sports/SportsTech, HealthTech, Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Mobile/Apps, Software, Financial Services, Fintech, SaaS, Infrastructure, Machine Learning (ML), AI, Technology, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT).

What is Sapphire Sport geographical focus of investments?

Sapphire Sport invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Sapphire Sport typically invest in?

Sapphire Sport invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Sapphire Sport investment?

Sapphire Sport usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Sapphire Sport?

Sapphire Sport has around $10 000m assets under management.

When was Sapphire Sport last fund created?

Sapphire Sport last fund was created/launched in 2023-01-23

What are the contacts of Sapphire Sport?

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