Waverley Capital

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2017

AUM

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Location

New York City, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Waverley Capital is a venture capital firm focused on the media, entertainment, and sports industries. Based in the United States, the firm was co-founded by Edgar Bronfman Jr. and Daniel V. Leff, with a team experienced in investing, building, and operating media companies. The firm differentiates itself through its extensive network of media and technology executives and board members, providing proprietary access to deal flow and unique industry insights.

Waverley Capital primarily invests in media, entertainment, and sports sectors and engages deeply with the founders and senior management of portfolio companies. The firm operates with a venture capital model, supporting companies through various stages of their growth. While specific check sizes are not detailed, the venture capital nature implies flexibility across early and growth stages.

Notable investments by Waverley Capital include PlutoTV, Roku, The Athletic, and Wondery, reflecting a strong focus on transformative companies within the media ecosystem. This strong portfolio highlights their strategic engagement and track record in the industry.

Industry

Technology Sports/SportsTech Education Fintech Gaming Media and Entertainment Consumer Products SaaS HealthTech

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Waverley Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Waverley Capital is located in New York City, New York, United States.
Waverley Capital was founded in 2017.
Waverley Capital invests in companies and startups in Technology, Sports/SportsTech, Education, Fintech, Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Products, SaaS, HealthTech.
Waverley Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Waverley Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B.
Waverley Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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