ADvantage VC: Investing in early-stage tech companies

In this episode of the Sports Loft Podcast, hosts Yanni Andreopoulos and Andy Selby are joined by Sam Schmelzer, Partner and COO of ADvantage VC, a sports focused venture fund that tends to lead Series A and B investment rounds, with cheque sizes ranging from $2-5 million and $4-8million, respectively.

ADvantage concentrates on three areas of the sports tech ecosystem: fan engagement, the connected athlete and derivative sports, which spans fantasy, gaming and e-sports. The portfolio includes the likes of Greenfly, Tappp, Infinite Athlete and Playermaker. And where does Sam see the big opportunities when it comes to AI? Content creation and athletic performance data.