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Sapphire Sport
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Sapphire Sport

Sapphire Sport

OperatingSpun off from Sapphire Ventures

Sapphire Sport: A pioneering tech investment firm, focusing on sport, media, and entertainment sectors.

Location
Palo Alto, CA, US
Founded
1996
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Sapphire Sport is an early-stage investment platform within Sapphire Ventures, focusing on the intersection of sport, media, and entertainment technology. With a dedicated $115 million fund, they typically invest in Series A and B rounds, targeting innovative startups in these sectors. Their investment strategy aims to support companies at the forefront of technological advancements in sports and entertainment.

Notable portfolio companies include Overtime, a sports media company, and Tonal, a smart home gym startup. Sapphire Sport leverages Sapphire Ventures' extensive experience in scaling B2B software companies, providing capital, resources, and expertise to help startups navigate their growth journey from expansion stage to IPO. Their value-add services include executive talent introductions and customer and partner connections, enhancing portfolio companies' growth potential.

Sapphire Sport - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments18
Current Portfolio Count12
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed4 (23.5%)
Series A4 (23.5%)
Series B4 (23.5%)
Series C3 (17.6%)
Series D2 (11.8%)

Stage Mix

Seed 24%Series A 24%Series B 24%Series C 18%Series D 12%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

SportsVisio logo

SportsVisio

Buzzer logo

Buzzer

Overtime logo

Overtime

Jackpot logo

Jackpot

Trust. logo

Trust.

Poap logo

Poap

Mixhalo logo

Mixhalo

GreenPark Sports logo

GreenPark Sports

Tonal logo

Tonal

Manticore Games logo

Manticore Games

PlayVS logo

PlayVS

Fevo logo

Fevo

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Sapphire Sport - Classification

Also Known As
  • Sapphire Ventures, LLC
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end