Investing in the Future of Sports Tech with LEAD VC #226

In lead up to the SportsTech VC Report out early November, we’re
kicking off the most awaited investments series. On the first
episode, the Sports Tech Allstars presents: Thomas Rudy, Chief
Investment Officer at LEAD VC.





In this episode, Rohn speaks with Thomas Rudy about the evolution
of LEAD VC's investment strategies in the sports tech ecosystem.
They discuss the various funds under LEAD VC, including their
focus on health tech and sports innovation, as well as the
importance of partnerships with sports organisations. Thomas
highlights successful investments like OxyWear and Mustard, and
shares insights on current trends in the market, including the
merging of sports and health, the future of virtual reality, and
the growing significance of women's sports. The conversation
concludes with Thomas sharing his excitement for LEAD VC's future
growth and upcoming initiatives.





Takeaways


-LEAD VC has evolved from an accelerator to a holistic venture
corporation.


-The focus is on investments from pre-seed to Series A and
beyond.


-LEAD VC operates multiple funds, including the Lake Nona Fund
and the Advantage Fund


-The merging of sports and health is a key trend in the industry.


-Virtual reality faces challenges, while augmented reality is
gaining traction.


-Youth sports and women's sports are emerging markets for
investment.





To learn more, visit: www.lead.vc/ 





Get in touch with Thomas Rudy at: www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrudy/





Hosted by ⁠Rohn Malhotra⁠ from ⁠SportsTechX⁠ - Leading source of
Data & Insights about SportsTech startups and the surrounding
ecosystem.





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Chapters


00:00 Introduction 


05:45 Lead VC's Investment Strategy


11:35 Funds and Their Focus Areas


20:06 Success Stories and Market Trends


32:22 Future Directions