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Fueling the Next Generation of Sports & Game Startups

Playconomix Ventures Fund invests $10K–$100K in early-stage sports, game, and recreation brands – and powers them with expert coaching and a winning community

Coming Soon

The Playconomix Ventures Fund is a seed fund under the Playconomix umbrella, created to help founders of sports, play, and recreation products go from startup to market leader. We combine investment with hands-on support, leveraging our experience growing companies like Spikeball into global phenomena

What We Offer 

  • Seed Capital: $10K–$100K investments to kickstart growth (manufacture inventory, hire key talent, boost marketing, etc.).
  • Expert Mentorship: Access to coaches and advisors who have built and scaled sports/games companies. “You get a bench of all-star advisors on your team.”
  • Industry Connections: Tap into our network of athletes, distributors, manufacturers, and investors. “We open doors – from getting your product into retail to securing sponsorships and partnerships.”
  • Community & Platform: Join a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs. “When you become a Playconomix portfolio company, you’re part of the family – with opportunities to learn and even collaborate with fellow founders.”
  • Optional Accelerator Services: “Need extra hands-on help? We offer deeply discounted consulting in exchange for equity – so you can get that $10K/month worth of expertise now and pay later, when you’ve grown​.,

 

 

Who Should Apply 

 

  • We are looking for startups that… create play or sports products, foster competition and community, have prototypes or early traction, and have passionate teams. If you’re building the next Spikeball, a new e-sports platform, a fitness game, or any innovation that gets people playing, we want to hear from you!

  • Our focus is on play, so if your venture is outside sports/games (like pure software, gambling, or unrelated consumer goods), this fund isn’t the best match.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Investment Model (How It Works):

  1. Pitch Us Your Vision: Founders reach out via a simple application (Coming soon). We’re approachable and love bold ideas.
  2. Fast Funding Decision: We evaluate fit based on our criteria (community, fun, etc.) and can move quickly. Expect an answer or next steps within 2-4 weeks.
  3. Flexible Deal Structure: We typically invest for equity (using simple SAFE or equity deals). We’ll discuss options like revenue-share if it better suits you – always keeping terms founder-friendly and easy.
  4. Beyond the Check: Once we invest, you get plugged into Playconomix’s support. We’ll set up an intro session to plan out how we can help (from mentorship meetings to possibly a structured consulting project).
  5. Grow Together: We stay by your side as you execute. You’ll meet our investor-advisors, join portfolio meetups, and get guidance on tap. Our success is tied to yours, so we’re all-in on helping you win.