#15: CiCi Bellis - General Partner of Cartan Capital
CiCi Bellis is a former professional tennis player and the Founder and General Partner of Cartan Capital, a venture capital firm focused on the sports & health technology sectors.Cartan Capital specifically invests in companies that innovate within the following four sub-verticals: sports performance, health & medical, fan engagement, and wellness & lifestyle, and recently announced the raise of its second fund at $40 million.Follow CiCi Bellis:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cici-bellis-750926182Follow Cartan Capital:Website: https://www.cartancapital.comFollow Vetted Sports on social media:💌 Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sports🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/vettedsports📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsports📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
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#14: Ashley Dewalt - Managing Partner of The Collectiv
Ashley Dewalt is the Co-Founder and Managing General Partner at The Collectiv, the sports industry’s first community-powered venture capital fund. He’s also a Venture Advisor at Mercury Fund and was formerly the Managing Director at DivInc, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting diverse founders in sportstech, healthtech, fintech, and other sectors.Follow Ashley Dewalt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleydewaltFollow The Collectiv:Website: https://www.thecollectiv.vcFollow Vetted Sports on social media:Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sportsTwitter: https://x.com/vettedsportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsportsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8d=The Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
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#13: Oliver Kupe - Former MLS Player & Founder & President of Aurélien Capital Partners
Oliver Kupe is a former MLS player and Founder & President of Aurélien Capital Partners, a boutique investment advisory and family office services to a select group of high net worth individuals, pro athletes, entrepreneurs, and exonerees.Before his career in finance, he was drafted by Real Salt Lake FC in Major League Soccer and attended Northwestern University, receiving a B.A. in Economics.Follow Oliver Kupe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-kupe-0759652bFollow Aurélien Capital Partners:Website: https://aureliencapitalpartners.comFollow Vetted Sports on social media: Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sportsTwitter: https://x.com/vettedsportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsportsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
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#12: Peter Robert Casey - CEO of JDS Sports
Peter Robert Casey is CEO of JDS Sports, a sports and entertainment holding company investing at the intersection of content & commerce. At JDS Sports, Peter and his team provide capital, connections, and strategic guidance while working alongside founders and their teams from startup to profit to scale.They also operate Play with Purpose, a donor-advised fund that supports nonprofits using sports for positive impact.Follow Peter Robert Casey:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterrobertcaseyFollow JDS Sports:Website: https://jdssports.coFollow Vetted Sports on social media:Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sportsTwitter: https://x.com/vettedsportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsportsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
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How To Build A Global Soccer Empire with 3-Team Owner Brett Johnson
Brett Johnson is the founder and CEO of Benevolent Capital, a family office that invests in professional sports teams, real estate, private equity, and venture capital. His current portfolio includes Ipswich Town FC, Phoenix Rising FC, and Rhode Island FC, and investments in TerraCycle, Athletic Brewing Corporation, Oura Ring, and Seekr Technologies. Mr. Johnson is also Founder and Partner of Fortuitous Partners, a diversified opportunity fund platform investing in professional sports-anchored multi-asset real estate developments in opportunity zones, including the iconic Tidewater Landing stadium and development in Rhode Island.Follow Brett Johnson:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-m-johnson-70b148Follow Benevolent Capital:Website: https://benevolentcapital.comFollow Vetted Sports on social media:Newsletter: https://www.vettedsports.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetted-sportsTwitter: https://x.com/vettedsportsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettedsportsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vettedsportsSubscribe to the Vetted Sports Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vetted-sports/id1803943419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gUTapCm8FXX0HH7TphUpR?si=Wb0uY5dqSvWNUzA3DB3VwA&nd=1&dlsi=1b39deb759f34f8dThe Vetted Sports Podcast features candid conversations with people who are shaping and investing in the future of sports.
The sports asset class is estimated to be worth over $3 trillion. Although it’s still early, there’s more growth, transactions, and opportunities than ever. Vetted Sports is a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the industry and features candid conversations with people who are building and investing in the future of sports. Each week, we discuss the latest of what’s happening throughout this evolving ecosystem with team owners, high-level investors, and global innovators. For more information and insights check out our newsletter at www.vettedsports.com.
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