Why We Invested: Fanstake
Summary
Courtside led Fanstake’s $6.25 million seed round, with participation from several venture firms. Fanstake runs a fan-powered NIL marketplace that lets college sports fans pledge money to recruit or retain athletes, paying only if the athlete joins their team. The company positions itself as a transparent, compliant way for fans to influence recruiting and support their schools. The article argues that fan participation in NIL has been limited so far and that Fanstake opens that market to a much broader audience.
Funding
Amount
$6.3M
Total raised
Date
April 29, 2025
Announcement date
Investors
Headspace, Scrum Ventures, Will Ventures, Susa Ventures, Courtside Ventures
Lead investors
Company
https://fanstake.com
Funded company
Classifications
industries
EduTech - institutions
applications
Web Shopping
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