Ludis Capital

What is Ludis Capital?

Ludis Capital is an investment fund that specializes in early-stage investments, operating at the intersection of sports, technology, and media & entertainment. With bases in Los Angeles, Chicago, Auckland, and London, the fund leads with the belief in the disruptive power of sports and technology combined.

They have a history of successful founding, investing, operating, and exiting a number of companies globally. Ludis Capital focuses on startups that demonstrate potential to innovate within the sports industry which they see as a stable pillar of entertainment and culture globally.

They recognize that over 50% of the world's population identifies as sports fans which underpins a significant market for innovation in this space. Their investment thesis revolves around the notion that sports maintain a strong position in an increasingly digital and technologically shifting world.

Ludis Capital sees startups as crucial for guiding the sports industry through this evolution. They believe innovations sourced first in sports will have broader applications across various fields.

The fund's investments range from $25,000 to $500,000, with a sweet spot of $50,000 for companies with specialties in Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The sectors they target include Software, Media, Retail & E-Commerce, Entertainment & Sports, HealthTech & Fitness, Blockchain & Cryptos, Gaming & eSports, Advertising, Healthcare & Wellness, Nanotechnology, Consumer, and Woman Focused ventures.

Their website showcases the diverse expertise of their investment team and advisors, who bring deep knowledge in data and analytics, fan engagement, fantasy and gaming, stadium and venue experiences, blockchain, health & wellness, and more.