OUR ECOSYSTEM
What we do.
leAD takes sports tech startups from an idea to Series A
Pre-seed - Up to $2M valuation
The leAD SPORT1 Accelerator boosts sports tech startups from seed to fully functioning profitable ventures. Applications for the leAD SPORT1 Accelerator Class of 2020 are now open!
Seed - $2M to $8M valuation
The leAD Business Builder team provides direction and guidance for the follow-on investments and helps the companies tackle tricky issues that come up at the crucial development stage of the startups.
Series A - $8M valuation and above
ADvantage is the first truly global sports tech fund. The $50M Series A fund aims to fundamentally change the future of sports by investing in technologies and entrepreneurs.
About leAD
Our numbers.
1200
+
Applications
33
Portfolio companies
66
Countries
$
66
M
Invested capital
1200
+
Applications
33
Portfolio companies
66
Countries
$
66
M
Invested capital
The three verticals
What we look for.
After reviewing hundreds of investment opportunities, we have identified three sports tech sectors primed for growth.
Creative People Fueled with Passion
Founders & Backers.
leAD is backed by an exclusive circle of international top investors with a strong foothold in the sports industry.
Andrew White
Founder & Executive Chairman at 5Oceans Partnership
Horst Bente
Co-Founder at leAD Sports, Founder at Adi Dassler International Family Office
Christoph Sonnen
Co-Founder & CEO at leAD, Partner at ADvantage
Our inspiration
The Legacy.
leAD is an initiative of his grandchildren and a marquee shareholder group to build on his legacy of constant sports innovation.
