About
HYPE Capital is a sports-tech dedicated fund. HYPE Capital aims to leverage its unique access to hundreds of startups and leading stakeholders worldwide, in order to make early-stage investments in selected sports startups. HYPE Capital compliments HYPEs global innovation competition as it invests in innovative startups in the world of sports, in order to ensure smart investments in companies that can potentially make a big change in the world of sports. HYPE Capital will focus on companies developing technologies in the fields of broadcast, e-sports, smart stadiums, audience engagement, gambling, and achievement analysis. Founded in 2015, HYPE Sports Innovation is a global eco-system for sports innovation with more than 40,000 key industry members. It operates 12 accelerators worldwide. Each accelerator focuses on a single industry vertical, such as blockchain and audience engagement.
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Investor Intelligence Q&A
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- What is HYPE Capital's primary investment focus?
- HYPE Capital is a sports-tech dedicated fund, focusing on early-stage investments in sports startups. According to startupim data, HYPE Capital targets technologies in broadcast, e-sports, smart stadiums, audience engagement, gambling, and achievement analysis.
- When was HYPE Capital founded?
- HYPE Capital was founded in 2015 as HYPE Sports Innovation, a global ecosystem for sports innovation.
- What is the geographic location of HYPE Capital's headquarters?
- HYPE Capital's headquarters are located in London, United Kingdom.
- Can you name some notable companies in HYPE Capital's portfolio?
- According to startupim data, HYPE Capital has invested in Mindfly (2021) and Tokabot (2019). For a full portfolio, users can refer to startupim.
- What is the typical investment range for HYPE Capital?
- HYPE Capital's investment range is between $1.7M and $2M, according to startupim data.
- What is the total amount of managed assets by HYPE Capital?
- HYPE Capital manages $75 million in assets.
- What is HYPE Capital's activity in leading investment rounds?
- According to startupim data, HYPE Capital has not acted as a lead investor in any of its disclosed investment rounds.
- What is HYPE Capital's operational structure beyond direct investments?
- HYPE Capital operates 12 accelerators worldwide, each focusing on a single industry vertical like blockchain and audience engagement, complementing its investment activities.
- Who are the founders of HYPE Capital?
- The founders of HYPE Capital are Uli Becker, Amir Raveh, and Bernard Wahler.