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Micromanagement Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage sports technology startups, with a particular emphasis on media-focused innovations. The firm leverages its founders' extensive industry experience to identify and support companies developing novel platforms and services within the evolving sports media landscape. Its core capability lies in applying seasoned strategic guidance alongside capital to nurture emerging ventures.
The firm was co-founded in 2018 by John Kosner, an internet pioneer credited with significantly expanding ESPN's digital footprint, and the late David Stern, former Commissioner Emeritus of the NBA. Their combined insight recognized a critical need for domain-expert capital and mentorship to accelerate technological advancements and innovation within the rapidly changing sports and media industries. This confluence of operational and strategic leadership formed the basis of the firm’s inception.
Micromanagement Ventures primarily serves early-stage sports technology companies seeking both funding and strategic partnership. The firm’s vision is to actively shape the future trajectory of sports media and related technologies by empowering founders with the resources and guidance necessary to scale their innovations. It aims to foster the development of transformative solutions that redefine how sports content is created, distributed, and consumed.
Micromanagement Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $12.0M Series A in Lambent in August 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2021 | Lambent | $12.0M Series A | Nathan MEE | Data Point Capital, Glasswing Ventures, Gutbrain Ventures, Ideaship, NextGen Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, SOSV, Volition Capital, Will Ventures, Inovia Capital, PBJ Capital |
| Jul 4, 2021 | Buzzer | $20.0M Series A | Maha Ibrahim, Michael Spirito | Anthony Noto, Apolo Ohno, Auston Matthews, Bobby Wagner, Christian Mccaffrey, Connor Mcdavid, Curtis Polk, David Blitzer, Deandre Hopkins, Devin Booker, Devin Johnson, Estee Portnoy, Ibrahim Hamad, J. Cole, Jeff Vinick, Lamelo Ball, Madison Hammond, Michael Jordan, Naomi Osaka, PAT Connaughton, Patrick Mahomes, Renee Montgomery, ROS Gold Onwude, Sabrina Ionescu, Scotty James, Stephen Pagliuca, Steve Kaplan, Steve Koonin, Steve Simon, Taylor Rooks, Wayne Gretzky, Black Capital, Chetrit Ventures, JDS Sports, Jump Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Liontree Partners, Oneteam Partners, Targa Partners |