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Stryde Ventures operates a digital investment platform designed to democratize access to exclusive opportunities within the global sports and entertainment sectors. The company allows individuals and institutions to invest directly in sports assets, including clubs, franchises, and leagues. Its platform streamlines the entire investment process from onboarding to digital exit windows, positioning sports private equity as an accessible asset class with institutional-grade opportunities.
The company was co-founded by Emad Yehya and Hadi Halabi, with Halabi serving as CEO. They established Stryde Ventures based on the insight that professional sports, traditionally a high-performing asset class with low correlation to conventional markets, remained largely inaccessible to the broader investment community. Their vision aimed to bridge this gap, allowing a wider range of investors to participate in these ventures.
Stryde Ventures caters to individual investors, family offices, funds, and financial advisors seeking to diversify their portfolios into sports. Its overarching mission is to pioneer a new era in sports private equity, expanding access to higher returns for more people and fostering an engaged investor community that propels the sports world forward. The company envisions a future where ownership in sports assets is open to a global audience.
Stryde Ventures has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $10.0M Seed in Epic Padel in September 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Epic Padel | $10.0M Seed | NowaisWorld | Elias Sultan, Nicklas Backstrom, Omar Nour, Sharam Gulzad, Tre Boston, 305 Ventures, High Water Venture Partners, Lane Holdings, Off-Court Ventures, Silverback Capital Group |