Icon Sports Ventures

Capital and company-building for the next era of sports performance.

We back sports technology companies at the intersection of AI, performance, health, and elite development.

Portfolio companies

Core investment lens

Elite

Performance networks

Thesis

Where we focus.

We identify and invest in transformative sports technologies that improve how athletes train, recover, compete, and scale their careers.

AI + Performance

Leveraging machine learning to optimize athlete training and strategy.

Sensors + Hardware

Next-gen wearables and IoT devices for real-time data capture.

Health + Recovery

Advanced technologies for injury prevention and rapid recovery.

Built around operators, not tourists.

Icon Sports Ventures pairs capital with founder support, category relationships, and athlete-performance context across early-stage sports technology.

Portfolio

Companies building practical advantages.

Focused investments across athlete management, sustainable infrastructure, and player development.

Athlete Management

RSP AI

The premier holistic performance platform (rspapp.ai) used by elite organizations to track readiness, health, and development.

Barrett Stover

Veteran performance coach and sports scientist.

Hydration Tech

Roam Water

Next-generation sustainable hydration systems designed for high-performance facilities and stadiums.

Sunjay Galeria

Innovator in sustainable sports infrastructure.

Player Development

C35 Baseball Advisors

MLB-led baseball player development and mentorship offering biomechanics-driven training, recruiting guidance, and remote or in-person coaching.

Rob Wooten

Founder/owner and former MLB pitcher.

We prefer focused teams with a clear edge, measurable adoption, and technology that can improve performance or operations in real sports environments.

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Team

Operator-led capital.

We bring company-building, investing, and high-performance sports experience to founders navigating the sports technology market.

Manager

Neil Kataria

Veteran tech founder and investor bringing high-growth expertise into sports tech.

Co-Manager

DC Arendas

Former athlete, founder + investor leveraging high-performance expertise in early-stage investing.