We invest in teams who are innovating at the intersection of sports and technology.
We build trusted partnerships, supporting visionary founders who are scaling technology companies.
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Who are Sportech Ventures?
Sportech Ventures is a boutique tech investment company dedicated to backing pioneering entrepreneurs - from inception to evolution and expansion. Led by the vastly experienced capital markets expert Richard McGuire, and the technology entrepreneur, Jules Bewley, we invest in technology companies led by teams who are shaping the future.
What's your investment approach?
We seek outstanding teams crafting cutting-edge businesses where sports meet technology. With our blend of angel investment and venture capital methodologies, we are adaptable and seize opportunities as investors. Our hands-on industry knowledge equips us to guide entrepreneurs in molding their ventures into industry front-runners.
What sectors do you invest in?
At the intersection of sports and technology, but we are always open to new collaboration and beyond this scope for genuinely captivating opportunities. Category expertise includes SportsTech, Gaming, Payments, Betting, Data, SaaS, High Performance and Utility Apps. With a bias towards B2B.
What stage do you invest?
We are early stage investors. Typically we represent the first significant capital investment in a business.
How much do you invest?
Tickets from £500K to £2 million. With added bandwidth to follow on.
What is your market focus?
We typically invest in European companies, however also specialise on partnering with US companies seeking to expand in Europe.
How do I submit a deck for review?
Get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you.
Richard McGuire
Partner
LinkedIn @rimcguire
Vast expertise in capital markets, particularly the leisure and gaming industries. Former Chairman at Timeweave PLC, NED at Mitchells and Butlers PLC. Current Chairman of GYG PLC, Sportech and a Director of Grey Wolf Investments Limited.
Jules Bewley
Partner
LinkedIn @julianbewley
A serial entrepreneur, with 20 years experience driving innovation at tech-fuelled ventures. As a former sportsman, I have a deep-rooted passion for the intersection of sports and technology, and its potential to improve people's well-being.
