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DraftKings

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

DraftKings provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports contests for cash prizes in major sports.

Investor Profile

DraftKings has backed more than 4 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Post Ipo Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Sports, Content, Media and Entertainment.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (75%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (25%)

Country Focus

  • United States (75%)
  • Australia (25%)

Industry Focus

  • Sports
  • Content
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Marine Transportation
  • Navigation
  • Robotics
  • Digital Entertainment
  • Gambling
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does DraftKings frequently co-invest with?

Accomplice
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
Wasserman
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
TechNexus Venture Collaborative
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 1
Carbon Black
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Waltham
Co-Investments: 1
Ares Capital Corporation
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 1
NextGen Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Eniac Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
DAZN
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
Verance Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does DraftKings often collaborate with?

CB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
ML
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, California, United States, Santa Barbara
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by DraftKings?

Picklebet

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Picklebet is a social daily fantasy sports (DFS) app.

Digital EntertainmentGamblingMobile AppsSoftwareSports
Series ANov 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,925,401
Vivid Seats

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Vivid Seats operates as an online ticket marketplace that connects fans with event ticket sellers.

EventsInternetMarketplaceReservationsTicketing
Post Ipo EquityOct 19, 2021
Amount Raised: $225,000,000
Meadowlark Media

New York, New York, United States

Meadowlark Media is a content company focused on sports.

ContentMedia and EntertainmentSports
Series AApr 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,600,000
Sea Machines Robotics

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Sea Machines Robotics builds autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMarine TransportationNavigationRobotics
Series ADec 17, 2018
Amount Raised: $10,000,000