Eberg Capital
Description
Eberg Capital is the dedicated investment fund of the Ehrenberg family, headquartered in New York, United States. Established to leverage the family's deep expertise and network, Eberg Capital focuses exclusively on the burgeoning sports industry. The fund acts as a strategic partner, providing capital and guidance to companies poised to innovate and lead across various facets of the sports ecosystem. Their investment mandate is broad yet specialized, encompassing professional sports teams and leagues, the rapidly expanding sports betting sector, and critical underlying infrastructure technologies, including data analytics and media platforms.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a long-term perspective, aiming to support founders in building category-defining businesses within sports. Eberg Capital targets a range of stages, from early-stage ventures (Seed and Series A) requiring foundational capital to more mature growth-stage companies seeking to scale. This flexibility allows them to engage with promising opportunities across the entire lifecycle of a sports tech or media company, providing both initial funding and follow-on capital as companies achieve milestones.
As a family office, Eberg Capital distinguishes itself through its patient capital approach and ability to move swiftly on compelling opportunities. They are known for their hands-on involvement, leveraging the Ehrenberg family's extensive industry connections to provide strategic value beyond just financial investment. Eberg Capital has made at least 11 investments to date, demonstrating their active presence in the market. For instance, they notably participated in a $27 million Series B round for Wave Sports + Entertainment, showcasing their capacity to contribute to significant growth rounds. While specific check sizes can vary widely based on the opportunity and stage, typical first checks for Eberg Capital generally range from $500,000 to $5,000,000, reflecting their commitment to both nascent and scaling sports ventures.
Investor Profile
Eberg Capital has backed more than 33 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Sports, Gaming, Fantasy Sports.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (45%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Pre Seed (12%)
- Series B (6%)
- Series C (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (82%)
- United Kingdom (15%)
- Canada (3%)
Industry Focus
- Sports
- Gaming
- Fantasy Sports
- Fintech
- Data Integration
- Software
- Gambling
- Information Technology
- Blockchain
- Information Services
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