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JDS Sports
JDS Sports is a purpose-driven private equity firm that backs companies shaping the future of sports and entertainment and gives back to sports non-profits.
JDS Sports
JDS Sports is a purpose-driven private equity firm that backs companies shaping the future of sports and entertainment and gives back to sports non-profits. Since 2018 it has invested in 30+ startups, scale-ups, and turnarounds, and has granted $4.8m to sports non-profits.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2001
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Rye
Corporate office
Rye, NY, United States
Principals
Joseph D. Samberg
Chairman
Peter Robert Casey
CEO
Miguel Batista
CFO
Karl Blum
Principal
Jasmine Hill
Project Manager
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does JDS Sports invest in?
JDS Sports targets early-stage to growth-stage companies across the sports ecosystem. Its mandate spans venture investments in sports-adjacent technology — such as fan engagement, sports betting infrastructure, and digital media platforms — alongside control private-equity investments in operating businesses that service professional leagues, teams, and athlete-driven enterprises.
Is JDS Sports a venture capital firm or a private equity firm?
JDS Sports operates a hybrid model. It makes early-stage venture investments — Seed and Series A equivalent — in sports-tech startups, while also executing control-oriented private equity transactions in mature businesses serving the professional sports industry. Few firms combine both strategies under one roof exclusively for sports.
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