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Station 13
Station 13 is a sister entity to JDS Sports, focused on blockchain investments in sports, media, and entertainment. It has made two investments.
Station 13
Station 13 is a sister entity to JDS Sports, focused on blockchain investments in sports, media, and entertainment. It has made two investments. Station 13 invested in Framework Lab as part of their Seed round on August 28, 2020.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Rye
Corporate office
Rye, NY, United States
Principals
James Deutch
Principal
Matt Aronson
President, JDS Sports
Joseph DaGrosa
Chairman, JDS Sports; Head, DaGrosa Capital Partners
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Station 13?
James Deutch is the principal of Station 13 and CEO of its sister entity JDS Sports. Matt Aronson serves as president of JDS Sports, and Joseph DaGrosa — known for DaGrosa Capital Partners — chairs JDS Sports, contributing to strategic direction. The exact investment committee structure is not public.
How is Station 13 related to JDS Sports?
Station 13 operates as a sister entity to JDS Sports, a sports media and technology holding company. The two share key personnel: James Deutch runs both, Joseph DaGrosa chairs JDS Sports, and Matt Aronson is a founding partner and president. The relationship gives Station 13 an operating-company adjacency rare among generalist investment firms.
What is Station 13's known investment posture?
Station 13 pursues early-stage venture deals and real estate development. Confirmed activity includes leading the seed round for Framework Labs, the technology arm of crypto venture firm Framework Ventures, and participation in the mixed-use Residences at Station 13 project in San Francisco. The firm acts as a generalist, not a sector-specific fund.
Does Station 13 manage outside capital?
Public records do not confirm whether Station 13 manages third-party limited partner capital or operates solely as a captive investment vehicle for principals. No regulatory filings indicating a registered investment adviser status were found, and AUM is undisclosed.
What is Joseph DaGrosa's role?
Joseph DaGrosa chairs JDS Sports, Station 13's sister holding company. DaGrosa heads DaGrosa Capital Partners, a family office platform, and previously co-led a bid to acquire Italian football club AC Milan. His involvement connects Station 13 to sports-franchise and international deal circles.
Which sectors does Station 13 target?
The firm's strategy is generalist, with confirmed activity in blockchain infrastructure via Framework Labs and real estate via the 530 Sansome Street project. The JDS Sports connection suggests proximity to sports media and technology, but explicit sector mandates are not publicly defined.
Where does Station 13 operate geographically?
Station 13 is headquartered in Rye, New York, with deal activity concentrated on the coasts. The firm's real estate project is in San Francisco, developed with Related California, and its venture investing includes New York-based Framework Labs.
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