Drive by DraftKings

Drive by DraftKings is a multi-stage venture capital firm investing in SportsTech and Entertainment. Founded in 2019, the firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Its mission is to drive the future of sports, gaming, and media by supporting founders who are pushing the frontier of new markets and categories. The firm is backed by founding partners including DraftKings, General Catalyst, Accomplice, and Boston Seed Capital.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as human performance, sports and gaming, media and fan engagement, and data analytics and monetization. Drive by DraftKings has a unique approach, offering a fully independent and highly strategic partnership to entrepreneurs. The firm is also known for its All-Star Network, which includes prominent figures like retired professional tennis player James Blake, 11-time NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, and MLB executive Theo Epstein.

As of March 31, 2025, Drive by DraftKings had invested a total of $11.0 million in DBDK Venture Fund I, LP, with a commitment of up to $17.5 million. The firm also provides office space and general operational support to its portfolio companies. Notable investments include Cardless, Elite HRV, Evaluate.Market, Guidesly, Just Women's Sports, Muxy, Papaya Gaming, PickUp, StreamLayer, Tappp, Toya, VidMob, and WHOOP. The firm's portfolio reflects its commitment to advancing the future of play and performance through strategic investments in innovative companies.