ESPT Ventures

ESPT Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the interactive entertainment, gaming, sports, and consumer sectors. The firm focuses on areas such as fan monetization, data platforms, content creation and distribution tools, sports technology, and consumer consumption and play. Their investment strategy involves leading strong opportunities with average check sizes ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. ESPT Ventures was founded in 2018 by Ryan Gately, a Wall Street veteran with over 25 years of experience in technology, media, and gaming sectors. Prior to establishing ESPT Ventures, Gately served as a Managing Director at Stifel Financial. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates under the legal name ESPT Ventures LLC. Their portfolio includes investments like GridRival, a company they invested in during a seed round on October 18, 2021. The firm has raised multiple funds, including ESPT Venture Fund III, announced on March 31, 2022. ESPT Ventures is committed to supporting technological innovators and creators at the intersection of digital media, sports, and gaming, aiming to drive the evolution of interactive entertainment.