Sapphire Sport is a venture capital that is focused on early-stage technology companies. The firm was founded by Doug Higgins and Michael Spirito in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Sapphire Sport is an early-stage (Series A / B) investment vehicle focused on the broader intersection of sport, media and entertainment technology. Designed to address the broader sport technology markets, Sapphire Sport is a dedicated $115 million investment platform and team within Sapphire Ventures.
Industries such as sport, media, and entertainment, and combining these industries with specific companies is a business path for Sapphire Sport. The firm is interested in companies that provide free to play mobile games, hardcore multiplayer games, esports leagues for high-school students, as well as technology for coaching expertise. The firm has invested companies during Series B through C rounds.
