Cole Van Nice
Overview
As Co-founder and Managing Partner at Elysian Park Ventures, Cole Van Nice leads the firm's investment activities, focusing on early-stage companies in sectors such as Internet, Enterprise Software, Mobile, Health & Wellness, and CleanTech. Elysian Park Ventures, established in 2014, is the investment arm of the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group, enabling investments across all stages of a company's growth. The firm has backed numerous startups, including League One Volleyball, Oura, and the Professional Fighters League. Additionally, Elysian Park Ventures has launched support services companies and partnerships with sector experts to mitigate early-stage investment risks. Notably, the firm has collaborated with Billie Jean King Enterprises to support a women's sports accelerator program and partnered with the PGA of America to create a golf investment vehicle. Prior to his role at Elysian Park Ventures, Cole served as CEO of Flyby Media Inc., a company acquired by Apple in 2016. He has also held positions at Chart Venture Partners, Darby Overseas Investments, and Santander Investment. Cole holds a B.A. from Washington & Lee University and is a CFA charterholder. He is also a founding judge of the Prism Awards, SPIE’s program for photonics innovation, and frequently speaks on dual-use technology at defense and security conferences.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage companies
- Innovative technologies
- Strong management teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Cole Van Nice invest in?
Cole Van Nice invests in Internet, Cleantech, Mobile, Enterprise Software and Health & Wellness, and is based in New York, United States. Cole Van Nice is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Cole Van Nice invest at?
Cole Van Nice backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 11M.
Which regions does Cole Van Nice invest in?
Cole Van Nice invests across United States.
What companies has Cole Van Nice invested in?
Cole Van Nice's portfolio includes Oura, League One Volleyball and Professional Fighters League.
How do I contact Cole Van Nice?
Cole Van Nice's contact details — including work email — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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