Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Fund

Overview

The Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Fund is a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in early-stage companies that are shaping the future of sports and health technology. The fund focuses on three key areas: connected athletes, health and well-being, and fan engagement. It operates globally, with offices in Florida and Germany, and typically makes initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. The fund is managed by a team of experienced professionals, including Partners Alex Bente and Jeremy Pressman, Associate Kaiwen Liu, Principal Justin Driscoll, and Advisor Thomas H. Rudy. The fund's investment strategy emphasizes sourcing, funding, and driving the growth of early-stage startups worldwide, leveraging the expertise and resources of its general partners. In addition to its investment activities, the fund collaborates with organizations like the Orlando Magic to provide unique opportunities for sports and health tech startup development, further establishing Orlando as a world-class innovation hub. This partnership enables portfolio companies to test, learn, iterate, and scale their products and services within a dynamic and supportive environment. The Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Fund is backed by leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners, a global investment platform inspired by the legacy of Adi Dassler, and Tavistock Group, an international private investment organization. Together, they aim to support and scale the best sports and health tech companies worldwide, offering modern infrastructure, capital, and expert support to foster innovation and growth in the industry.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage sports and health technology companies
• Focus on connected athletes, health and well-being, and fan engagement
• Global operations with offices in Florida and Germany