The Collectiv
Overview
The Collectiv is a community-driven venture capital fund based in Houston, Texas, focusing on early-to-growth stage investments in sports technology startups, professional sports franchises, and leagues. By leveraging a network of strategic individual investors, including executives, advisors, and athletes from top sports organizations, The Collectiv aims to democratize access to venture investing in the sports industry. The fund's investment strategy centers on AI-powered technologies transforming the global sports and entertainment landscape. It supports founders disrupting legacy models and building scalable products across sectors such as fan engagement, human performance, media, data analytics, and infrastructure. The Collectiv's portfolio includes investments in SailGP's Team USA, nVenue, LISNR, and Videon. Through its partnership with Mercury Fund, a Houston-based early-stage VC firm with over $850 million in assets under management, The Collectiv combines institutional-grade rigor with domain expertise to unlock high-growth investment opportunities in the sports sector. This collaboration brings institutional discipline, proven investment frameworks, and access to a deep bench of experienced operators, advisors, and growth partners, enhancing the fund's ability to deliver compelling returns while mitigating risk.
Investment Focus
- Accredited investors only
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about The Collectiv
What sectors does The Collectiv invest in?
The Collectiv invests in Sports Technology, Sports Franchises and Sports Leagues, and is based in Houston, United States. The Collectiv is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does The Collectiv invest at?
The Collectiv backs companies at Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 50K - 10M.
Which regions does The Collectiv invest in?
The Collectiv invests across United States.
Who are the partners at The Collectiv?
Team members listed for The Collectiv include Ashley DeWalt (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and Michelle Torres (Head of Business Operations).
What companies has The Collectiv invested in?
The Collectiv's portfolio includes LISNR, nVenue, SailGP Team USA and Videon.
How do I contact The Collectiv?
The Collectiv's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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