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Waverley Capital

Palo Alto, California · Invests in US; Global · Website

Thesis

The $1T+ media, entertainment, and sports industries are experiencing fundamental disruption. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs building category-defining companies that transform how people consume, create, and engage with entertainment and sports.

Likely not a fit for

No pure consumer social apps, traditional enterprise SaaS unrelated to media, or companies without entertainment/sports focus

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

EB

Edgar Bronfman Jr.

General PartnerCo-Founder, Chairman and General Partner · Primary contact

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DV

Daniel V. Leff

General PartnerCo-Founder and Managing Partner

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DV

Deek Velagandula

PrincipalPrincipal

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Portfolio

RokuMedia Entertainment

Roku pioneered streaming to the TV and connects users to their favorite streaming content while enabling content publishers to build and monetize audiences. It provides sophisticated tools for advertisers to engage consumers.

Pluto TVMedia Entertainment

Pluto TV is a free streaming service owned by Paramount Global, offering hundreds of live channels and on-demand content. It has over 20 million monthly users and operates in over 35 markets worldwide.

Art19Media Entertainment

ART19 is a platform that empowers publishers and advertisers with full control over their audio experiences, promoting a philosophy called Audiotonomy.

WonderyMedia Entertainment

Wondery is a podcast studio renowned for its character-driven, binge-worthy storytelling, producing popular shows such as 'Dr. Death', 'British Scandal', and 'Business Wars'. The company offers a unique podcast listening experience through its Wondery app, which includes a premium ad-free subscription service called Wondery+, providing fans with early access and exclusive episodes.

The AthleticMedia Entertainment

The Athletic provides exclusive sports news, stories, scores, schedules, podcasts, and in-depth analysis across various sports leagues.

HeadspaceHealthcare Digital

Headspace is a leading mental health company offering meditation, mindfulness, therapy, and psychiatry services. It provides comprehensive mental health care for individuals and organizations.

Matterport

Matterport is the leading spatial data company focused on digitizing and indexing the built world. Their all-in-one 3D data platform enables users to create accurate and immersive digital twins of spaces, which can be utilized for design, construction, management, and marketing purposes.

Professional Fighters League
Elemental Technologies
VolleyGaming

Volley is a leading developer of voice AI games for smart speakers, connected TVs, and mobile platforms, known for popular titles like Jeopardy!, The Price is Right, and Song Quiz.

Lil SnackGaming

Lil Snack is building a fun, low-lift way to boost daily engagement and sharpen minds — one bite-sized game at a time. They operate over 10 games daily, updated with new content themed to pop culture and current events.

EndelHealthcare Digital

Endel is a sound wellness company that creates personalized soundscapes to help users focus, relax, and sleep, utilizing patented technology that adapts in real-time to various inputs.

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Waverley Capital Research Investment Thesis Waverley Capital is a specialized venture capital firm focused exclusively on innovation and disruption in the global media, entertainment, and sports industries—a market exceeding $1 trillion. Founded in 2017 by Edgar Bronfman Jr. (former CEO of Warner Music Group and Seagram/Universal) and Daniel V. Leff (former partner at Globespan Capital Partners an

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