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Accelerate Ventures
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Accelerate Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund specialising in the sports, technology and culture sectors. The firm invests in, supports and accelerates the growth of early-stage start-ups — targeting pre-seed, seed and seed-plus stage companies — that operate at the intersection of sport and technology, disrupt markets by identifying a clear gap, and demonstrate traction or strong potential for rapid growth. Beyond capital, Accelerate pairs direct investment with in-house strategy consulting and an unparalleled network of industry experts, advisors and elite sports club partnerships (including Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors) to help portfolio companies unlock their next phase of growth. The firm seeks 'gritty, passionate founders who are relentless in chasing their dreams' and who have a clear vision for rapid growth within the sports and technology industries.
Notable quotes
“We're thrilled to be working with such great companies, and we look forward to finding the next investments that will revolutionize the sports ecosystem.”
“Our 3 initial portfolio companies all have fantastic teams behind them, and we can't wait to help them grow over the coming years.”
“We're thrilled to announce the launch of Accelerate Ventures, a new venture capital fund based in London, which will work across the sports and technology sector.”
Team
Joash Cheong
Analyst
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Do This | Undisclosed | — | 2025-04 |
| Padel Social Club | Seed | — | 2025-12-19 |
| Camb.AI | Pre-Series A Bridge | — | 2025-02 |
| Betmate | Series A | $2m | 2025-01-08 |
| PlayerData | Pre-Series A Bridge | — | 2025-01 |
| Seat Unique | Undisclosed | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Active Partners | 2 |
| The Clark Group (UK) | 1 |
| Escape Investments BV | 1 |
| Kibo Investments | 1 |
| Haatch | 1 |
| Praetura Ventures | 1 |
| Y Combinator | 1 |
| Craft Ventures | 1 |
| NFX | 1 |
| Morpheus Ventures | 1 |
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