Athletic Ventures
VC Fund
Sydney, Australia
Athletic Ventures is a syndicate of past and present elite athletes investing in Champion Founders and their teams
- Total investments:
- 14
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 7%
Last updated:
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Industries Athletic Ventures invests in
Stages Athletic Ventures invests in
Countries Athletic Ventures invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
3 more contacts available
Round size
- Series A
- $3.3M–$42M
- Series C
- $42M–$89M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 3 (21%)
- E-Commerce 2 (14%)
- Health Care 2 (14%)
- Consumer Goods 2 (14%)
- Food and Beverage 2 (14%)
Stage
- Series A 6 (43%)
- Series C 2 (14%)
- Funding Round 2 (14%)
- Seed 1 (7%)
- Series B 1 (7%)
Country
- Australia 9 (64%)
- New Zealand 1 (7%)
- United States 1 (7%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Matt De Boer
Partner & Co-founder
|
Partner & Co-founder | Total investments: 6 | Find email | |
Christophe Chausson
Venture Partner
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Venture Partner | Total investments: 12 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
splose
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splose isn’t just practice management software. It's your ally in handling the ins-and-outs of running a practice and a savvy tool for growth. At splose, we are dedicated to continuously improving and embracing the power of AI and automation to give healthcare professionals like you more time to focus on what matters most. | $32.4M / Series A / Feb 08, 2026 | |
Lorikeet
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Lorikeet provides AI customer support. Lorikeet offer its customers responsive, personalized, and effective support as table stakes. | $35M / Series A / Aug 06, 2025 | |
Guzman y Gomez (GYG)
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Guzman y Gomez (GYG) dishes up the time-honored flavors of Mexico with the freshest Australian ingredients.At GYG, our passion is creating delicious food out of real ingredients. Up to 24 hour marinades, chip-tasting sessions and chillies really get us going! We don’t take shortcuts in our restaurants - we use fresh ingredients and authentictechniques. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.Our restaurants, like our menu items, channel Mexico’s urban streets. Bursts of color from our Mexican tiles and street art contribute to a warm and energetic vibe, inviting you to settle in and savor every bite. Latin playlists keep the mood saucy.When you come to GYG, you’ll notice that our staff are energetic, passionate and crazy about the food! That’s because every GYG restaurant is designed around our people. Our staff members are proud to be part of the GYG family, and they share our mission to give you the best experience from the moment you walk through our door. | $134.5M / Apr 09, 2024 | |
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Guzman y Gomez (GYG)
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Guzman y Gomez (GYG) dishes up the time-honored flavors of Mexico with the freshest Australian ingredients.At GYG, our passion is creating delicious food out of real ingredients. Up to 24 hour marinades, chip-tasting sessions and chillies really get us going! We don’t take shortcuts in our restaurants - we use fresh ingredients and authentictechniques. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.Our restaurants, like our menu items, channel Mexico’s urban streets. Bursts of color from our Mexican tiles and street art contribute to a warm and energetic vibe, inviting you to settle in and savor every bite. Latin playlists keep the mood saucy.When you come to GYG, you’ll notice that our staff are energetic, passionate and crazy about the food! That’s because every GYG restaurant is designed around our people. Our staff members are proud to be part of the GYG family, and they share our mission to give you the best experience from the moment you walk through our door. | $134.5M / Private Equity / Apr 09, 2024 | |
Hnry
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Hnry is the trusted financial sidekick for contractors and freelancers. | $24.7M / Series B / Jan 30, 2023 | |
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Guzman y Gomez (GYG)
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Guzman y Gomez (GYG) dishes up the time-honored flavors of Mexico with the freshest Australian ingredients.At GYG, our passion is creating delicious food out of real ingredients. Up to 24 hour marinades, chip-tasting sessions and chillies really get us going! We don’t take shortcuts in our restaurants - we use fresh ingredients and authentictechniques. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.Our restaurants, like our menu items, channel Mexico’s urban streets. Bursts of color from our Mexican tiles and street art contribute to a warm and energetic vibe, inviting you to settle in and savor every bite. Latin playlists keep the mood saucy.When you come to GYG, you’ll notice that our staff are energetic, passionate and crazy about the food! That’s because every GYG restaurant is designed around our people. Our staff members are proud to be part of the GYG family, and they share our mission to give you the best experience from the moment you walk through our door. | Secondary Market / Oct 19, 2022 | |
Bare
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At Bare, It focuses on providing an extremely high-quality cremation service, at the lowest possible price. By taking care of the cremation, empower families and friends to focus on holding a memorial that is as unique as the life it celebrates – whether that’s a backyard barbeque, a tree-planting ceremony, or a Viking sendoff. | $7M / Series A / Jun 21, 2022 | |
Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus is a digital healthcare company that operates multiple telehealth brands, offering online medical services and products targeting specific health concerns. It connects patients with medical practitioners for consultations, e-prescriptions, and ongoing care through platforms addressing areas such as men’s health, reproductive health,dermatology, and weight management. The company also supports delivery of treatments and tailored care plans through its suite of healthcare brands, integrating digital tools with practitioner-led services. Eucalyptus focuses on building an accessible healthcare experience that streamlines remote consultations and follow-up care for users. | $42.2M / Series C / Jan 27, 2022 | |
Pet Circle
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Pet Circle offers pet food, medication, accessories, toys, and treats via its subscription-only online store. Australia's best pet food delivery service. We deliver all premium dog and cat food brands plus medications, toys, accessories, and treats. | $89M / Series C / Dec 07, 2021 | |
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Bare
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At Bare, It focuses on providing an extremely high-quality cremation service, at the lowest possible price. By taking care of the cremation, empower families and friends to focus on holding a memorial that is as unique as the life it celebrates – whether that’s a backyard barbeque, a tree-planting ceremony, or a Viking sendoff. | $3.6M / Seed / Nov 19, 2021 | |
| See all 14 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Athletic Ventures invest in?
Athletic Ventures invests primarily in Software, E-Commerce and Health Care startups, most often at Series A and Series C stage. Most of the 14 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Australia. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Athletic Ventures's check size?
Athletic Ventures typically joins rounds of $3.3M–$42M at Series A and $42M–$89M at Series C. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Athletic Ventures participates in.
How do I contact Athletic Ventures?
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Who are the partners at Athletic Ventures?
The team at Athletic Ventures includes Matt De Boer (Partner & Co-founder) and Christophe Chausson (Venture Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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