# PEAK6 Sports

> PEAK6 Sports is a VC fund in Chicago backing Retail and E-Commerce. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Chicago, United States
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Apr 2018
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: http://peak6sports.com/

PEAK6 Sports is a VC fund in Chicago focused on Retail and E-Commerce. PEAK6 Sports LLC is a venture capital firm which operates at the intersection of sports and technology. Utilizing a wealth of collective experience in sports, media, and venture capital, PEAK6 Sports invests in and helps build companies that are both software-enabled and sports-enabled.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for PEAK6 Sports. Shizune tracks 4 team members at PEAK6 Sports. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/peak6-sports?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retail | 1 | 50% |
| E-Commerce | 1 | 50% |
| Marketplace | 1 | 50% |
| Sporting Goods | 1 | 50% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chase Garbarino | Managing Director | 4 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/chase-garbarino |
| Mark J. DeNino | Managing Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mark-j-denino |
| Matthew Hulsizer | Managing Partner | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/matthew-hulsizer |
| Reid Snyder | Managing Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/reid-snyder |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SidelineSwap | SidelineSwap connects athletes so they can buy, sell, and learn about new and used sports gear. They were founded in 2012 by former college athletes who realized how difficult it was to find high-quality used sports gear online. Since launching the marketplace, hundreds of thousands of athletes have joined their community and contributed to theirmission of making sports more affordable.On SidelineSwap you’ll not only find the largest collection of high-quality new and used sports gear on the internet, you will also connect with athletes who know about gear and love their sport. If you browse long enough, you might even find a few pros.We’re entrepreneurs at heart, and we’re proud to empower their community of sellers. Sellers on SidelineSwap come in all shapes and sizes, from high school athletes selling last season’s gear, to former college players unloading a career’s worth of equipment, to business owners like Eric (see below) who make a living on SidelineSwap.We’re backed by Global Founders Capital, Riverpark Ventures, Fullstack Sports Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures, FJ Labs, and 500 Startups, and their advisors include former executives from Amazon, Etsy, Seamless, Staples, and ESPN. We’re alumni of 500 Startups, MassChallenge, and the Harvard Innovation Lab. | $6.6M | Series A | Apr 24, 2018 | https://sidelineswap.com |

1 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Admiral Capital Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/admiral-capital-group) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [FJ Labs](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fj-labs) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Global Founders Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/global-founders-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [RiverPark Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/riverpark-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does PEAK6 Sports invest in?

PEAK6 Sports invests primarily in Retail, E-Commerce and Marketplace startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact PEAK6 Sports?

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### Who are the partners at PEAK6 Sports?

The team at PEAK6 Sports includes Chase Garbarino (Managing Director), Mark J. DeNino (Managing Partner) and Matthew Hulsizer (Managing Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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