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HomeCourt Partners

VC
Charlotte, NC

HomeCourt Partners is a Seed venture capital firm based in Charlotte, NC investing in Other, Consumer. The firm typically writes $150K–$750K checks and has 2 portfolio companies in our records.

Check size
$150K–$750K
Portfolio
2 companies on record
Partners
4 listed
Stage
Seed
Sectors
Other, Consumer
HQ
Charlotte, NC
AUM
Not in our records

Last verified: 2026-05-30

How to approach: cold outreach ok
Stage

Seed

Check Size

$150K – $750K

Portfolio

2+ companies

Team

4 partners

Investor activity
Investments in last 12 months: 0

Investment Thesis

Focuses on startups leveraging sports technology, fan engagement, and digital platforms that create community-driven social gaming experiences.

How HomeCourt Partners invests

HomeCourt Partners is a vc firm based in Charlotte, NC. The firm invests at the Seed stage, with a focus on Other, Consumer. It does not invest in Fintech.

HomeCourt Partners typically writes checks of $150K–$750K per investment.

HomeCourt Partners has backed 2 companies in our records, including Sideline Play, FanLink Social.

Partners & Team

RA

Ryan Adams

GP

Sports Tech
Gaming
Fan Engagement
MR

Michael Rees

Co-President, Blue Owl Capital; Head of GP Strategic Capital

professional sports minority stakes
NBA team investments
GP-stakes investments
AL

Andrew Laurino

Senior Managing Director, Blue Owl Capital; GP Strategic Capital Investment Team

NBA team minority stakes
GP Strategic Capital
alternative asset managers
LC

Lamar Cardinez

Principal, Blue Owl Capital; GP Strategic Capital Investment Team

underwriting NBA team investments
professional sports minority stakes
GP Strategic Capital

Industry Focus

Invests In

Other
Consumer

Does Not Invest In

Fintech

Portfolio Companies (2)

Other

SI

Sideline Play

Sports Tech
FA

FanLink Social

Consumer Social
How to pitch HomeCourt Partners
  • Raising at Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
  • Lead with your fit in Other, Consumer — the sectors they actively back.
  • Size your ask to their typical $150K – $750K check.
  • cold outreach ok
  • Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Ryan Adams, GP.
  • A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.

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