Partner
Sam Schmelzer
Partner, COO, ADvantage Sports Tech Fund
- Firm
- ADvantage Sports Tech Fund
- Title
- Partner, COO
- Role
- Partner
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 17 September 2026
About
Sam is Partner and COO of ADvantage, combining venture capital experience, operational expertise, and a successful exit to a publicly traded company into a unique ability to identify opportunity and help founders navigate the journey of building, growing and exiting a company. Sam grew up in a sports-loving family and was a multisport athlete through high school. After completing multiple degrees at Brown University, he moved to Israel where he served in an electronic warfare R&D unit before building his career as a venture investor and business executive.
Background
- Education
- After completing multiple degrees at Brown UniversitySource (opens in a new tab)
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