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Sam Schmelzer

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Smart Money Rating: 83 out of 100

Partner, COO, ADvantage Sports Tech Fund

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ADvantage Sports Tech Fund
Title
Partner, COO
Role
Partner
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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.

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After completing multiple degrees at Brown UniversitySource (opens in a new tab)

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