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Drive by DraftKings

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

Also known as DBDK, DBDK VENTURE FUND I, L.P., DBDK Venture Fund II, L.P.

  • Media, entertainment & gaming
  • Multi stage
  • VC
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Boston, MA, United States
Assets under management
$109MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-31Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest fund size
$77.2MForm ADV gross asset value, as of 2021Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
3
Legal name
DRIVE BY DRAFTKINGS, LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

Drive by DraftKings is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in SportsTech and Entertainment. Our founding partners include DraftKings, General Catalyst, Accomplice and Boston Seed Capital. We are unique among investment firms as a fully independent and highly strategic venture capital partner. Together with founders pushing the frontier of new markets and categories, we will drive the future of sports, gaming and media. We are inspired by people with the drive to unlock their full potential and chase big ideas.

Investment approach

Thesis
Drive by DraftKings invests in SportsTech and Entertainment. Technology is revolutionizing sports, gaming and media. And yet, the intense energy and joy of competition remains uniquely human. Together with founders pushing the frontier of new markets and categories, we will drive the future of play and performance. We are inspired by people who unlock their full potential.Source (opens in a new tab)
Investing status notes
Drive by DraftKings invests in SportsTech and Entertainment.

Funds

DBDK Venture Fund II, L.P.
$28.8MVintage 2024, Main fund, SEC amount sold
DBDK VENTURE FUND I, L.P.
Vintage 2021Main fund
DBDK VENTURE FUND II, L.P.
Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser
DRIVE BY DRAFTKINGS, LLC
SEC file number
802-121717
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$109Mas of 2026-03-31
Private funds reported
2
Principal office
BOSTON, MA, United States
SEC CIK
1843133, 2030570
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