Empowering Innovation In Sports & Technology

Stadia Next is the innovation arm of Stadia Ventures, designed to deliver cutting-edge sports technology solutions and investment strategies, we are shaping the future of the industry.

STADIA VENTURES HISTORY

From 2015-2023, Stadia Ventures was the Pre-Series A Investor of choice for founders targeting Sports + Esports Industries supporting the largest Clubs, Leagues, Federations & Brands in the world.

Stadia Next is the evolution of this work. Building on the success and network to bring Innovation to clients.

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At Stadia Next, we provide a comprehensive suite of services to drive innovation and growth:

Accelerator Programs

End-to-end support from application process to Demo Day for sports tech startups.

Roundtables & Roadshows

Expert-led discussions on merging trends in sports technology from experts in the industry.

Funding Advisory

Insight and support from over eight years of sports tech investment experience.

Tech Scouting & Due Diligence

End-to-end vetting of sports tech startups for leagues, teams, and VCs looking to stay ahead of innovation trends.

Startup Advisory

Curated introductions for startups to potential investors, customers, or strategic partners from Stadia’s global network.

Consultancy

Customized executive education to corporate brands from decades of experience within the sporting industry.

International Expansion

Advisory and connections for businesses aiming to scale into new global markets, especially in sports-driven regions like Europe, MENA, or APAC.

CASE STUDIES

Over the years Stadia Next has conducted multiple consultancy projects with Clubs, Leagues, Brands and Federations. In addition we work some some excellent emerging companies supporting their growth. Below are some examples of work accomplished across both areas;

Driving awareness of innovation in “Recovery” across the Sports Tech industry for Global giant

KEY RESULTS – Expertise from 30+ leaders in industry, Creation of “Recovery” report on the state of the industry and direction of tech

Education of Web3/Crypto to Global Sports Teams. Driving use cases with innovative solutions

KEY RESULTS – Education provided for four MAJOR glocal sports franchises leading to case studies with Blockchain solutions

Sports focused accelerator driving innovation to open solicitations within the Government & Military

KEY RESULTS– 3 Accelerators, 15 companies, 50+ moderators, 3 companies have driven GOVT business

Helping explore the North American sports market to see the potential of building additional biomechanics offering.

KEY RESULTS– Introductions to academies and organizations in the US Baseball market to better help Sony Japan’s level of knowledge.

Supporting the EDC with innovation led events to drive startups to the region & bring together the local sports and corporate ecosystem.

KEY RESULTS – Over the past 7 years Stadia has run multiple Demo Days, Challenge Days, Collision Days and Innovation Showcases to the local ecosystem supporting the Frisco EDC’s innovative focus.

Collaborated to help explore new areas of the Sports industry for their own innovation needs.

KEY RESULTS – 40+ experts from different industry sectors, New partnership opportunities sourced within Football, Rugby, NFL for group, Advisory services to selecting/vetting/developing partnerships for group with POC’s.

A decentralized digital publishing platform that enables ownership of eBooks, audiobooks and music through blockchain technology

KEY RESULTS – Supporting their exploration into into the Sports Sector driving Pilots/Use Cases with multiple professional teams and Players Assocations.

iSite Media‘s video restroom network provides brands with a platform to be recognized on the biggest stage, while helping teams monetize untapped real estate.

KEY RESULTS – Supporting iSite’s entry into the EU market with education and marketplace introductions to major Sports Teams/ Stadiums.

MEET OUR TEAM

Our leadership team combines expertise in business development, investments, partnerships, finance, and technology:

Alex Chalmers Managing Partner

Art Chou Managing Partner

Bill Powell Partner

Tim Hayden Partner

"We use Stadia Next's vast network of emerging tech experts to help us predict the future of sports. What they provide just cannot easily be replicated. I have been part of the Stadia ecosystem for 10 years!"

Head of Open Innovation @ Under Armour

"Stadia Next is a perfect outside innovation partner for us; their experience in how to structure an innovation funnel combined with their large sports tech network has saved us time and money."

Director - Bridging Innovation @ MITRE

"Stadia Next is the most affluent and connected partner in sports – true visionaries who fuse cutting-edge technology with the spirit of the sports superfan. Their partnership elevates Stuff.io sports collaborations to unprecedented heights, and together we're redefining what's possible in the world of sports and blockchain."

VP Marketing @ Stuff.io

"Stadia Next has been our guide through the sports tech landscape. They have helped us identify where we should focus and the emerging companies that can make it happen."

Sr Dir of Global Sports & Media @ NTT Ltd