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The Smart
Bet on
Sports &
Technology

A venture capital firm investing at the intersection of sports, gaming, data analytics, and emerging technology. We back the founders building the platforms that define the future of sports, gaming, and gambling.

Our Strategy

Built on Conviction,
Presented with Clarity

We invest in the platforms that reshape how fans, operators, and athletes engage with sport. Our thesis is specific, our process is disciplined, and our commitment to founders runs deep.

Sector Focus

Investing where sports, wagering, gaming, and data infrastructure intersect — with an emphasis on platforms that can compound strategic value over time.

Operating Advantage

More than capital: operator perspective, disciplined underwriting, and a practical network built across venture, finance, and company-building.

Long-Term Partnership

Backing founders early, staying close through execution, and helping portfolio companies create durable momentum rather than short-term noise.

“We invest in the platforms that reshape how fans, operators, and athletes engage with sport — and we stay committed to every founder we back through the full arc of building.”

Parlay Capital Holdings · Investment Thesis

Where We Play Sports tech, wagering infrastructure, fan engagement, gaming, and data intelligence.
Stage Early-stage, pre-seed through Series A, with selective follow-on through growth.
What We Add Network, operator expertise, institutional rigor, and hands-on support at every stage.
7+

Portfolio companies across sports tech, gaming, and data.

24+

Years of combined venture experience behind the platform.

$1B+

Capital deployed across careers and prior investing work.

Portfolio

Where We've Placed
Our Bets

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Betsperts
Betsperts
Sports betting content and analytics platform connecting fans with data-driven expert analysis, picks, and insights.
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PrizePicks
PrizePicks
The largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, offering an accessible pick'em format for millions of players.
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Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies
Global data analytics and AI platform serving government and commercial enterprises. PCH held a pre-IPO position prior to PLTR's 2020 NYSE listing.
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Chalkline Sports
Chalkline Sports
B2B sports betting engagement platform helping operators build loyalty and grow their player databases through free-to-play games.
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EQL Games
EQL Games
Next-generation interactive gaming company building innovative entertainment experiences at the intersection of sports and play.
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ProphetX
ProphetX
Professional-grade sports betting data and odds platform built for serious bettors, trading operations, and data-driven wagering.
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Speed Labs
Speed Labs

SpeedLabs is a sports tech startup whose AI engine creates and prices live, in-game "Momentum Markets" in real time as games unfold.

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Fizz Social
Fizz Social

Fizz is a next-generation social media platform that aims to be a safer, private and more engaging space to share authentic content.

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 City Golf USA
 City Golf USA

CityGolf USA is bringing a completely new golf experience to America. More than an indoor golf facility, we've created America's first full 18-hole indoor golf experience—where golfers tee off, walk the course, and finish every hole on real greens. 

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Splash Sports
Splash Sports

Splash Sports is a peer-to-peer, real-money gaming platform built for friends and groups who share a passion for sports to compete against each other instead of the house. Splash Sports offers a variety of sports strategy games, such as Tiers, PickX, and Survivor Contests. 


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The Team

The People
Behind the
Portfolio

The Dynamic Duo
Greg Buonocore
Managing Partner · CEO
Greg Buonocore

Managing Partner and Fund Adviser with a strong background in gambling and gaming technology investments. Also, former President of RSUI Group with deep operating and financial leadership experience.

Tom Hawkins
SPECIAL STRATEGIC INVESTOR
Tom Hawkins

Founder of Forté Ventures with experience across venture investing, finance, and portfolio operations.

The Work Horses
Reid Rooney
Venture Partner
Reid Rooney

Reid Rooney is CEO of Betsperts Group, a Parlay Capital Holdings portfolio company, and serves as a Venture Partner focused on deal sourcing / founder relationships within the sports, entertainment, gambling, and technology landscapes.

John Patton
SPECIAL OPERATIONS GURU
John Patton

Financial and operational wizard focused on supporting professional due diligence and enabling high quality financial reporting to enhance investor relations.

The Critical Infrastructure
Melanie Martin
SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Melanie Martin

Oversees fund administration and operational infrastructure, ensuring the firm runs with institutional-grade rigor.

Get in Touch

A Stronger
Finish with a
Clear Next Step

Whether you're a founder building something category-defining, or an investor looking to understand our thesis — we'd like to hear from you.

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