What is our investment process?

Each time we make an investment the process differs somewhat, however there are some standard interactions and behind the scenes meetings that will be consistent. Our process has 9 stages with a go/no go after each stage.

1. We get introduced and read your pitch.

2. Organise a coffee or video call.

3. Internal Investment team meeting.

4. Deeper dives on specific aspects of your business with investment team.

5. Clarification on investment terms and allocation.

6. Investment case created to present to Investment Committee.

7. Offer made to investment partners (players).

8. Confirm allocation.

9. Investment documents signed. 

At what stage do you invest?

We are an early stage fund with a preference to back founding teams from the very beginning at pre-seed and seed stages, but we will also write our first cheques in series A rounds. We believe we hold unique insight into the sports and entertainment industry, which enables us to back exceptional teams with a big vision well before others feel comfortable. 

What areas of SportsTech do you invest in?

We are 100% focused on investing in technology led startups that will benefit the sports, health and entertainment industry. We are SportsTech focused, but we take a wide view of SportsTech. Simply speaking, if you are building innovative technology that aims to solve very real and large global problems that has application in the sports, health and entertainment industry then we would like to hear from you. 

What are you looking for?

Teams with a big vision, global ambition and an enormous will to succeed.

Technologies that are solving very real problems for the sports, health and entertainment industry.

Companies that can own their specific market or niche.

Do you invest in specific geographies?

We are not limited by market or geographic location and just like athletes, we believe the world's best SportsTech start-ups can be borne anywhere. 

You are founded in tennis, do you only invest in tennis tech companies?

Absolutely not. Tennis is what we are famous for and our preference is that it has some application in the tennis industry, however we are really searching for talented teams with a big vision solving very real problems in the sports, health and entertainment industry.

What size investments do you make?

It depends on your company’s stage - it could be as low as $200k and anywhere up to $1-2m for later rounds. 

Do you have a standard set of terms?

Each deal is different, however our preference is to work with industry standard terms that are fair for the founder and investor.

How do I get in touch with Wildcard?

The best way is through a warm introduction, however if you don't know someone that can introduce you to us, then please use the 'get in touch' section on this site.

How do you add value?

We consider ourselves a highly strategic fund - we bring much more than money. Tennis Australia is one of the most innovative sports organisations anywhere in the world. It governs the sport at the grass roots level, manages the elite pathway, owns events and tournaments including the Australian Open, as well as a large media business that produces the AO and many other events. This platform alongside the people that make it happen will help supercharge your business with advice, testing, market trials, commercial opportunities and introductions to our vast global network across the sports, health and entertainment industry.