YMU Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Los Angeles, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Canada
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Entertainment
- Media
- Consumer Tech
About
YMU Ventures is the venture capital arm of YMU Group, a leading global talent management company. They invest in and support early-stage consumer and entertainment technology companies, leveraging their parent company's network to help founders shape the future of culture.
YMU Ventures is the venture capital arm of YMU Group, a leading global talent management company. They invest in and support early-stage consumer and entertainment technology companies, leveraging their parent company's network to help founders shape the future of culture.
Investment Thesis
YMU Ventures is the venture capital arm of YMU Group, focusing on early-stage consumer technology and entertainment technology companies. They seek to back exceptional founders who are building the future of culture. Their unique value proposition lies in leveraging the YMU Group's extensive global network of talent, brands, and partners to accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies and provide unparalleled access within the entertainment industry.
Manager's Experience
The management team is led by operators from YMU Group, a global talent management company. Managing Partner Matt Colon brings extensive experience from the music industry, while the investment team includes professionals with backgrounds in finance and venture capital from firms like Barclays and Rocket Internet. The fund leverages YMU Group's extensive network across entertainment, sports, and culture to support its portfolio companies.
Team
Matt Colon - Managing Partner
Anthony Saleh - Partner
Mary Adobe - Partner
Portfolio
FaZe Clan
WeAre8
Players' Lounge
Poparazzi
Versus
WAVE
Lightricks
Lickd
Stationhead
Reaction
Maestro
FitXR
Soar
Popshop Live