Impetus Sports Capital
India's First Dedicated Sports VC Fund

Impetus Sports Capital

Building India's dedicated sports venture capital platform targeting Seed to Series A stage

₹6,500-8,000 Cr
Indian Market Size
Seed to Series A
Investment Stage
<5 Sports VCs
in India

About Impetus Sports Capital

India's first dedicated sports venture capital platform addressing the market opportunity

Who We Are

Impetus Sports Capital is India's pioneering dedicated sports technology venture capital fund, established to address the significant gap between the 800+ sports-tech startups and the fewer than 5 specialized sports VCs operating in India. We provide capital, strategic guidance, industry connections, and operational expertise to help sports startups scale and succeed.

Our Vision

Transform India into a global hub for sports technology innovation, nurturing the next generation of sports unicorns and establishing India as a leader in sports-tech solutions worldwide.

Our Mission

Identify, invest in, and accelerate high-potential sports technology startups across four key sectors, providing capital, expertise, and network needed for market leadership and sustainable growth.

$30B
Global Sports Tech (2025)
20%+
Indian ST CAGR
800+
Sports-tech Startups
<5
Dedicated Sports VCs

Investment Focus Areas

Four key sectors within India's rapidly evolving sports ecosystem

Sports Tech

Performance Analytics Fan Engagement Broadcasting Tech
Seed to Series A

Fitness & Wellness

Digital Fitness Wellness Apps Health Tech
High Growth Segment

Youth Sports & Education

Grassroots Development Sports Education Youth Academies
Emerging Opportunity

Esports & Gaming

Gaming Platforms Esports Infrastructure Digital Entertainment
Fast Growing Sector

The Impetus Edge

What makes us the preferred partner for sports startups

First-Mover Advantage

Less than 5 dedicated sports VC funds serving 800+ startups

Significant Market Gap

Specialized Focus

Dedicated expertise across four key sports sectors

Sports-tech | Fitness | Youth | Esports

Market Timing

Positioned for India's 20%+ annual growth in sports technology

₹6,500-8,000 Cr Market

Management Company Structure

Strategic fund progression building India's sports VC platform

Fund I
2025-2035
₹100 Cr
Seed to Series A Focus
Sports Tech Specialization
Market-First Positioning
Evolution
Fund II
2028-2038
₹200 Cr
Scale & Growth Phase
Market Leadership
Portfolio Expansion

Leadership Team

Experienced founders and operators driving India's sports tech revolution

Aditya Datta - Founder & General Partner

Aditya Datta

Founder & General Partner

Founder

23+ years in sports and business ventures with former leadership roles at Gujarat Titans (IPL) and FC Goa (ISL). Expert in building and scaling sports organizations from grassroots to professional levels. Leading India's sports tech revolution by identifying and nurturing innovative sports startups.

IPL & ISL Leadership
Sports Tech Innovation
15+ Countries Network
Bradley Carvalho - Vice President

Bradley Carvalho

Vice President

14+ years experience with former roles as COO at FC Goa and leadership role at Skarma Creative Agency. Expertise in operations management, portfolio scaling, and strategic growth initiatives

Operations Management Portfolio Scaling Creative Strategy

Strategic Advisory Board

Industry veterans providing strategic guidance, portfolio mentorship, and specialized networks

Gagan Kapur

Co-Founder, Qube Health

Healthcare technology expertise with deep understanding of digital health platforms, wellness ecosystems, and health-tech scaling strategies

Health Tech Digital Platforms Wellness Ecosystems

Sachin Bajaj

Founder, Global Cricket Schools

Sports education and grassroots development expertise with extensive experience in youth sports programs, talent development, and cricket ecosystem development

Youth Sports Talent Development Sports Education

Avinash Datta

Ex-MD, Mahindra China

International business development and Asian market expertise with proven track record in scaling operations across multiple countries and managing complex market entry strategies

International Markets Asian Markets Business Development
Andrew Laird - European Markets Advisor

Andrew Laird

European Markets Advisor

18+ years as European Market Specialist with extensive experience in international expansion, cross-border investments, and global sports technology trends across European markets

European Markets International Expansion Global Networks

Portfolio Value Addition

Strategic Partnerships

Access to sports ecosystem stakeholders across teams, leagues and brands

Talent Access

Recruitment support, leadership development and advisory expertise

Growth Strategy

Market expansion strategy, customer acquisition and retention planning

Fundraising Support

Introductions to follow-on investors and fundraising preparation