NOT YOUR TYPICAL INVESTMENT FIRm
Vision
The vision of InStudio Ventures is to redefine the future of sports by empowering visionary founders and innovative companies that are shaping the sports industry. We aim to be a global leader in sports technology, media, and business by investing in transformative solutions that enhance athlete performance, elevate fan engagement, and build sustainable sports ecosystems. With a deep commitment to fostering innovation, we aspire to create meaningful partnerships and build the next generation of sports companies that leave a lasting legacy in the industry.
Approach
Our approach centers on business excellence, strategic foresight, and a systematic investment process. We leverage hands-on support, strategic partnerships, and holistic innovation to nurture emerging sports, tech, and media ventures. Our dynamic approach actively shapes industry trends for unparalleled success.
Setting a Foundation for Growth
Seasoned EntrepreneursSystematic Investments
Top-Tier Networks
Quality Deal Flow
INSTUDIO VENTURES TEAM
Danny Cortenraede
Founder & Managing Partner.
Danny Cortenraede is a serial entrepreneur and investor based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of InStudio Ventures, a venture firm with a strong focus on emerging sports, technology, and media companies.
As a seasoned entrepreneur (5X founder) and investor, Cortenraede has built several successful companies on a global scale in recent years. He earned his Executive MBA from Harvard Business School.
Besides this Danny is a General Partner at LeAD (Legacy of Adidas), founded by the grandchildren of Adi Dassler, the founder of Adidas. Danny’s venture firms have invested in more than 60 companies, including Tomorrow Group (Tiger Woods) and Religion of Sports, an award-winning media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, among many others.
In addition, Cortenraede is also a co-star and judge of the popular new business reality streaming TV series Unicorn Hunters. He stars alongside notable figures such as Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, 43rd Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios, former advisor to Joe Biden Moe Vela, and several other business titans and luminaries.
Cortenraede was selected as one of the top innovators in North America in 2022 by Sportstech X, the global entrepreneur award and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Entrepreneur for his business success.
Due to his entrepreneurial and corporate background, he has developed and maintained relationships with an extensive network of C-suite senior executives at many Fortune 500 companies. Over the last 20+ years, Danny has built strong personal and professional relationships with global investors, UHNWIs, family offices, and the world’s top athletes.
Deepak Ramanathan
Head of Finance.
Deepak is an experienced investor, executive and strategic advisor with a successful track record across a broad range of industry sectors including exits in Sports, Media and Technology.
MBA from USC.
Gayaneh Davoodian
Chief of Staff.
Gayaneh has a background of advertising as well as several years of business operations and strategy experience across different venture-backed startups in various stages.
Masters from USC.
Strategic Partners
In our pursuit of excellence, we stand proudly alongside industry leaders—NFL, NBA, and NBL—shaping the future of sports technology. Collaborating with global icons Nike, Adidas, Puma, Porsche, Samsung, and Red Bull, we foster innovation that propels our ventures to the forefront of the sports industry.
