Rich Kleiman

Zelus Analytics Raises Series A Funding to Accelerate Growth in Sports Analytics

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Zelus Analytics is known for its advanced data and analytics platform that evaluates, predicts, and improves player and team performance.

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Zelus Analytics is known for its advanced data and analytics platform that evaluates, predicts, and improves player and team performance.
The funding will allow us to further invest in our best-in-class sports intelligence platform," said Doug Fearing, Co-Founder and CEO of Zelus Analytics.
In our conversations with their customers, it became clear to us that Zelus Analytics has recruited the most talented and experienced team in sports analytics.
Sports analytics pioneer Billy Beane added, "In leveraging state-of-the-art probabilistic modeling and machine learning techniques, Zelus sets the standard in sports analytics.

Tracer Closes $18.1M Oversubscribed Series A Funding, Names John Sheehy to Board

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracer, the leading data intelligence platform, announced today the completion of an oversubscribed Series A fundraise co-led by NewRoad Capital Partners, Progress Ventures, and BDMI, part of Bertelsmann's corporate venture arm Bertelsmann Investments. S4S Ventures and Arbour Way Investors also participated in the series. The close of the round was accompanied by the addition of John Sheehy, Operating Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, to its Board of Directors.

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The close of the round was accompanied by the addition of John Sheehy, Operating Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, to its Board of Directors.
With more than three decades of marketing and consulting experience, Sheehy will provide valuable guidance to the fast-growing company.
This oversubscribed round is a testament to the value we've proven our platform can deliver, and we look forward to working with John [Sheehy], our Board, and the industry giants who have joined as investors to catapult Tracer forward."
Tracer was also honored in 2022 for its work with Sanofi by the Association of National Advertisers' Genius Award for Marketing Analytics Storytelling.

OBELE BROWN-WEST NAMED PRESIDENT OF TRACER, COMPANY ANNOUNCES OVERSUBSCRIBED SERIES A ROUND

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracer, the leading data intelligence platform, announced today the appointment of Obele Brown-West to President of Tracer. With her award-winning experience and expertise in integrated marketing, Brown-West will spearhead Tracer's strategic growth initiatives, further solidifying the company's position as a revolutionary force in the industry.

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As she assumes the role of President, Tracer is set to scale new heights under her leadership.
Along with the Series A leads, Sanja Partalo of S4S Ventures is joining the Board of Directors.
"We at VCP Ventures are proud to see other investors recognize Tracer's opportunity to become a billion-dollar company and congratulate them on completing their Series A round," said Rodriguez.
Tracer's Co-Founders CEO Jeff Nicholson and CTO Leighton Welch remain steadfast in their commitment to scaling the company.

Canopy Rivers Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Friday, February 14, 2020

Rich Kleiman, Mathematical finance, Kevin Durant, Volatility, Summer Olympic Games, Economy, Internet celebrities

Given the inherent volatility of valuations of investments in the global cannabis sector, the Company anticipates continued volatility in its financial results.

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Given the inherent volatility of valuations of investments in the global cannabis sector, the Company anticipates continued volatility in its financial results.
The terms of the Loan were amended subsequent to the end of the quarter, as described below.
Canopy Rivers added Thirty Five Ventures, the business owned by NBA star Kevin Durant and sports business executive Rich Kleiman, as a Strategic Advisor.
Canopy Rivers invested an additional $1.5 million in PharmHouse in Q3 2020.

Kevin Durant's Thirty Five Ventures Joins Canopy Rivers' Strategic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Rich Kleiman

TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Rivers Inc. ("Canopy Rivers") (TSX: RIV, OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, has further bolstered its Strategic Advisory Board ("Advisory Board"), adding Thirty Five Ventures, the business owned by NBA star Kevin Durant and sports business executive Rich Kleiman.

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TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Rivers Inc. ("Canopy Rivers") (TSX: RIV, OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, has further bolstered its Strategic Advisory Board ("Advisory Board"), adding Thirty Five Ventures, the business owned by NBA star Kevin Durant and sports business executive Rich Kleiman.
Thirty Five Ventures will collaborate with Canopy Rivers as it continues to strengthen its global portfolio of leading cannabis companies and pursue its global growth strategy.
"We're thrilled to have Thirty Five Ventures join the Canopy Rivers team," said Narb Alexandrian, President & CEO, Canopy Rivers.
"We've recognized that Canopy Rivers has taken a data-backed approach to map out forward-looking opportunities in the industry," said Rich Kleiman, Partner, Thirty Five Ventures.