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Access curated opportunities across sports technology, teams, media, consumer, performance, fitness, gaming, and the broader sports economy.
Access. Capital. Community.
The private investment network for the business of sports.
Chicago Sports Angels brings together a curated group of investors, operators, athletes, executives, and founders to discover and back compelling opportunities across the global sports economy.
Chicago-based. Globally connected.
The Concept
More than an angel network.
Chicago Sports Angels is built around a simple idea: bring exceptional people together, provide access to compelling opportunities, and create an environment where relationships and investments can develop naturally.
CSA combines curated sports deal flow with the relationships and experiences of a private club.
Connect
Build relationships with investors, founders, athletes, operators, executives, and industry leaders who bring capital, experience, and connections to the table.
Experience
Private dinners, founder sessions, sporting events, member gatherings, and destination offsites designed around meaningful relationships.
Investment Philosophy
We invest in the business of sports.
From emerging technology companies to sports teams and new consumer platforms, CSA looks for exceptional founders, operators, and opportunities across the entire sports economy.
Sports Technology
Teams & Leagues
Media & Content
Athlete Economy
Health & Performance
Fitness
Consumer & Commerce
Gaming & Fan Engagement
Venues & Experiences
Sports Infrastructure
Deal Flow
Curated, not crowded.
CSA is designed around quality rather than volume. We seek compelling opportunities from Chicago and leading sports and startup ecosystems throughout the United States and internationally.
Source
Relationships across the global sports ecosystem.
Evaluate
Opportunities are reviewed before introduction.
Introduce
Selected founders present directly to CSA.
Invest
Members independently decide whether to participate.
Participation does not guarantee access to any investment opportunity. Members evaluate and decide on individual opportunities independently.
Founding Group
Building the founding group.
We are assembling investors, executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, family offices, operators, and sports industry leaders who want to help build one of the most compelling sports investment communities in the country.
Who Should Apply
Who belongs at the table?
We care less about titles and more about what someone brings to the table. CSA is looking for people with a genuine interest in investing, building relationships, helping founders, and contributing to the future of sports.
Investors
Founders
Executives
Athletes
Operators
Family Offices
Venture Investors
Sports Industry Leaders
Chicago Sports Tech Week
From conversation to capital.
Chicago Sports Tech Week brings together the people shaping the future of sports. Its 2026 program spanned four days of panels, pitches, networking, and experiences across Chicago.
Explore the people and ideas in this ecosystem before introducing your company to Chicago Sports Angels.
Program highlights
Startup Pitch Competition
Founders pitched at Cameo Chicago for funding, mentorship, and investor meetings.
Teams, Brands & Fans
Leaders from the Chicago Stars, Bulls, and Blackhawks explored fan engagement.
Women’s Sports Day
Executives, media leaders, and investors examined the next era of women’s sports.
Featured 2026 speakers
Jason Wright
Ariel Investments · Project Level®
Ellen Hyslop
Co-Founder & CEO · The GIST
Dan Moriarty
CMO · Chicago Fire
Kevin Willer
Chicago Ventures
Global Deal Flow
Built in Chicago.
Connected to the world.
Chicago is our home — not the boundary of our investment thesis. The goal is to bring opportunities from leading sports ecosystems back to a highly connected Chicago investor network.
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For Founders
Building the future of sports?
Explore the Chicago Sports Tech Week community and its startup pitch program, then introduce your company to Chicago Sports Angels. We evaluate opportunities regardless of geography.