Organization · Venture Capital
O-ZV
O-ZV, also known as One-Zero Ventures, is a venture platform investing in early-stage companies within the sports sector, focusing on innovations in sport, fitness, and fan engagement. Based in the United States, it leverages a network of operators, athletes, and investors for co-investing opportunities.
Overview
What O-ZV does
What O-ZV is
O-ZV, also known as One-Zero Ventures, is a venture platform investing in early-stage companies within the sports sector, focusing on innovations in sport, fitness, and fan engagement. Based in the United States, it leverages a network of operators, athletes, and investors for co-investing opportunities.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 29, 2026
Official channels
Find O-ZV elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
O-ZV as a funder
Investment thesis
O-ZV invests in companies, technologies, and experiences reshaping the future of sport. The organization focuses on early-stage capital for companies innovating in sport, fitness, and fan engagement, leveraging a Sports Syndicate of operators, athletes, and investors for co-investment and strategic support.
Focus narrative
O-ZV focuses on early-stage investments in sectors related to sport, fitness, and fan engagement. The organization supports companies from initial funding through to growth stages, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships and community engagement in the sports industry. Their unique Sports Syndicate allows for collaborative investment opportunities alongside a network of industry professionals.
Value beyond capital
O-ZV adds value to its portfolio companies through access to a network of operators, athletes, and investors, facilitating strategic partnerships and co-investment opportunities. The organization provides hands-on support to founders, leveraging industry connections to enhance growth and market presence.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- Payments · Healthcare · Gaming · Media
- Regions
- Global · North America · Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 4
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: YYaspa: A next-generation payment solutions provider for the sports industry. LLocker: A fan engagement platform that connects athletes with their audiences. TTheo Health: A health-tech company focused on improving athlete recovery and performance. DDoink Sports: A company that offers social sports gaming and interactive fan experiences.
Common questions
What to know about O-ZV
Upseed classifies O-ZV under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 29, 2026
Known limits
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