The Inner Circle of Sports
A private network for the investors, owners, and dealmakers shaping the business of sports. Build meaningful relationships, exchange perspectives, and discover opportunities across the sports investment ecosystem.
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Membership Benefits
Access that moves the industry
YOUR PRIVATE CONCIERGE
Meet Vett
Vett is Vetted Sports’ AI concierge. There’s no app to download: she lives in WhatsApp and email. She learns who you are, what you care about, and who you’d want to know, then curates the right people and rooms for you.
Vett · WhatsApp & Email
Introduce me to investors building in sports.
Double Opt-In Introductions
Can you connect me to any
The Right People. The Right Rooms.
I’m at the Super Bowl this week. What’s happening?
Introductions
Tell Vett who you want to meet. Every intro is double opt-in. No cold outreach, no spam.
Private events
Curated table seatings and private events across our active cities.
Member profiles
Vett knows what members care about, so the right people find each other.
Members
A network built on professional credibility
Vetted brings together professionals with experience across sports investment, team ownership, venture capital, private equity, and the broader sports business. Membership is selective, and the network's value depends on the quality of its members.
Inside Vetted
Great relationships start with great conversations
Vetted creates opportunities for members to connect in smaller, more intentional settings. From private dinners to virtual roundtables, our experiences encourage thoughtful conversations, meaningful introductions, and stronger relationships across the sports business. It's about connecting with people who genuinely care about building and investing in the future of sports.
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Testimonials
What members say
“What stands out to me about Vetted Sports is the personal help in making relevant connections. This network has been a huge help connecting me with teams to learn more about the ins and outs of ownership and daily operations.”
Family Office Investor
Vetted Sports Member
“When you work in one area of sport, it’s easy to lose sight of the rest. Vetted keeps me current across the wider business and has expanded my network well beyond my own part of it. Vetted understands that relationships drive this industry, and builds those connections online and in person.”
Women's Sports Investor
Vetted Sports Member
“Vetted is a great mix of investors, operators, and advisors who are genuinely interested in sharing ideas and exploring opportunities. They have done a great job of bringing people together and fostering genuine relationships, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the community continues to grow.”
M&A Advisor
Vetted Sports Member
FAQs
Questions & Answers
Who is Vetted Sports for?
Vetted Sports is for investors, owners, and dealmakers actively working at the intersection of sports and capital. This includes family offices with sports exposure, VCs with sports mandates, angel investors writing checks into sports companies, team owners, sports bankers, and M&A advisors.
How is Vetted Sports different from other sports communities?
Most sports communities are open to anyone interested in the business of sports. Vetted Sports is not. Every member is individually reviewed and accepted based on their active involvement in sports capital. The value of the network comes entirely from who is in it, and we protect that relentlessly.
How does the application process work?
Complete the membership application, and our team will review it individually. Applicants who appear to be a strong fit will be invited to a 15-minute introductory call. You'll hear from us within 24–48 hours of submitting your application.
What are the benefits of joining?
Membership includes curated in-person events, monthly virtual conversations with investors and operators in sports, and access to a private member network designed to facilitate relevant introductions and surface opportunities across the industry. The exact experiences available will depend on the network's activity and the opportunities that arise.
How often should I expect to participate?
The network is intentionally designed to fit around your life, not consume it. There is no minimum engagement requirement. The value compounds regardless of how often you show up.
What is the cost of Vetted Sports?
Annual membership starts at $2,400. Full details are shared after approval.
Is Vetted Sports available internationally?
Yes. The network is global from day one. Virtual fireside conversations, the member directory, and ongoing deal flow are fully accessible regardless of where you’re based. In-person events are currently focused in the US with international chapters, planned as membership grows.
Think you belong in this room?
Vetted Sports brings together investors, owners, executives, and dealmakers shaping the business of sports. We're building a network defined by the quality of its members, the strength of its relationships, and the opportunities those relationships create.
Membership is selective. Every application is reviewed individually.
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