4th and 1 Ventures

4th & 1 Ventures is a growth-stage venture capital firm and angel syndicate that harnesses the influence and investment power of professional athletes, influencers, and business executives. Founded by current and former NFL players including Paine Matiscik, Will Levis, Ross Matiscik, and Andrew Sendejo, the firm focuses on empowering value-creating companies in seed to Series A and B funding rounds. The company specializes in consumer brands and sports technology investments, leveraging their extensive network of over 100 professional athletes, influencers, and entertainers across more than 20 US states and 5 professional sports. Their unique platform connects athletes with investment opportunities that align with their personal brands and passions. The firm's advisory board includes experts like Alex Bente, Matt Bocci, Jaan Bains, and Blake Wiley, bringing over $2 billion in combined investment experience. 4th & 1 Ventures has invested in notable companies including CHRONEXT (luxury watches e-commerce), Capmo (construction technology), Getsafe (digital insurance), parcelLab (operations experience management), LeanIX (enterprise architecture), and Staffbase (internal communications platform). The firm serves as more than just a capital provider, offering valuable insights, mentorship, and access to broad industry connections to fuel venture growth. Their approach is rooted in understanding the unique challenges faced by growth-stage companies, providing strategic backing and premier support to help entrepreneurs unlock scalability and drive sustainable success.