Hyperspace Ventures

?? BREAKING NEWS ?? Hyperspace Ventures has invested $5.3M into Pickleball Inc., the parent company of numerous leading pickleball entities. The investment represents a double down on our existing support of the key players in pickleball, including: United Pickleball Association, PPA Tour, Major League Pickleball, DUPR, PickleballCentral.com, TopCourt, Pickleball.com, The Picklr, PickleballTV, Just Courts Construction, Pickleball Tournaments, and more. Pickleball continues to surge in popularity as the fastest growing sport in America. Recent data from Pickleheads shows over 48 million people in the U.S. playing the sport in 2024—up 223% over the last three years, with a valuation in the billions of dollars. This move represents Hyperspace Venture’s largest single investment to date, following our $1.2M collective funding into Learn to Win and Bezel in 2024. Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/43kDcSL Invest with us ?? https://bit.ly/3Lkkj8s

Pickleball’s reach is going global, and we’re seeing it firsthand! ?????? As one of our top pros in the sport, Catherine Parenteau shared, the presence of Canadian fans at PPA Tour stops is stronger than ever—and that’s just our friends up north! We have pickleball stars on our Tour who are growing HUGE fan bases in Australia, Asia, Europe & India! With international excitement building, brands have a unique opportunity to tap into THE FASTEST-growing sports in America! The pickleball community is passionate, engaged, and eager for more. You need to be part of this momentum! ????

Stay tuned for big news coming from The XLII Club ?? We have created a curated network of accomplished individuals with exclusive, invite-only access to the world's most sought-after live events. Access is limited and the waitlist is growing. Learn more at xlii.club #vipsports #vipentertainment #raleigh #xliiclub #hyperspaceventures

Exciting news from one of our AI portfolio companies! ?? Virnika, an AI Voice OS designed for modern restaurants, has partnered with Deliverect, a major force in restaurant digital sales ??? Virnika will be the only AI Voice Ordering solution integrated with Deliverect's platform, pushing phone orders directly into users' POS system. The integration will eliminate the need for manual entry and reduce errors in the ordering process. ?? The team at Virnika continues to place their tech at the forefront of the restaurant services industry, and this partnership is just another example. Congrats to all involved! ?? ?? virnika.ai #aistartup #aistartups #aitech #artificialintelligence #aiforrestaurants #restauranttech #techstartup #foodindustry #virnika #hyperspaceventures

Hyperspace portfolio company Virnika has advanced to the "Final Four" of Carolina Angel Network's March Madness-style pitch competition ?? ?? ??? March 31st ?? https://lnkd.in/dVtD4CvU

Welcome to MySportJobs! We’re excited to introduce our platform that’s transforming the world of racquet sports. At MySportJobs, we connect skilled coaches with racquet sports directors at country clubs, private facilities, and resorts, creating unique opportunities for growth and success. As a coach on our platform, you'll have direct access to the top resources you need—whether you're looking for a coaching career or guidance on the best drills for your clients. You’ll be mentored, guided, and rated to help you become the best version of yourself—both on and off the court. Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive discounts and direct access to the best racquet sports gear. For directors, we make it easy to find the perfect candidates for 1099, summer, or year-round positions. Our platform provides detailed coach profiles, making it easier than ever to find the right fit for your team. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with directors nationwide, share ideas, and learn from each other’s experiences to maximize your racquet program. Find your community in the racquet sports industry with MySportJobs and experience a space designed to elevate your potential. Be sure to check us out at?www.mysportjobs.org.

Taylor Meyer has been one of the Tar Heel entrepreneurs I’ve looked up to since first launching EATS2SEATS. Excited for this next chapter and grateful to have his support as a partner in growth. ?? #EATS2MOON

A incredible honor for Trisha Goyal, founder of our portfolio company Break Sports/Break the Love ????

We're very excited to announce that we've begun working with EATS2SEATS! EATS2SEATS was founded in North Carolina by Mary Laci Motley as a solution to deliver concessions to fans at sporting events. They have grown into the premium service solution for venues, with thousands of trained personnel operating across nine states. Hyperspace Ventures will be helping to expand EATS2SEATS' backend management platform and converting their existing software into SaaS to aid with further expansion. Check them out ?? EATS2SEATS.com #startups #startupnews #sportsstartup #sportstech #sportsbiz #venueconcessions #eats2seats #hyperspaceventures

We love hearing from happy clients ?? Congrats to Armando Ferreira & MySportJobs on the successful launch and to our own Ashley Teng who managed the project from start to finish ?? #sportstech #sportsstartup #sportsnews #racquetsports #tenniscareers #pickleballnews #racquetsportsapp #mysportjobs #hyperspaceventures