Dutch Sport Tech Fund;
striving for returns with
as little risk as possible

Money in the bank currently yields nothing, but actually costs money. For this reason, many individuals choose to invest. Naturally, they do not want to put their principal at risk and look for ways to minimize risk as much as possible. Fixed interest payments and fixed terms, dividend-paying stocks, and income from real estate therefore often form the basis of the portfolio.

However, even with these forms of investment, there are factors that can negatively affect returns. For example, when investing in real estate, one has to deal with a higher transfer tax of 8%, and there have been plans on the table for some time now to tax income in box I instead of box III. There is also the owner-occupancy requirement, which various cities have introduced to prevent renting out and reselling…  

To maintain both returns and peace of mind, investors are broadening their horizons. There is no shortage of alternatives: land (commodities), (precious) metals, bitcoins, but also initiatives in (sports) technology.

The Dutch Sport Tech Fund invests in promising companies within six different sectors of sport tech: Athlete Branding, Data & Analytics, Athlete Performance, Esports, Fantasy Sports & Betting, and OTT Streaming & Fan Engagement.

Despite major changes in the world, which also affect the tech market, these sectors continue to show exceptional growth, due to the simple fact that the demand for products and services within these sectors keeps rising. People continue to experience sports, both actively and passively, and technology has now become inextricably linked with the world of sports. Matches are streamed unabated, sports clubs are increasingly using technical systems to improve performance and enhance interaction with fans. The popularity of sports video games is unprecedented, and athletes continue to use technology to increase their brand value. By 2030, the sports technology market is therefore expected to represent a value of 50 billion dollars.

The Dutch Sport Tech Fund invests in sustainable sport tech companies worldwide that offer scalable digital products and services. Examples include Jogo, recently acquired by 433, the world’s largest football platform, and portfolio company Horizm, with clients such as Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Dortmund, and Juventus.

By participating in multiple companies worldwide and in various sectors within sport tech, the Dutch Sport Tech Fund aims to spread risk as much as possible. To select the most promising companies, the fund has created an ecosystem of top professionals within their respective fields. This includes experts in Media, E-commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Accountancy, Legal & Finance, as well as top athletes, coaches, and entrepreneurs. Potential investments are assessed during a thorough Due Diligence process by the Investment Committee and the Innovation Committee.

For those who, for the reasons mentioned above, are looking for alternative ways to grow their wealth, the Dutch Sport Tech Fund is an attractive alternative.