Sports Pundit Podcast Network Vansa Chatikavanij [#57]: Investing in a New Era of Sports and Entertainment at Present Ventures
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Jun 19, 2025 Vansa Chatikavanij, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Present Ventures, shares his impressive journey from climate projects at the World Bank to investing in innovative sports ventures. They discuss the transformative impact of technology on fan engagement and the rise of women's sports, emphasizing compelling narratives. Vansa highlights the exciting potential of emerging leagues like TGL, the importance of community in commerce, and the growing popularity of golf in Asia. The conversation paints a vibrant picture of a new era in sports and entertainment.
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Unconventional Entry Into Sports
- Vansa moved from payments and Web3 into sports after COVID paused her previous startup plans.
- A mutual friend and early investments with athlete founders led her to co-found Present Ventures with Kit.
Defining Sports 3.0
- Present Ventures frames Sports 3.0 as mobile-first, social and creator-driven consumption replacing cable-era sports.
- They invest in emerging leagues, fan tech and media built for TikTok-era fans rather than traditional sports assets.
Portfolio Examples Across Golf, Women's Sport and Tech
- Present Ventures lists TGL, Good Good Golf, Together, Unrival and Monterosa among their public investments.
- They also hold an ownership stake in a TGL expansion team and a Hong Kong esports team called Talon.