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Drive by DraftKings

Drive by DraftKings, based in Massachusetts, backs Seed to Series B gaming, media, and sports startups, mostly following others, with notable investments in WHOOP and FEVO.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGaming and media
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Drive by DraftKings

4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Meredith McpherronCEO & Managing PartnerShe previously held roles at Glasswing Ventures, the Harvard Innovation Lab, and the MIT DesignX accelerator.
Jon Von DeylenPartnerHe previously held roles at Snappy and Goldman Sachs.
Kiki Mills JohnstonPartner
Josh WassermanSenior AssociateHe is one of four contacts listed for the firm.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

WHOOPFEVOCardlessJust Women's SportsPapaya GamingPicklebetSprenNextiles
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Seed investors in Massachusetts95Series A investors in Massachusetts69Seed gaming and media investors54Series A gaming and media investors31Series B investors in Massachusetts30

Questions

What stage does Drive by DraftKings invest in?

Drive by DraftKings reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Drive by DraftKings invest?

Drive by DraftKings has not reported a check size.

Does Drive by DraftKings lead rounds?

Drive by DraftKings mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Drive by DraftKings?

Meredith Mcpherron (CEO & Managing Partner), Jon Von Deylen (Partner), Kiki Mills Johnston (Partner).

Is Drive by DraftKings active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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