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Elysian Park Ventures

Elysian Park Ventures, based in California, backs Seed to Series B startups in gaming, media, sports, healthtech, and commerce, typically following other investors with checks from $500k to $30 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$500K to $30M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGaming and media, Healthtech, Marketplaces
Latest fundn/a
Investing team7 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Elysian Park Ventures

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

Cole Van Nice
Cole Van NiceCo-Founder & Managing PartnerHe previously advised Guggenheim Baseball Management and co-founded Flyby Media, which was acquired by Apple.
Jay Adya
Jay AdyaManaging PartnerHe has held roles at Iconica Partners and Evolution Media Capital, and co-founded Takkle.com.
Nikhil Bahel
Nikhil BahelManaging PartnerHe previously led Corporate Development at Discovery Communications and worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and Salomon Brothers.
Pete Vlastelica
Pete VlastelicaManaging PartnerHe previously led Activision Blizzard Esports and FOX Sports Digital.
Max Feldstein
Max FeldsteinPrincipalHe previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Guggenheim Partners.
Erin Storck
Erin StorckAssociateShe graduated summa cum laude from Sacred Heart University and has interned at Worldwide Axcess and Homes for the Brave.
Luke Kurtz
Luke KurtzAssociateHe focuses on sports, media, and health, and holds a degree from Tufts University.

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Writes $500K to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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

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ELYSIAN PARK VENTURESWe invest where sports intersect with life.elysianpark.ventures
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On these lists

Seed healthtech investors in California92Series A healthtech investors in California75Series B healthtech investors in California37Seed marketplaces investors in California27Series A marketplaces investors in California18Seed gaming and media investors in California15Series B marketplaces investors in California11Series A gaming and media investors in California10

Questions

What stage does Elysian Park Ventures invest in?

Elysian Park Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Elysian Park Ventures invest?

Elysian Park Ventures reports checks of $500K to $30M.

Does Elysian Park Ventures lead rounds?

Elysian Park Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Elysian Park Ventures?

Cole Van Nice (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Jay Adya (Managing Partner), Nikhil Bahel (Managing Partner), Pete Vlastelica (Managing Partner).

Is Elysian Park Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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