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Waverley Capital

Waverley Capital, based in New York, backs Seed and Series A gaming, media, and sports startups, can lead rounds, and has invested in Roku and Headspace.

WebsitePortfolioPitch pageTeam page
Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusGaming and media
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Waverley Capital

3 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Daniel V. LeffManaging PartnerHe previously worked at Globespan Capital Partners, Sevin Rosen Funds, Redpoint Ventures, and Intel Corporation.
Edgar Bronfman Jr.Chairman and General PartnerHe previously led Warner Music Group and has produced films and written songs.
Deek Velagandula
Deek VelagandulaPrincipalHe previously worked at Corazon Capital, Live Nation Entertainment, and Bain & Company.

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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

RokuHeadspaceThe AthleticPluto TVMatterportWonderyfuboTVKalturaArt19Endel

In their words

Waverley Capitalwww.waverleycapital.com
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On these lists

Seed gaming and media investors in New York17Series A gaming and media investors in New York12Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed investors in New York347Series A investors in New York233Seed gaming and media investors54Series A gaming and media investors31

Questions

What stage does Waverley Capital invest in?

Waverley Capital reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Waverley Capital invest?

Waverley Capital has not reported a check size.

Does Waverley Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Waverley Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Waverley Capital?

Daniel V. Leff (Managing Partner), Edgar Bronfman Jr. (Chairman and General Partner).

Is Waverley Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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