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Adidas

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Herzogenaurach

Description

Adidas is a global sports brand that manufactures apparel, accessories, and footwear for professional athletes involved in various sports.

Investor Profile

Adidas has backed more than 8 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Finland, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (38%)
  • Series B (38%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Grant (13%)

Country Focus

  • United States (63%)
  • Finland (25%)
  • Germany (13%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Ethereum
  • Esports
  • Gaming
  • Biotechnology
  • Apps
  • Decentralized Finance (Defi)
  • Digital Media
  • Computer
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Adidas frequently co-invest with?

a16z crypto
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
B
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Nidoco
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 2
Samsung NEXT
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 1
SV Angel
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Cobalt Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 1
Bestseller
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 2
Artist Capital Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
11:11 Media
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Adidas often collaborate with?

TM
North America, Virginia, United States, Norfolk
Shared Deals: 2
David Drummond
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SG
North America, Georgia, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Dez Bryant
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1
SA
North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas
Shared Deals: 2
CB
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SO
North America, New Jersey, United States, Newark
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Adidas?

Carbon

Redwood City, California, United States

Carbon is a company that provides high-tech, waste reducing 3D printing services.

3D Printing3D TechnologyHardwareManufacturingProduct Design
Series UnknownNov 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $60,000,000
BLK Beetles

Houston, Texas, United States

BLK Beetles is a wellness community focused combating loneliness & social isolation through healthy human connection and movement.

AppsCommunitiesInternetMobileWellness
GrantDec 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $75,000
Infinited Fiber Company

Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland

Infinited Fiber Company is on a mission to make circular fashion and textiles an everyday reality

Biotechnology
Series BMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $13,903,000
Yuga Labs

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Yuga Labs is a blockchain technology company that develops NFTs and digital collectibles.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Digital MediaEthereum
SeedMar 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $450,000,000
Bored Ape Yacht Club

Miami, Florida, United States

Bored Ape Yacht Club develops a series of cartoon ape characters for auction in exchange for cryptocurrency.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum
SeedMar 22, 2022
Infinited Fiber Company

Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland

Infinited Fiber Company is on a mission to make circular fashion and textiles an everyday reality

Biotechnology
Series BJul 5, 2021
Amount Raised: $35,596,478
GreenPark Sports

Burlingame, California, United States

GreenPark Sports is a social sports gaming developer designed to create a virtual sports environment for sports and eSports fans.

eSportsGamingOnline GamesVideo Games
SeedOct 21, 2019
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
PlayVS

Los Angeles, California, United States

PlayVS operates an eSports platform to organize high school and collegiate esports.

ComputereSportsGamingPC Games
Series BNov 19, 2018
Amount Raised: $30,500,000
OneFootball

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Football media platform for mobile-first fans, with breaking news, highlight clips, live streaming through its owned and operated platforms,

AppsMobile AppsNewsSoftwareSports
Series CDec 4, 2017

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