EPIX Sports

EPIX Sports is a Berlin-based investment firm focused on building a platform for youth and amateur sports across Europe. The company operates as both an investor and a company builder, providing capital and operational expertise to support and scale businesses within the sports sector.

The leadership team includes Oliver Roskopf, who expressed that the demand for real-life experiences and community, especially in urban areas, is a driving factor in the current investment climate for sports like Padel. The firm's strategy involves backing and building companies to create enjoyable and memorable sports experiences for athletes and families. EPIX Sports has been an active investor, participating in funding rounds for startups like "Mitte," a Berlin-based company focused on the trend sport Padel, which combines elements of tennis and squash. In a €3.5 million investment round for Mitte, EPIX Sports invested alongside other notable figures from the sports and startup world.

The business model centers on identifying promising operators in the amateur sports market and empowering them to scale. By leveraging their passion for sports and deep industry knowledge, they work closely with their portfolio companies. Their stated vision is to encourage more people to engage in sports.

Keywords: youth sports, amateur sports, sports investment, company builder, venture capital, sports platform, Padel, European sports market, sports technology, community sports