Privacy Policy

We respect your right to privacy. Your ability to make informed choices about the use of your information is important to us. This privacy policy details how we collect, use and store information and data that we receive from our Internet website (the “Site”). If you have any comments or questions about our privacy policies, please contact us at contact@advantage.vc.

As used in this privacy policy, “Personal Information” means information that can be directly associated with a specific person or entity such as a name, address, telephone number, or e-mail address.

Information We Collect

We may use cookies to automatically collect certain technical information when you make use of the Site, such as your IP address, the type of your mobile device or computer you use to access the Site, details of your operating system and browser and other information regarding the configuration of your computer or device. We may use standard Internet analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.

How We Use Information

We use the technical data we receive to optimize how the Site is displayed to you. We will not share your Personal Information with third parties without your explicit permission, except when required by law, regulation, subpoena or court order or as otherwise expressly set forth herein.

By analyzing all information we receive, including all information concerning users, we may compile statistical information across a variety of users (“Statistical Information”). Statistical Information helps understand trends and user needs. Statistical Information does not indicate individuals’ identities, and we will not link Statistical Information to any Personal Information. We may share Statistical Information with our partners, without restriction, on commercial terms that we can determine in our sole discretion. We also use a tool called “Google Analytics” to collect information about the use of the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit this Site, what pages they visit when they do so, and what other websites they used prior to coming to this Site. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with other personally identifiable information. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve our Site and services. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this Site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use located at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/us.html and the Google Privacy Policy located at http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

How We Protect Information

We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the data we collect, both during transmission and once we receive it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information and other data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third Party Sites and Services

We are not responsible for the use of any data by third parties, and we cannot vouch for the privacy policies of any third party. The Site may link to or use web sites or services belonging to third parties, including those of its partners “leAD Sports” and “OurCrowd”. We have no control over third-party sites or services, and all use of third-party sites or services is at your own risk. We cannot accept responsibility for the privacy policies of any such sites. We are not responsible for content available by means of such sites or services. We do not endorse any services offered by third parties and we urge our users to exercise caution in using third-party sites or services.

Other Uses or Transfer of Your Information

We will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting or directing us to disclose the identity or behavior of any user.

We may use subcontractors that are located in countries other than your own, and send them information we receive. For example, we may send your information to countries such as the United States or countries outside the European Union. All our subcontractors will be subject to non-disclosure and non-use obligations. Nevertheless, some countries may have levels of protection of personal and other information which are not as high as in your country of residence or business.

We may transfer our databases containing information if we sell our business or part of it.

Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Comments and Questions

If you have any comments or questions about our privacy policy, please contact us at contact@advantage.vc.

Last updated: June 2018

Partner

Jeremy Pressman

Jeremy is an Israeli venture capitalist and professional basketball player, a unique combination for leading a sports tech investment fund. With over seven years in venture, Jeremy has vast experience sourcing and conducting due diligence on technology deals with a specific focus on sports - including Replay Technologies (acquired by Intel ~$180m).

After a successful collegiate career at Yeshiva University where he was one of a dozen two- year captains in the school’s history, Jeremy chose to pursue his basketball career in Israel. Jeremy is a veteran of Israel’s Artzit basketball league having played six seasons on a number of teams in the Jerusalem and Tel Aviv areas.

Jeremy has connections with professional athletes and teams in a number of international leagues, including NBA, NFL, Euroleague, MLS, CBA, and many more.

Partner

Alexander Bente

Alex Bente co-founded leAD Sports, the world’s leading sports tech investment platform, and as part of this, he manages the ADvantage VC in his role as the principal.

In his more than four years investing in sports tech, Alex has been involved in sourcing, negotiating and supporting more than 30 global investments in the space. As a great-grandson of Adi Dassler, Alex created multiple other family businesses to preserve the legacy of his great-grandfather and brings a strong network in sports, business and investment to the fund and its portfolio companies.

Alex holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of St. Gallen, one of Europe’s leading business schools, and is a former competitive tennis player.

Partner

Christoph Sonnen

Christoph is an entrepreneur and venture capital expert with a passion for early-stage startups and sports. In the last twenty years, he has founded, managed and sold several businesses, structured funds and innovation projects in the sports and entertainment industry.

Christoph lives in the Bahamas, where the idea of leAD Sports has its origins. Together with his long-time partners, the Adi Dassler Family Office, Christoph co-founded leAD, a global powerhouse for sports tech entrepreneurship and investments.

leAD is inspired by the grandchildren of Adi Dassler to further sports innovation and is composed of three elements: the leAD Sports Accelerator, the leAD Business Builder, and the ADvantage VC.

As leAD’s CEO and ADvantage’s Partner, Christoph has managed to combine his passion for sports and early-stage startups while shaping the future of sports.

Venture Partner

Michael Redd

Michael Redd has been building, developing and investing in tech-focused startups since he retired from the NBA in 2013. After twelve seasons as a professional basketball player, both in the NBA and the US Olympic team in 2008, Michael has continued a strong drive toward excellence in his focus on ventures off the court.

He has recently announced his involvement with ADvantage VC as a venture partner. The fund was designed to invest in 15 early-stage tech companies focused on sports, which include data analytics and athletic performance technology.

Michael is also involved in SnapChat’s Yellow incubator as a mentor and investor, and developing his own venture relationships with his firm 22 Ventures.

Venture Partner

Ahron Cohen

Ahron is an investor, business executive, civic leader, philanthropist, attorney, and board member whose career spans the fields of sports, entertainment, media, finance, hospitality and emerging technology.

Previously, Ahron led the Arizona Coyotes organization as its President, CEO and Alternate Governor. During his time with the Coyotes, the franchise posted several record-setting business results, including all-time highs in ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, premium seating, merchandise and food & beverage. The organization was widely recognized as a best-in-class franchise for fan experience, including a top 3 ranking in the NHL by J.D. Power & Associates for overall customer satisfaction results. Most importantly, Cohen set the tone for sports team philanthropy by leading the organization to donate a record-setting $3.5 million into the Arizona community during his final year as CEO.

He also created a mandate for all Coyotes employees to donate at least 15 hours each year towards community service. Ahron also championed empowering diverse perspectives in the organization by drastically increasing the number of females on the executive management team and being the first team in the NHL to hire a female hocket ambassador in Lyndsey Fry. According to the former Athletic reporter Craig Morgan, “Cohen’s greatest legacy with the Coyotes will likely be the inclusive and responsive relationship he developed with the greater community.” Before becoming President & CEO, Ahron rose through the ranks of the organization, first serving as its Chief Legal Officer and thereafter its COO.

Venture Partner

Dr. Laila Mintas

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Venture Investor

John Weaver

With a background in special education and law, John Weaver is an entrepreneur, investor, and startup lawyer.

John started his journey in the startup and venture capital world in 2015 when co-founded Stansbury Weaver, a law firm that provides strategic and legal counsel to startups, entrepreneurs, and investors. John’s areas of expertise lie in intellectual property, licensing, and raising capital. Seeing an opportunity to have a greater impact, John co-founded 22 Ventures, an acquisition ecosystem created to support entrepreneurs and leaders, with Michael Redd, former NBA all-star and Olympic gold medalist. John is 22 Ventures’ COO.

Before starting his career in the startup industry, John taught, ran a summer camp, and practiced criminal defense and juvenile law. He holds a JD from the University of Michigan Law School and lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his two dogs and three kids.

Analyst

Zach Yoshor

Zach is an investment analyst and professional basketball player. As an ADvantage VC analyst, he combines his passion for sports and investment by managing the Fund's deal flow, conducting follow up due diligence, and providing insight and recommendations to the ADvantage team.

Before moving to Israel, Zach worked at a couple of hedge funds in NYC, a Hollywood management company, and was a student-athlete at Harvard, where he graduated with an AB in Economics.

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