Champion Venture Partners
Sports Investing
Providing investment vehicles to Athletes as well as making Sports-based investments more broadly available. CVP is a sports holding company and alternative investment firm that was built on the observation that meaningful ownership positions in professional sports teams, emerging leagues, sports technology, and adjacent real estate have historically been accessible only to the ultra-wealthy.
The Project
Create a Private Marketplace for current holders of CVP investments, rolling into an ATS (Alternative Trading System) to trade and invest in multiple Sports and Sports-adjacent tokenized investments.
Value Proposition
Leveraging their Sports leadership to access a unique client base, with industry-specific opportunities and a platform that is quick to market. These are recognizable names and brands; they just happen to be private, off-market deals acquired through proprietary deal flow.
Quick Facts
- Portfolio: $100M+ assembled in two years
- Minimum: $500 entry via Champion Fund
- Structure: Evergreen interval fund, NAV-based pricing
Meet Champion Venture Partners
Market Opportunity
The Sports Investment Opportunity
The NFL only approved institutional investment in August 2024. Sports assets have historically been reserved for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. CVP is opening this asset class to a broader investor base through tokenized access and low minimums.
$48.9B
US Sports Investment Market (2025)
6.9%
Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
$5.7B
Avg NFL Franchise Valuation
$4B
Avg NBA Franchise Valuation
13%
Cumulative Annual Growth (60+ Years)
$200B+
Global Sports Revenue by 2030
How It Works
From Fund to Marketplace
01
Champion Fund
An evergreen interval fund with NAV-based pricing, allocating across the full stack of private sports markets. Entry as low as $500.
02
Sports Private Market Index
The CVP SPMI drives allocation strategy across professional teams, emerging leagues, sports technology, real estate, hospitality, and sports medicine.
03
Private Marketplace
A marketplace for current CVP holders to trade positions, powered by Liquid Mercury institutional-grade trading infrastructure.
04
ATS Expansion
Rolling into an Alternative Trading System enabling broader access to tokenized sports and sports-adjacent investments.
Leadership
The Team Behind CVP
Marques Colston
Founding Partner
Former New Orleans Saints WR. Saints' all-time statistical leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Top 50 WR in NFL history.
Nick Edwards
Founding Partner
Former professional MMA fighter ranked in the Top 100 globally. Brazilian jiu-jitsu national champion. Developed metabolic performance markers used by NFL, NHL, and NBA teams.
Ed Crump
Technology
30+ years in tech and innovation. Amazon Alexa inventor with 40+ patents. Former roles at Amazon, Netflix, and Nike.
Jeff McDermott
Venture Builder
Serial founder and venture builder. Scaled CVP from zero to $100M valuation in two years.
Ecosystem
Strategic Partners
Liquid Mercury
Trading Infrastructure
Institutional-grade trading technology providing matching engine, ledger, white-labeled investor portal, and compliance/KYC infrastructure.
Templum Markets
Regulatory & Compliance
End-to-end regulated solution for capital raising and secondary market trading in private markets. SEC-compliant infrastructure.
Sweater, Inc.
Retail Investor Access
Expanding access beyond accredited investors. Compliance services and technology to reach non-accredited investors directly.
Competitive Landscape
How CVP Is Different
| Competitor | CVP Advantage |
|---|---|
| Sports Private Equity (Arctos, Ares, Dynasty) | $500 minimum entry vs $1M+ institutional minimums |
| Fan Tokens (Socios / Chiliz) | Actual equity and revenue-sharing exposure vs governance-only tokens |
| Sports Betting (DraftKings) | Ownership interest with financial returns vs wagering |
| Single-Athlete Platforms (FANtium) | Diversified portfolio (teams + tech + RE) vs single-athlete focus |
Powered by Liquid Mercury
Mercury Technology Stack
Mercury Products
- Matching Engine
- Mercury Ledger
- UI/UX
- Trading Bots
Mercury Services
- LaaS
- Tokenization
- Regulatory Advisory
- Business Development
Partner Services
- Custody
Next Step
Learn More About ACQUA1
Contact the team for deeper portfolio context, offering materials, and additional information about how CVP fits into the ACQUA1 structure.
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