Alumni Ventures Invests in StatusPRO to Enhance the Athlete Experience Through XR
Co-Founder and CEO Troy Jones Jr. Recently Discussed His Company on AV’s Tech Optimist Podcast
Alumni Ventures (AV), one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, is a proud investor in StatusPRO. The company creates sports video games featuring 3D player simulations experienced through a VR headset. AV recently invested in StatusPRO’s $20 million Series A led by GV (Google Ventures), with participation from Dream Sports, Minnesota Vikings Owners Mark & Zygi Wilf’s Wise Ventures, JDS Sports, Main Street Advisors, Haslam Sports Group, LeBron James, Drake, and Maverick Carter.
Founded by former Division I quarterback Troy Jones Jr. and NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins, StatusPRO is revolutionizing the way fans and athletes experience professional sports. Leveraging the power of extended reality (XR), StatusPRO creates immersive first-person sports simulations. Its flagship product NFL Pro Era broke records as the fastest-selling VR sports title on the Meta Quest platform.
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“As former athletes, we wanted to create a way for sports enthusiasts to step into the shoes of a pro,” said Jones Jr., who recently discussed his company on AV’s Tech Optimist podcast. “Our goal is to build products that blend the innovation of XR with the authenticity of live sports, allowing fans to experience the intensity and thrill of being on the field.”
“As former athletes, we wanted to create a way for sports enthusiasts to step into the shoes of a pro.”
StatusPRO’s success has caught the attention of major investors, including celebrity athletes like LeBron James and Naomi Osaka. Through partnerships with industry giants like Meta, Apple, and the NFL, StatusPRO is well-positioned to lead the charge in immersive sports experiences. With the launch of NFL Pro Era and future projects on the horizon, StatusPRO is creating a new category of gaming and training that seamlessly integrates technology and athletics.
“StatusPRO are pioneers in using XR to create immersive sports experiences” said AV Founder and CEO Mike Collins, who hosted the conversation with Jones Jr. on AV’s Tech Optimist podcast. “Troy and Andrew’s deep connection with the athletic world gives them a distinct advantage in this rapidly evolving industry.”
About StatusPRO
StatusPRO, Inc. is a sports technology company that combines data with augmented, mixed, and virtual reality to provide a suite of training and gaming products that revolutionize the way coaches, players, and fans experience their favorite sport. Headquartered in Miami, FL, StatusPRO is minority-owned and led, where almost half of its employees in the United States are former athletes. StatusPRO’s ties to the NFL and the NFLPA began in its club locker rooms when
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