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Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play
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Thrive Capital led the way for VCs in pro sports ownership
Collaborative Fund has increased its involvement in this area
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- Thrive Capital pioneered VC involvement in pro sports
- Collaborative Fund has expanded its presence in pro sports ownership
- VCs are increasingly involved in pro sports
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- Increased VC investment in pro sports
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Changing landscape of pro sports ownership
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