# VNN

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vnn

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Grand Rapids, US
- Website: www.vnnsports.net
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 19, 2018)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

VNN, Inc. specializes in providing integrated digital solutions that enhance the operational efficiency and online presence of athletic programs, primarily serving schools and collegiate athletic departments across the United States.Founded in 2011 in Grand Rapids, US, VNN, Inc. offers digital solutions for athletic programs. The company raised USD 3.7 mn in its latest funding round on January 16, 2020, co-led by NextWave Ventures and Arsenal Growth.VNN, Inc. delivers a suite of integrated digital solutions through its core product, PlayOn Sites. This platform enables schools to manage their streaming services, ticketing, schedules, teams, rosters, and fundraising initiatives seamlessly within PlayOn HQ. Catering to high schools and collegiate athletic programs, the service enhances community engagement with modern websites that elevate school branding and keep fans informed and engaged.The company generates revenue through a subscription-based model targeting schools and athletic programs, offering a comprehensive digital platform for managing athletic activities. This includes direct subscriptions to PlayOn Sites with various service tiers that provide functionalities like streaming, digital ticketing, and advertising options, ensuring consistent revenue through ongoing partnerships and subscriptions in the educational sector.VNN, Inc. plans to leverage the recent USD 3.7 mn venture funding to enhance its product offerings and expand into new geographic markets. The funding will support the development of upcoming features for PlayOn Sites aimed at improving user experience, with targeted rollouts planned throughout the next year. The company is actively exploring opportunities in additional regions to broaden its client base and drive growth.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 19, 2018, $6.9M — Michigan Angel Fund
- Series B, Jul 29, 2015, $3.7M — Invest Detroit, Arsenal Growth, North Coast Technology Investors, Grand Angels, Start Garden, Northern Michigan Angels, RSL Venture Partners, Michigan Angel Fund, Wakestream Ventures
- Series A, Feb 4, 2014, $3.4M — Arsenal Growth, North Coast Technology Investors, Grand Angels, Start Garden, Northern Michigan Angels, RSL Venture Partners, Michigan Angel Fund, Muskegon Angels, CKM Capital Partners, Wakestream Ventures, Capital Community Angel Investors
- Series A, Feb 23, 2012, $0.5M — Ann Arbor SPARK

## Investors

- Ann Arbor SPARK (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ann-arbor-spark) — Series A
- Arsenal Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arsenal-growth) — Series A, Series B
- North Coast Technology Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-coast-technology-investors) — Series A, Series B
- Grand Angels — Series A, Series B
- Start Garden — Series A, Series B
- Northern Michigan Angels — Series A, Series B
- RSL Venture Partners — Series A, Series B
- Michigan Angel Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/michigan-angel-fund) — Series A, Series B
- Muskegon Angels — Series A
- CKM Capital Partners — Series A
- Wakestream Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wakestream-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Capital Community Angel Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capital-community-angel-investors) — Series A
- Invest Detroit (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/invest-detroit) — Series B