Blue Ribbon Capital Investments
We are an angel investor that backs diverse founders leading early-stage companies that are innovating in technology to evolve and transform the entertainment industry. Our focus is on supporting those driving innovation in content creation, distribution, and consumption across film, TV, gaming, podcasting, live performance and sports.
Our Investment Thesis
Innovation
Entertainment
Technology
Investing In Innovation
We are dedicated to supporting diverse founders from communities often overlooked, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and the disabled. Our passion lies in investing in early-stage companies that are innovating within the realms of entertainment technology—spanning film, TV, gaming, podcasting, theater, and sports. We believe in empowering creators who are reshaping the way content is made, shared, and experienced. We invest in early-stage companies that leverage innovation to reshape how entertainment is created, distributed, and consumed, with a focus on scalability and enhancing user experience.
Innovation
Evolving Entertainment Landscape
The entertainment landscape is rapidly evolving, with the streaming market projected to hit $330 billion by 2030. Platforms like Netflix and Twitch have disrupted traditional models, and emerging technologies like VR, AR, and blockchain will continue to change how content is consumed and monetized.
Entertainment
AI is Driving Technology
AI is a key driver of this transformation, revolutionizing everything from video editing to predictive analytics. By investing in companies that blend AI, immersive tech, and data-driven solutions, I aim to back those leading the next wave of disruption in entertainment.
Technologyy
"Research shows that diverse teams outperform, and diverse perspectives create better outcomes. That’s why investing in diverse founders isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do."
- Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments
100 Years of Innovation's Impact On Entertainment & Sports
1920s, 1930s, 1940s
1927: The Jazz Singer introduced "talkies" in film.
1939: The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind showcased Technicolor.
1947: TV brought entertainment into homes.
1950s, 1960s
1954: RCA launched color TV, revolutionizing viewing.
1961: Telstar enabled real-time global broadcasts.
1968: 2001: A Space Odyssey set new standards in visual effects.
1970s, 1980s
1972: Pong launched, marking the rise of video gaming.
1975: Betamax VCR enabled home recording.
1982: CDs revolutionized music with better sound and durability.
1990s
1995: Internet reshaped media and music.
1996: Nike launched smart shoe tech.
1997: Netflix pioneered streaming.
1998: Zelda set 3D gaming standards.
1999: Napster paved the way for streaming.
2000s, 2010s, 2020s
2005: YouTube redefined content sharing.
2007: iPhone revolutionized mobile apps.
2016: VR brought immersive entertainment.
2020: VAR improved real-time sports officiating.
2023: AI streamlined filmmaking and VFX.