Pro Athlete Community Secures $7.6M Series A to Redefine Athlete Transitions
- Editor
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Whats Happening:
Pro Athlete Community (PAC), a platform supporting professional athletes in their post-sports careers, has secured $7.6 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. The investment, led by GSV Ventures with participation from Maveron and strategic investors, will accelerate PAC's growth and enhance its ability to provide tailored education, career support, and industry access to its expanding membership of over 650 current and former pro athletes.
Key Moves:
PAC raises $7.6 million in oversubscribed Series A funding round
Membership has doubled since January to over 650 athletes
Funding will launch new virtual education programs and expand mentorship
By The Numbers:
$7.6 million raised in Series A funding
Over 650 current and former pro athletes in PAC's membership
Roughly 10% of currently active professional football players in the U.S. are PAC members
Key Quotes:
"With the support of GSV Ventures and our new partners, we can accelerate our mission and deliver for the thousands of elite men and women whose pursuit of excellence doesn't stop once the game ends." - Chip Paucek, PAC Co-Founder and CEO
"PAC recognizes the unique journey pro athletes go through and gives you education, exposure, community, and ongoing opportunities to figure out what's next." - Devin McCourty, PAC Advisory Board Co-Chair
"What's perhaps most exciting for us is to see the impact the PAC community can have not just for themselves but for society overall." - Michael Cohn, Co-founder and Partner at GSV Ventures
Bottom Line:
Pro Athlete Community's successful Series A funding round demonstrates strong investor confidence in its mission to support professional athletes in their post-sports careers. With a rapidly growing membership and plans to expand its offerings, PAC is poised to make a significant impact on the lives of athletes and potentially broader society by harnessing their untapped potential beyond sports.
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