BrknPar Venture Capital Fund Welcomes Baseball Standouts Jon Jay and Tyson Ross as Athlete Venture Partners

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrknPar Venture Fund today announced that former Major League Baseball standouts Jon Jay and Tyson Ross have joined the firm as Athlete Venture Partners (AVPs). Both have invested alongside BrknPar and will play active roles in sourcing investment opportunities, evaluating prospective investments, supporting portfolio companies, and expanding the firm's strategic network across the sports technology ecosystem.

BrknPar was founded on a simple belief: the greatest investment opportunities are created by exceptional people. That philosophy extends beyond the founders we back to the partners we choose to invest alongside us. Jon Jay and Tyson Ross exemplify the character, judgment and leadership that define the BrknPar Athlete Venture Partner program.

A Different Athlete Partnership Model

"BrknPar has never been about assembling an advisory board. Our Athlete Venture Partners invest alongside us because we believe alignment matters.

They're not passive investors. They help source opportunities, perform diligence, evaluate management teams and markets, expand our relationship capital, and create value for our portfolio companies.

Jon and Tyson represent exactly what we're building: accomplished competitors with exceptional judgment, deep relationships, and a genuine desire to help people succeed," said Andy Katz, Founding GP of BrknPar.

Jon Jay

World Series Champion Jon Jay, a graduate of the University of Miami, enjoyed an accomplished 11-year Major League career, highlighted by helping the St. Louis Cardinals win the 2011 World Series Championship. Today, he serves on the management staff of the St. Louis Cardinals, where he remains deeply involved in player development while continuing to build relationships in and out of the game.

Beyond baseball, Jon founded the Jay Family Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families through education, youth development, health initiatives, scholarships, and community outreach. His commitment to servant leadership has earned widespread respect throughout the baseball community.

"Throughout my career, I learned that long-term success is built on preparation, discipline, and surrounding yourself with exceptional people. Those same principles apply to investing.

What attracted me to BrknPar is that this is an active partnership. We're investing alongside the firm and expected to contribute. I'm excited to help source opportunities, support the diligence process, make strategic introductions, and help founders build enduring businesses."

Tyson Ross

Major League Baseball All-Star Tyson Ross, a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, enjoyed a distinguished 9-year Major League career before transitioning into leadership. Today, he serves as a Special Assistant with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he contributes across player development, organizational strategy, and high-performance initiatives. Ross's experience evaluating talent and working inside one of baseball's premier organizations provides valuable perspective across leadership, performance, and organizational excellence.

Beyond baseball, Ross is actively involved in philanthropy through Loyal To My Soil, a Bay Area-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the games of baseball and softball by expanding access and opportunities for underserved and inner-city youth. The organization's mission reflects Ross's commitment to creating lasting impact both on and off the field.

"Elite organizations don't happen by accident. Whether it's a championship club or a great company, success comes from exceptional leadership, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.

BrknPar is building an investment platform where Athlete Venture Partners are expected to create value, not simply lend their names. I'm excited to invest alongside the fund, participate in diligence, leverage my relationships and help founders scale great businesses."

The Athlete Venture Partner Program

BrknPar's Athlete Venture Partners are investors first. They commit capital alongside the firm while actively contributing throughout the investment lifecycle. Their role extends well beyond investing to include:

• Sourcing proprietary investment opportunities through trusted relationships.
• Participating in investment diligence and evaluating management teams.
• Providing strategic insight drawn from elite leadership and high-performance environments.
• Supporting founders and portfolio companies as they build and scale enduring businesses.
  

About BrknPar Venture Fund

BrknPar invests in growth companies across sports, technology, and culture. The fund partners with exceptional founders and leverages a curated network of entrepreneurs, executives, family offices, institutions and athletes. Learn more at www.BrknPar.Fund.