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Lyle Ayes

Founder of Verance Capital

New York, New York

Overview 

Lyle Ayes is the Founder and CEO of Verance Capital and serves as Vice Chairman of the Houston Dynamo Football Club, with significant experience in investment banking, capital markets, private equity, and mergers & acquisitions. A key highlight of his career is founding and leading Verance Capital, along with his role as Vice Chairman of a prominent sports organization, showcasing his expertise in finance and sports management.

Work Experience 

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Verance Capital

  • Founder and CEO

    2020 - Current

    Verance Capital is a private investment fund that focuses on early and growth stage investment opportunities in sports, media and live entertainment

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Houston Dynamo Football Club

  • Vice Chairman

    2021

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MVP

  • Investor

    2023

MVPindex is a social media index and measurement platform for the sports and entertainment industry.

Raised $27,000,000.00 from Verance Capital and Align Capital.

mvpindex.com
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Swag Golf

  • Board Member

    2023

Swag Golf is a manufacturer and supplier of milled putters, insane headcovers, and apparel with online services.

Raised $10,000,000.00 from Alexandre Cohen, Greg Zeeman, Aurum Partners, Shaun White, Zach LaVine, Howard Lindzon and Verance Capital.

swag.golf
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Winners Alliance

  • Investor

    2023

Winners Alliance provides services for sports licensing programs that are aimed at helping athletes.

Raised $66,000,000.00 from Heights, Ahmad Nassar, Prysm Capital, Verance Capital and The Pershing Square Foundation.

winnersalliance.com
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OnePlan

  • Investor

    2023

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Stix Golf Co

  • Board Member

    2022

Stix Golf offers clubs, gears, and accessories.

Raised $10,050,000.00 from Spacestation Investments, 2.0 Ventures and Verance Capital.

stix.golf
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Pushologies

  • Investor

    2022

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Tixr

  • Investor

    2021

Tixr leverages unique technology to redefine the fan experience and evolve the way large-scale event creators do business.

tixr.com
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TAPPP

  • Board Member

    2021

TAPPP is a leader in the flexible payment space, partnering with major leagues, broadcasters, and sports books.

Raised $21,400,000.00 from Peter Tomozawa, ADvantage, Oakvale Capital, Verance Capital, Stephen Pagliuca, Permit Ventures and Accomplice.

tappp.com

Education 

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