Salim Mitha

Sports, Media & Entertainment Tech Investments

📍 Los Angeles, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
Operator-angel🌍 United States
8
Total investments
3
Early stage
3
Mid stage
0
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Portfolio

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Board Observer
Apr 2024
Pro Shop is a media, commerce, and entertainment company that connects golf with mainstream culture. The company was founded in 2023 by veteran media executives with an extensive background in golf and entertainment - Chad Mumm and Mark Olsen from Vox Media, Joe Purzycki from Puck, and David Miller from the PGA TOUR. Pro Shop operates Skratch, a premier digital media brand for premium content at the intersection of golf and culture; Sugarloaf Social Club, a bespoke golf commerce brand; and Pro Shop Studios, the preferred studio of the PGA TOUR. Pro Shop has offices in Los Angeles, California; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; New York City, New York and in Washington DC. For general inquires: caddie@proshop.inc
early stageMedia Production
Board Observer
Aug 2020
Recurrent Ventures Inc. is an innovative digital media company that is challenging the media landscape with its proprietary approach. Its best-in-class brands like Popular Science, Domino, Outdoor Life, The Drive, Donut, Dwell, Task & Purpose, and more, engage a combined audience of more than 60 million monthly visitors. Initially founded in 2018, the portfolio rapidly expanded and today we have more than 15 publishing brands across automotive, home, outdoors, science, technology, and military verticals. Recurrent Ventures is headquartered in Miami but utilizes a virtual-first approach to the workforce, which allows employees to live anywhere in the United States.
Investor
Jul 2019
Wondery is a network of storytellers and the fastest-growing podcast company in the world, with hit podcasts such as “Business Wars”, “American History Tellers” and “Dr. Death”. Wondery’s mission is to bring a world of entertainment and knowledge to our audiences, wherever they listen. We provide our listeners with high-quality, emotionally immersive podcasts that allow them to feel the story. Find our shows at Wondery.com or ApplePodcasts.com/Wondery. Top 10 publisher on Podtrac.
Investor
Apr 2018
Launched in 2015, MasterClass is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the worlds best. With an annual membership, subscribers get unlimited access to instructors and classes across a wide range of subjects including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Anna Wintour’s office, and Ron Finley’s garden. Get inspired by RuPaul, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes, and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss. Each class features about 20 video lessons, at an average of 10 minutes per lesson. You can learn on your own terms — in bite-sized pieces or binge it all at once. Cinematic visuals and close-up, hands-on demonstrations make you feel one-on-one with the instructors, while the downloadable workbooks help reinforce your learning. With MasterClass, you can stream thousands of lessons anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop and TV.
Investor & Board Observer
Mar 2018
The Athletic delivers powerful stories and smart analysis that bring sports fans closer to the heart of the game. From breaking news and live commentary, to deeply-reported long reads and exclusive interviews, subscribers rely on The Athletic for every sports story that matters. Acquired by The New York Times in 2022. Learn more about career opportunities at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/careers/
early stageOnline Media
Board Member
Mar 2018
Designed for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids. Reaching more than 50 million children in homes and classrooms, Epic fuels curiosity and reading confidence in kids to explore their interests and learn in a fun, safe, kid-friendly environment. Our award-winning service is built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books, audiobooks and videos from 250+ of the world’s best publishers including HarperCollins, Macmillan, Sesame Street, National Geographic Kids and Smithsonian. Epic provides free access to educators and is used by more than 2 million teachers in the classroom. The company was founded by Suren Markosian, founder of several successful technology startups, and Kevin Donahue, former YouTube, Google and Disney executive, with the support of top tier investors and veterans of the children’s publishing industry. It is part of the BYJU’S family of brands, working together to unlock a love of learning around the world. To learn more, visit getepic.com, or follow Epic! on Facebook and Twitter. To learn more about Epic, please visit www.getepic.com.
Board Member
Oct 2016
Mobcrush is a technology and entertainment company focused on live streaming and the creator-driven media revolution. Founded in 2014 in Santa Monica, CA, the thirty-person company has raised $35.9M in venture funding from prominent firms including Evolution Media, KPCB, First Round Capital, Raine Ventures, and Lowercase Capital. Visit https://www.mobcrush.com/about to learn more about Mobcrush, or visit our careers page at mobcrush.com/careers.
Experience · 12 entries
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Investments (8)
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Board (6)
2024
Board Observer
Apr 2024
Pro Shop is a media, commerce, and entertainment company that connects golf with mainstream culture. The company was founded in 2023 by veteran media executives with an extensive background in golf and entertainment - Chad Mumm and Mark Olsen from Vox Media, Joe Purzycki from Puck, and David Miller from the PGA TOUR. Pro Shop operates Skratch, a premier digital media brand for premium content at the intersection of golf and culture; Sugarloaf Social Club, a bespoke golf commerce brand; and Pro Shop Studios, the preferred studio of the PGA TOUR. Pro Shop has offices in Los Angeles, California; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; New York City, New York and in Washington DC. For general inquires: caddie@proshop.inc
early stageMedia Production
2020
Board Observer
Aug 2020
Recurrent Ventures Inc. is an innovative digital media company that is challenging the media landscape with its proprietary approach. Its best-in-class brands like Popular Science, Domino, Outdoor Life, The Drive, Donut, Dwell, Task & Purpose, and more, engage a combined audience of more than 60 million monthly visitors. Initially founded in 2018, the portfolio rapidly expanded and today we have more than 15 publishing brands across automotive, home, outdoors, science, technology, and military verticals. Recurrent Ventures is headquartered in Miami but utilizes a virtual-first approach to the workforce, which allows employees to live anywhere in the United States.
2019
Investor
Jul 2019
Wondery is a network of storytellers and the fastest-growing podcast company in the world, with hit podcasts such as “Business Wars”, “American History Tellers” and “Dr. Death”. Wondery’s mission is to bring a world of entertainment and knowledge to our audiences, wherever they listen. We provide our listeners with high-quality, emotionally immersive podcasts that allow them to feel the story. Find our shows at Wondery.com or ApplePodcasts.com/Wondery. Top 10 publisher on Podtrac.
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Jan 2019
Powerhouse Capital is a Los Angeles based venture fund exclusively dedicated to global technology investment opportunities in media, entertainment & interactive gaming. We are building "The Gateway to LA"​, authentically helping to connect this vibrant ecosystem with powerhouse companies, teams & ideas. Powerhouse invests in direct-to-consumer platforms powered by data, as we believe this is where accelerated value creation will accrue in the coming global investment cycles. Powerhouse has an investment strategy focused on the four pillars of the media ecosystem: (i) Sight (Visual Content), (ii) Sound (Audio, Music & Podcasting), (iii) Play (Gaming, Sports & Esports), and (iv) Live (The Experience Economy). Powerhouse was founded in 2019 by veterans of Evolution Media, a platform investing in partnership with TPG and CAA, to invest in high growth companies. The Powerhouse team has directly relevant operating, investing and Board experience in these sectors, providing for a focused and unique perspective in sourcing opportunities for value creation.
2018
Investor
Apr 2018
Launched in 2015, MasterClass is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the worlds best. With an annual membership, subscribers get unlimited access to instructors and classes across a wide range of subjects including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Anna Wintour’s office, and Ron Finley’s garden. Get inspired by RuPaul, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes, and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss. Each class features about 20 video lessons, at an average of 10 minutes per lesson. You can learn on your own terms — in bite-sized pieces or binge it all at once. Cinematic visuals and close-up, hands-on demonstrations make you feel one-on-one with the instructors, while the downloadable workbooks help reinforce your learning. With MasterClass, you can stream thousands of lessons anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop and TV.
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