Tom Neale

LEADER | BUILDER | OPERATOR | EX-ARMY RANGER

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 3 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2024
VC🌍 United States
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Investor - LA Mad Drops of Major League Pickleball / United Pickleball Association
Dec 2023
Our mission is to elevate pickleball in everything we do. From our thrilling players to our iconic owners and our pulse pounding events, there’s nothing else like it!
early stageSpectator Sports
Investor and Franchise Owner
Sep 2023
The Picklr is the worlds fastest-growing network of premium indoor pickleball courts, offering an unparalleled experience for players of all skill levels. With more than 390 state-of-the-art clubs sold worldwide, The Picklr provides programs for beginners to pros, and a vibrant atmosphere. Membership to The Picklr includes access to all club locations nationwide, free court reservations, four clinics per month, and unlimited participation in leagues, competitive play/events, and tournaments. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and The Picklr is meeting the demand for a premium pickleball experience with an inspiring, athlete-driven brand. If you’re ready to hustle on and off the court, we want you on our team.
Experience · 6 entries
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2024
Investor
Oct 2024
Having achieved promotion in the 2023/24 season, Ipswich Town are now members of the Premier League and play their home fixtures at Portman Road. Originally formed as an amateur club in 1878, it was not until 1936 that the club turned professional. After winning the Southern League at the first attempt and finishing third the following season, Town were elected to the Football League in May 1938. The club’s greatest successes include winning the First Division Championship, under Alf Ramsey who later won the World Cup with England, in 1962, lifting the FA Cup at Wembley in 1978, and winning the UEFA Cup after beating AZ Alkmaar of the Netherlands over two legs in the final in 1981. The 1990s included Town playing in the inaugural season of the Premier League, and, having dropped to the second tier, securing promotion back to the top flight with a memorable play-off final victory over Barnsley in 2000. Having been relegated to League One in 2019, the club was taken over by Gamechanger 20 Ltd in April 2021. Under the management of Kieran McKenna, who took charge at Portman Road in December 2021, the Blues were promoted back to the Championship at the end of the 2022/23 season. Town continued their strong form in 2023/24, securing 96 points and automatic promotion to the top division of English football.
Founder
Apr 2024
Arete Sports Group is the sports operator arm of Arete Holdings Group Inc. Arete Sports Group consults, advises and invests in sports properties and sports tech companies. We have particular experience in sports, technology, innovation and where these sectors intersect.
2023
Investor - LA Mad Drops of Major League Pickleball / United Pickleball Association
Dec 2023
Our mission is to elevate pickleball in everything we do. From our thrilling players to our iconic owners and our pulse pounding events, there’s nothing else like it!
early stageSpectator Sports
Investor and Franchise Owner
Sep 2023
The Picklr is the worlds fastest-growing network of premium indoor pickleball courts, offering an unparalleled experience for players of all skill levels. With more than 390 state-of-the-art clubs sold worldwide, The Picklr provides programs for beginners to pros, and a vibrant atmosphere. Membership to The Picklr includes access to all club locations nationwide, free court reservations, four clinics per month, and unlimited participation in leagues, competitive play/events, and tournaments. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and The Picklr is meeting the demand for a premium pickleball experience with an inspiring, athlete-driven brand. If you’re ready to hustle on and off the court, we want you on our team.
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Head of Partnerships
Aug 2023
First-of-its-kind payment gateway platform that allows Fans to direct-pay college student-athletes.
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