Human Performance Leader Exos Joins LEAD as an Official Venture Partner
Posted: August 13, 2024 in Chains
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PHOENIX, AZ – Exos announces its official involvement as a venture partner of LEAD ONE, the new pre-seed direct investment vehicle within LEAD’s global family of funds.
Verticals of interest include technologies that assess and improve human performance across athletes, corporate, youth and military populations. Areas of particular interest include neuromodulation, female physiology, recovery monitoring and optimization, speed/power assessment and development, injury rehabilitation, and load tracking.
This strategic partnership between Exos and LEAD ONE is designed to accelerate innovation in sports and health technology by pairing LEAD’s industry investment expertise with Exos’ leadership in pioneering the field of human performance. As a venture partner with LEAD ONE, Exos will have unprecedented access from LEAD to the most cutting-edge startups and technologies across the organization to address their corporate initiatives and strategies. Exos will lend valuable support to LEAD ONE’s portfolio of early-stage organizations with real-life, traction-oriented deliverables to help drive their businesses to the next level.
“Explosive innovation in human performance and healthcare technology is surpassing companies’ abilities to deliver clear and effective experiences with high levels of utility for its users,” said Craig Friedman, senior vice president of performance innovation at Exos. “We’re excited to partner with LEAD to bridge this gap. By providing emerging technology companies with mentorship and guidance based on our extensive experience in coaching elite athletes, military operators, and workplace populations, we can ensure that new technologies not only innovate but also offer a clear so what, now what for users and practitioners.”
Justin Driscoll, Principal of Investments & Portfolio at LEAD, added, “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Exos, whose innovation team aligns perfectly with LEAD ONE’s vision. Leveraging Exos’ influential presence, industry expertise, and long-standing track record in enhancing human performance, we are poised to drive exceptional results and set new standards in our industry.”
