Bryant Stibel

Bryant Stibel is an investment firm established in 2013, dedicated to providing strategic guidance, capital, and operational support to businesses. The firm primarily focuses its investments across the technology, media, and data sectors, with a particular emphasis on areas such as software, SaaS, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, big data, wellness, and sports. They aim to partner with companies to unlock value and foster sustainable long-term growth, often engaging deeply with management teams to drive business transformation.

The firm was co-founded in 2013 by the late Kobe Bryant, a globally recognized sports icon, and Jeff Stibel, a proven market-driven operator and serial entrepreneur. This unique combination brought together Bryant's creative vision with Stibel's extensive experience in operating technology and data-driven businesses. The founding team also includes senior management operating partners from Stibel & Co., who contribute a wealth of public and private company experience.

Bryant Stibel's diverse portfolio includes notable investments in companies such as LegalZoom, The Honest Company, Scopely (a mobile game developer), Epic Games, Rover (a pet-sitting marketplace), Alibaba, McAfee (cybersecurity), G2 (business software reviews), FlixBus, Life360, Tile, and Art of Sport. The firm has successfully invested in several unicorn companies, including Sysdig, Fullstory, and G2, demonstrating its ability to identify and support high-growth ventures.

The team at Bryant Stibel is characterized by its operational focus and deep expertise across various domains, including SaaS, e-commerce, and brand development. They offer strategic advisory and tactical support, leveraging their collective experience to provide hands-on assistance to portfolio companies. Jeff Stibel, a founding partner, has a distinguished background, having served as President & CEO of Web.com and Vice Chairman of Dun & Bradstreet, further solidifying the firm's operational acumen.