1. Brian Crosby – Managing Partner, Traub Capital Partners

Why: Led the majority investment in HITS Horse Shows; specializes in experiential and lifestyle brand investments.

Based in: New York, NY

Focus: Luxury brands, sport enthusiast industries, hospitality.

2. Tom Struzzieri – CEO, HITS Horse Shows

Why:Longtime equestrian industry innovator; now partnered with Traub Capital for U.S. equestrian events.

Based in: Saugerties & New York, NY

Focus: Equestrian infrastructure, sports venue operations.

3. Scott Peters – Managing Partner, Growth Catalyst Partners

Why: Leads deals in equestrian media (Equine Network) and tech‑driven wellness properties.

Based in: New York, NY

Focus: Mid‑market buyouts in media, tech, and sports.

4. James Nally – Managing Director, Growth Catalyst Partners

Why: Specializes in mergers and acquisitions for sports and media industries strong urban connections.

Based in: Manhattan

Focus: Technology‑enabled growth for training and entertainment.

5. Deepen Parikh – Partner, Courtside Ventures

Why: Key decision‑maker for early‑stage deals in sports and fitness startups.

Based in: New York, NY

Focus: Connected fitness, athlete platforms, experiential sports.

6. Kai Bond – Partner, Courtside Ventures

Why: Invests in new sports and entertainment tech startups.

Focus: Consumer experience and athletic engagement products.

7. Vasu Kulkarni – Founding Partner, Courtside Ventures

Why: Former athlete‑entrepreneur with a strong network in sports training technology.

Focus: Pre‑Series A sports innovation investments.

8. Samuel Goldworm – Managing Director, WhiteHorse Capital

Why: Oversees investments for WhiteHorse’s New York team, including lifestyle and wellness sectors.

Focus: Growth financing for hybrid fitness ventures.

9. Stuart Aronson – Group Head, WhiteHorse Capital

Why: Senior decision‑maker for direct lending and capital deployment to mid‑market businesses.Based in: NYC

Focus: Private debt and hybrid capital growth for consumer ventures.

10. Jason Hicks – Principal, WhiteHorse Capital

Why: Private equity veteran in leisure, hospitality, and retail—leads deal origination for New York region.

11. Peter Gallagher – Principal, WhiteHorse Capital

Focus: Dual U.S./EU experience; known for lifestyle and sustainability investments.

12. Mitch Green – Partner, Growth Catalyst Partners

Why: Longtime partner in media, sports network expansions, and lifestyle activations.

13. David Hancko – Principal, Traub Capital Partners

Why: Active in wellness, design, and live event assets.

Focus: Capital structure optimization and lifestyle brand growth.

14. Matt Higgins – CEO, RSE Ventures

Why: Sports investor in fitness platforms, aligned with lifestyle tech experiences in NYC.

15. Kevin Chou – Strategic Advisor, Courtside Ventures

Why: Early tech investor with background in interactive gaming and hybrid sports engagement.

16. Peg Wright – Founder, Wellington Lifestyle Partners

Why: Oversees partnerships connecting equestrian, architectural, and luxury developments in NE U.S.

17. Earle I. Mack – Prominent New York racehorse owner and philanthropist

Why: Serves on equestrian councils; longtime investor in training and facility safety.

18. Lawrence Goichman – Private equine investor and NY breeder

Why: Operates one of NY’s most valuable racehorse portfolios; interested in equestrian infrastructure funding.

19. Boyd Martin – Professional showjumper & equestrian brand influencer

Why: Public advocate for safety tech and equestrian performance equipment adoption.

20. Phillip Dutton – Olympic equestrian and investor in simulator‑based

horsemanship trainingWhy: Collaborates with wellness and safety startups integrating riding technology.