Deepen Parikh

Deepen Parikh is a prominent figure in the sports, fitness, and technology investment landscape. He joined the Board of Directors of 24 Hour Fitness in March 2021.13

Professional Background

Deepen is a Co-founder and Partner at Courtside Ventures, a leading venture capital fund focused on early-stage companies in fitness, sports, and technology.12 His expertise lies in investing in opportunities across sports betting, media, and wellness sectors.2

Other Roles and Achievements

• Independent Director for 24 Hour Fitness, one of the largest fitness center chains in the US2
• Board Member at The Athletic from initial investment through their acquisition by The New York Times2
• Led several investments at Courtside Ventures, including Beam (acquired by Microsoft)2
• Recognized as a Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40 recipient for his work at the intersection of sports, wellness, and technology2

Previous Experience

Before co-founding Courtside Ventures in 2016, Deepen was a Partner at Interplay Ventures, an early-stage technology incubator and fund.2 He was involved in launching and investing in over 10 companies during his time there.2

Education and Personal Life

Deepen received his BA from the University of Maryland - College Park.2 Outside of work, he resides in New York City with his wife Rakhi, who works at Major League Soccer, and their three children.2

Deepen Parikh's LinkedIn username is indeed deepenparikh, as confirmed by the information provided.3