Deepen Parikh

Deepen Parikh is a prominent figure in both the design and venture capital sectors. He is the Owner of Khushi Designs Inc., a company he has led since July 2002, operating primarily in the New York/New Jersey area. Khushi Designs specializes in creative solutions within the design industry, contributing significantly to its landscape over the past two decades.3

In addition to his role at Khushi Designs, Parikh is a Partner at Courtside Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investments in sports, lifestyle, and gaming. He has been with Courtside since its founding in November 2015 and has played a crucial role in several high-profile investments, including companies like The Athletic and Beam (acquired by Microsoft) .12 His expertise lies in identifying opportunities across sports betting, media, and wellness sectors.

Parikh holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland College Park and has previously worked at UBS before venturing into entrepreneurship. His contributions to the sports and technology sectors have earned him recognition as a Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40 recipient in 2018, highlighting his influence and leadership within the industry.124

Outside of his professional endeavors, Deepen Parikh is known for his strong ties to the Baltimore/DC area sports scene and enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife Rakhi and their three children.2