“A lot of our founders and their companies are moving to the US,” said Athletic Ventures co-founder Matthew Dellavedova. “It’s a natural evolution [for us] to go to the US. I think it will complement what we’re already doing in Australia.” Love and Dellavedova, who goes by Delly, were NBA teammates and played 225 games together. The pair, who have co-invested in past deals, discussed the latest move over a glass of wine. “[Love is] someone who has such respect, connection and following in the US, not just in basketball but also in the business world,” said Dellavedova.
