Major League Pickleball's Catherine Parenteau of the LA Mad Drops hits a forehand drop shot during the MLP Mesa Premier League Championships at Legacy Sports USA on January 29, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona.
Major League Pickleball has attracted high-profile investors.
  • Sports has become a hot area for private investment, from private equity to venture capital.
  • For the first year, Insider is looking to highlight the top VCs investing in the sports industry. 
  • Submit your nominations through this Google Form by September 8.

Private investors have flocked to sports in recent years, viewing it as a relatively stable corner of the shaky economy.