Centralis Brief
Independent research on sports venture, NIL, and university capital.
Issue 1 ships May 1.
What We Cover
Capital in Sports
Institutional capital, fund formations, and structural shifts moving through sports infrastructure.
University Capital Development
How universities and athletic departments are building affiliated entities, deploying capital, and structuring institutional partnerships.
NIL & Regulatory Watch
Policy, federal action, and the structural changes reshaping athlete compensation.
Midwest VC Spotlight
Sports tech and health tech ventures attracting capital across the Midwest.
Centralis Ventures Formation
Internal updates on how Centralis Ventures is being structured, capitalized, and operationalized as a student-led GP at Central Michigan University.
From Issue 1, Exhibit 01
Founding Members
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Subscribers with .edu addresses receive access to how Centralis Ventures operates as a student-led GP — including how deals are evaluated, how decisions are made, and how the fund evolves in real time.
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Issue 1 publishes May 1, 2026.
