Fastbreak Partners
Strategy and Execution Partners
Enabling the future of Sports, Media, Technology, and Commerce.
About Us
We are a team of seasoned operators, investors and deal makers with deep experience across sports, entertainment, media, and technology.
Fastbreak partners with private equity firms, family offices, and companies investing and operating in sports, media, and technology. We specialize in developing and refining theses, sourcing deals, and leading execution—acting as a fractional team or interim executives to close capability gaps and accelerate growth. Whether you're exploring a roll-up, evaluating a target asset, or shaping an investment strategy, we bring unmatched domain expertise and deep networks to make it happen.
As an extension of your team, we don't just advise—we do the work that drives results, at any stage of growth.
Who We Work With
Private Equity Firms
Family Offices
Companies
What We Do
Thesis Development and Refinement
Shape and sharpen investment ideas bringing market knowledge, competitive intelligence, and a clear path to execution
Deal Sourcing and Diligence
Uncover high-potential, differentiated opportunities through our deep network and act as embedded partners throughout evaluation and due diligence
M&A Execution and Integration
Manage deals end-to-end or supplement your internal team - from modeling to negotiation to post-acquisition integration
Interim Leadership and Operational Support
Fill leadership gaps with seasoned operators who can quickly step in to lead, stabilize, and grow
Our Team
David Aufhauser
David Aufhauser is a visionary executive, entrepreneur and innovator. He has built iconic fan and athlete businesses for companies including BayFC, Lifetime Cardinal, Intel Sports, Pac-12 Networks, Yahoo Sports, JustinTV/Twitch and Momentum. He recently led an ownership group to bring BayFC - an NWSL expansion team - to the Bay Area. David is currently an operating partner with Accelerate Sports, a boutique sports investment bank. David has delivered immersive experiences for teams and leagues including the Olympic Games, NBA, NFL, MLB, PGA Tour, La Liga, Turner, NBC, and ESPN. As an athlete, David played water polo at Stanford and is an avid basketball player.
Doug Schaer
Doug Schaer is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and innovation. He has held leadership roles with high-profile entities including LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), Bull Horn Holdings (NASDAQ: COEP), and served as Chief Advisor to Baron Davis’ family office. Doug co-founded Hero Ventures, producing The Marvel Experience with backing from Magic Johnson, Steve Tisch, Roy Disney, and the WWE. Today, he advises and invests in a diverse portfolio of ventures across tech, AI, CPG, gaming, and emerging sports properties like SailGP, Versus Game, and Good Good Golf. A trained attorney and former professional athlete, Doug brings deep expertise in franchise asset development, M&A, and strategic growth.
Matt Hall
Matt Hall is an accomplished operator, strategist, and part-time investor with deep experience scaling high-performance teams across startups and global enterprises. He has held leadership roles at Porsche Digital, Peloton Technology, and Mercedes-Benz R&D, and advised on acquisitions and capital raises for sports, mobility, and media ventures. Matt has led deals involving Formula E racing teams, digital media platforms, and minority stakes in professional sports franchises. As a former elite endurance athlete and MBA from Cornell, he brings a competitive mindset, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to execute. Today, he advises and invests in early-stage companies while taking on fractional leadership roles in high-growth environments.
Portfolio
Global Expertise
Multi-sport team ownership and expansion team transactions
Video streaming rights and products
Fantasy sports, gaming and betting
New technologies - NFT, AI, XR
Cross-platform experiences: OTT to social to linear
Immersive media (XR, volumetric) and next-gen broadcast
Sports tech startups and large company “intrepreneurship”
Fan engagement - In-stadium, mobile, at-home
Connected fitness and the quantified athlete
eCommerce: consumer products (CPG), retail, D2C
Youth sports
Emerging sports - alternative formats and tech infused
Content strategy, production, and editorial
Rights management
Creator economy
Athlete services