Magdalena Kala, Angel Investor

Magdalena Kala is a sports investor and operator with a career spanning private equity, venture capital, and sports management. She is Co‑Founder and COO of Smash Sports, launched in 2024 to address financial and structural challenges in college athletics. Magdalena is also an investor in Atalanta B.C., the Serie A football club competing in Italy and Europe, and a Partner at PagsGroup, where she has led diligence and execution of sports investments for nearly a decade. Her career reflects a consistent focus on sports, consumer, and entertainment ventures. Magdalena previously held senior roles at Bain Capital, where she worked across investment strategies and contributed to special projects at Virgin Voyages, supporting consumer insights, brand partnerships, and launch strategy. She has built a reputation for combining financial expertise with a passion for sports innovation and cultural impact. As an angel investor, Magdalena has backed ventures in sports and consumer technology. Her portfolio includes Swoops ($3.5M seed round), GOALS ($15M seed round), Wilder World ($30M venture round), and Haus ($seed round), reflecting her interest in companies that merge sports, gaming, and consumer experiences with scalable business models.