Mike Tannenbaum’s The 33rd Team Raises Series B Funding from Investors
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After concluding his career within team facilities, former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum sought to maintain his connection to the game.
In 2019, Tannenbaum joined ESPN as a front-office insider, following his tenure as the Miami Dolphins’ executive vice president of football operations. That same year, he also founded The 33rd Team, an organization dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, expert insights, and timely reactions to the latest happenings in the NFL.
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New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum at Jets Training Camp at SUNY Cortland on July 27, 2012, in Cortland, New York. (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Tannenbaum’s initiative has been instrumental for NFL teams, helping them identify candidates for various roles and create tailored solutions to meet their specific objectives. Recently, The 33rd Team took a significant step forward by announcing a Series B funding round. This round attracted notable investors, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Silver Falcon Capital (the family office of former NASCAR CEO Brian France), and John Low.
“To have iconic names and people like Gary Vee, it’s the ultimate form of validation and we’re incredibly appreciative of them and all our investors who are backing us,” Tannenbaum shared in a recent interview with FOX Business. “It’s great to have their trust and confidence, and everyone in the organization works hard to validate that trust.”
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum, and team owner Woody Johnson confer during the Jets rookie minicamp on May 4, 2012, in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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The organization has also welcomed several prominent football figures to its cap table, including NFL alum Justin Pugh and former NFL head coach Matt Patricia. This strategic move underscores The 33rd Team’s transition from a media-centric entity to a pioneering football analytics and technology provider. They have already secured partnerships with 10 percent of all NFL teams for the 2025-26 season, including Tannenbaum’s former team, the Jets.
The 33rd Team leverages decades of NFL front-office experience and a vast industry network to meticulously identify, assess, and vet elite talent for modern football organizations. Utilizing Zenith, a next-gen data and analytics platform, they aim to deliver exceptional results.
New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum attends the New York Jets AFC Championship game pep rally in Times Square on Jan. 21, 2010 in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images / Getty Images)
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“We’ve been working hard to look at differentiated data and technology to service the football ecosystem,” Tannenbaum stated. “Over the last couple of years, we have been observing and researching the environment. We identified a significant opportunity to provide insights based on actual player movement. We’re excited about what we’re building and encouraged by the early adoption from some teams that have already utilized our product.”
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After concluding his career within team facilities, former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum sought to maintain his connection to the game.
In 2019, Tannenbaum joined ESPN as a front-office insider, following his tenure as the Miami Dolphins’ executive vice president of football operations. That same year, he also founded The 33rd Team, an organization dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, expert insights, and timely reactions to the latest happenings in the NFL.
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New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum at Jets Training Camp at SUNY Cortland on July 27, 2012, in Cortland, New York. (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Tannenbaum’s initiative has been instrumental for NFL teams, helping them identify candidates for various roles and create tailored solutions to meet their specific objectives. Recently, The 33rd Team took a significant step forward by announcing a Series B funding round. This round attracted notable investors, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Silver Falcon Capital (the family office of former NASCAR CEO Brian France), and John Low.
“To have iconic names and people like Gary Vee, it’s the ultimate form of validation and we’re incredibly appreciative of them and all our investors who are backing us,” Tannenbaum shared in a recent interview with FOX Business. “It’s great to have their trust and confidence, and everyone in the organization works hard to validate that trust.”
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum, and team owner Woody Johnson confer during the Jets rookie minicamp on May 4, 2012, in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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The organization has also welcomed several prominent football figures to its cap table, including NFL alum Justin Pugh and former NFL head coach Matt Patricia. This strategic move underscores The 33rd Team’s transition from a media-centric entity to a pioneering football analytics and technology provider. They have already secured partnerships with 10 percent of all NFL teams for the 2025-26 season, including Tannenbaum’s former team, the Jets.
The 33rd Team leverages decades of NFL front-office experience and a vast industry network to meticulously identify, assess, and vet elite talent for modern football organizations. Utilizing Zenith, a next-gen data and analytics platform, they aim to deliver exceptional results.
New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum attends the New York Jets AFC Championship game pep rally in Times Square on Jan. 21, 2010 in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images / Getty Images)
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“We’ve been working hard to look at differentiated data and technology to service the football ecosystem,” Tannenbaum stated. “Over the last couple of years, we have been observing and researching the environment. We identified a significant opportunity to provide insights based on actual player movement. We’re excited about what we’re building and encouraged by the early adoption from some teams that have already utilized our product.”
