CHICAGO, IL – Topping Capital affiliates have made two investments in Horse Spot (horsespot.net) to accelerate the buildout of their horse show management platform which aims to revolutionize show management by streamlining show day operations for every key user.
HORSE SPOT COMMENTS
Horse Spot was co-founded by Christopher Lenard, Michael Lenard and Lindsay Lenard. The trio began working on the platform in late 2022, and within a few months, they successfully launched their first horse show. Since then, Horse Spot has grown to support hundreds of shows across 14 states and Bermuda.
From the Horse Spot Team: “This is a very exciting time for us. Since our launch in early 2023, Horse Spot has set out to change the game on how technology is used in our sport. We are honored to be working with Topping Capital during this important phase as we expand platform features and make important investments toward supporting competitions of all sizes, from grass-roots shows to the largest premier events. Topping Capital’s expertise and resources are helping us to unlock Horse Spot’s full potential.
We believe there’s a better way to serve the horse show industry. We’re rejecting outdated technology that doesn’t prioritize its users, and we’re committed to developing next-gen solutions that will shape the future of our sport. By building trust and transparency, initiating meaningful conversations, addressing pain points, and fostering a strong community, we’re setting a new standard for equestrian technology.”
FOR SHOW MANAGERS
● Manage your shows from any device, anywhere. Horse Spot is entirely cloud-based.
● Integrates with USEF + USHJA. Add your own organizations and associations too!
● Save time and money. Utilize automations + bulk actions to keep your show running. Never miss revenue again.
● Seamless payment processing via Stripe
FOR EXHIBITORS
● Easy online entries & personalized experiences
● Schedules & real-time results
● Class counts & start times
● View customized information with our quick search
● Mobile checkout options
TOPPING CAPITAL COMMENTS
Topping Capital is an alternative investment firm with origins dating back to the launch of a hedge fund in 1998, which continues to operate today as a portfolio of alternative investments. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage venture capital.
Rob Topping, CFA, majority owner of Topping Capital, said, “Our recent 17x exit and the success of several companies now generating revenues of $5 million to $30 million all start with the right founding team, vision, and opportunity. We believe in Horse Spot because of the management team’s deep expertise, not only in their respective fields but also in the equestrian space as participants, show staff, judges and more for many years. We have had much success in finding opportunities led by the right team to transform antiquated industries, creating better experiences and efficiencies in time and cost. I am excited about the opportunity for the Horse Spot Team to improve the quality of life for both participants and horse show hosts. We feel fortunate to work with the Horse Spot team in furthering and accelerating their strategic growth plans.”
Contact Topping Capital:
To learn about Topping Capital, visit www.toppingcapital.com or email Rob at robtopping@toppingcapital.com
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Contact Horse Spot:
To learn more about how Horse Spot can revolutionize your show day operations, visit www.horsespot.net or contact Michael at michael@horsespot.net. Our mission is to help equestrians compete, celebrate the community, and promote growth in our sport at every level.
