Nick Edwards, Founding Partner: Nick Edwards is a former professional MMA athlete, ranked in the Top 100 globally, and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu national champion. His athletic career and expertise in physiology and health tech led him to develop groundbreaking metabolic performance markers used by NFL, NHL, and NBA teams and Olympians. Nick has mentored and developed several companies with billion-dollar service lines, co-founded ventures with 9-figure assets, and is a partner in companies valued at over $500M. At CVP, he focuses on growth-stage ventures across business, sports, medical, and real estate sectors.

Marques Colston, Founding Partner: Marques Colston is a former NFL star who defied the odds, rising from the 252nd draft pick to the New Orleans Saints' all-time leader in major receiving categories. Following his 10-year career, Marques transitioned seamlessly into business, applying the same Creating Separation mindset that defined his football success. Over the past 15+ years, he has become a trusted leader in business strategy, private equity, and sports business, driving sustainable growth for companies across various sectors. As a founding partner of Champion Venture Partners, Marques focuses on innovative investment opportunities that generate meaningful returns in the sports ecosystem.