Key Takeaways
- • BrknPar, an Atlanta-based venture capital firm focused on sports technology, human performance, and consumer innovation, announced a strategic investment in Alma Mater Footwear, an emerging golf footwear brand.
- • Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.
- • Andy Katz, GP of BrknPar, said the company seeks opportunities where its relationships can drive revenue, scale, and an eventual exit.
- • Jimmy Dunne, Co-Founder of Sandler O'Neill + Partners and Vice Chairman at Piper Sandler, is participating as one of BrknPar's strategic investors in the round.
- • Alma Mater's footwear pairs a supportive outer frame, nitrogen-infused foam cushioning, and golf-specific traction, and is led by veterans of global footwear brands.
Summary
BrknPar, a venture capital firm focused on sports technology, human performance, and consumer innovation, has announced a strategic investment in Alma Mater Footwear, according to a Business Wire release dated November 12, 2026. The size of the investment was not disclosed. Alma Mater is an emerging golf footwear brand offering styles that combine performance, comfort, and craftsmanship.
Andy Katz, GP of BrknPar, described Alma Mater as the type of opportunity the firm seeks: a differentiated product, an ambitious team, and a business where BrknPar's relationships can help drive revenue, scale, and create opportunities for an eventual exit. Katz said the firm's goal is to provide more than capital, helping the team open doors, reach customers, and build a lasting brand. He added that relationship capital should exceed the financial capital invested.
The round also brings in a group of partners whose relationships span golf, business, and culture. Jimmy Dunne, Co-Founder of Sandler O'Neill + Partners and Vice Chairman at Piper Sandler, is among the strategic investors participating. Dunne said he was pleased to participate alongside BrknPar as the company supports Alma Mater's next phase of growth.
Alma Mater's footwear is designed to address two demands of the game: stability and traction through the swing, and comfort over the course of the walk. Its integrated construction combines a supportive outer frame, nitrogen-infused foam cushioning, and traction engineered for golf's rotational forces. The company is led by veterans of global footwear brands and offers a range of styles along with custom collaborations that give golf clubs exclusive offerings for their members and guests.
Alma Mater CEO Nathan Brown said the partnership will help bring the brand to more golfers and accelerate its operations.
Andy Katz, GP of BrknPar, described Alma Mater as the type of opportunity the firm seeks: a differentiated product, an ambitious team, and a business where BrknPar's relationships can help drive revenue, scale, and create opportunities for an eventual exit. Katz said the firm's goal is to provide more than capital, helping the team open doors, reach customers, and build a lasting brand. He added that relationship capital should exceed the financial capital invested.
The round also brings in a group of partners whose relationships span golf, business, and culture. Jimmy Dunne, Co-Founder of Sandler O'Neill + Partners and Vice Chairman at Piper Sandler, is among the strategic investors participating. Dunne said he was pleased to participate alongside BrknPar as the company supports Alma Mater's next phase of growth.
Alma Mater's footwear is designed to address two demands of the game: stability and traction through the swing, and comfort over the course of the walk. Its integrated construction combines a supportive outer frame, nitrogen-infused foam cushioning, and traction engineered for golf's rotational forces. The company is led by veterans of global footwear brands and offers a range of styles along with custom collaborations that give golf clubs exclusive offerings for their members and guests.
Alma Mater CEO Nathan Brown said the partnership will help bring the brand to more golfers and accelerate its operations.
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