Edward R. (“Jud”) Grady, Jr. has been involved in private equity and venture capital investing for the past 30 years in the following industries: sports, energy, real estate, hospitality, retail, and industrial services and has been active in the management and operations of numerous businesses within these industries. Jud was a previous investor in the Texas Rangers when the Rangers went to two World Series. Jud is a current investor in (and previous board member of) the Houston Astros. During Jud’s tenure as an investor with the Astros, the team went to the World Series three times. Jud is also a board member and Treasurer for the Astros Foundation as well as an investor in the Immortals Gaming Club, a U.S. based e-sports and gaming organization. Jud is currently on, or has previously been on, the board of several private, charitable and professional organizations.