From NFL leader to media entrepreneur, Wood brings strategic depth and storytelling savvy to a new kind of venture cap table.

We’re excited to officially welcome Eric Wood, former NFL Pro Bowler, commentator, and entrepreneur, as the newest investor in The Cashmere Fund.

Eric joins a growing community of influential backers who are helping us reshape who gets access to high-growth private investments. Our cap table includes names like NFL MVP Josh Allen, six-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, style icon and brand-builder Jenna Lyons, and rising college quarterbacks LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), Kevin Jennings (SMU), and Avery Johnson (Kansas State), each lending their perspective, reach, and insight to a new model of investing that blends financial potential with cultural relevance.

Eric brings a uniquely dynamic mix of credibility, clarity, and conviction to the Cashmere roster.

A first-round draft pick out of the University of Louisville, Eric spent his entire nine-season NFL career with the Buffalo Bills, earning a Pro Bowl selection and multiple nominations for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, the league’s highest honor for community impact. Off the field, he’s been a steady force in philanthropic work through the Eric Wood Fund at Oishei Children’s Hospital, which supports children and families facing life-threatening illnesses.

After retiring from football, Eric transitioned into media with the same level of preparation and precision that defined his playing days. He’s now a respected voice in sports media, serving as the lead analyst for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network, writing for The Athletic, and hosting his own successful weekly podcast, Centered on Buffalo, which features candid conversations with NFL legends, leaders, and change-makers.

His growing presence as a speaker and broadcaster isn’t just a side hustle, it’s a reflection of his ability to shape and share narratives. He understands how stories move people, and how trust, credibility, and timing shape public perception and brand equity.

But his media talents are only part of the picture.

Behind the scenes, Eric has also built a strong network across the business world, with active roles as an investor, advisor, and speaker. His entry into the Cashmere community deepens our bench of investors who not only bring capital, but also conviction and context.

“From the locker room to the broadcast booth, I’ve seen how strategy and great teams drive long‑term wins,” Eric said. “Now I’m bringing that mindset to help founders build the future.”

At Cashmere, we believe the future of investing sits at the intersection of culture, access, and influence. We’re proud to build alongside Eric.

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