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Fantasy Sports Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the fantasy sports sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 83 recently funded fantasy sports companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
83
Total Funding
$167.4M
Avg Funding
$6.7M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Fantasy Sports

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Los Angeles
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Kucukcekmece, Turkey

Frostline Games is a software company thatdesigns and develops fantasy themed video games for consoles and PCs.

$196K raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Houston, United States

nVenue's unmatched tech streams 1000s of probabilities along with live sports for best fan experiences watching, betting, or BOTH

Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Propellor is the only daily fantasy sports platform where you compete on teams with your friends instead of against them.

$350K raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Houston, United States

A free peer-to-peer mobile sportsbook. Bet with friends, join sports betting fantasy leagues, track results & more on iOS and Android.

$800K raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Portland, United States

GridRival is a real money gaming platform dedicated exclusively to motorsports.

$4.3M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Champions Round is a sports media, and consumer technology business focused on redefining the relationship between live sports and Gen Z.

$7.0M raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Irvine, United States

MCDM Productions creates tabletop RPG books, adventures, accessories, and media focused on fantasy roleplaying games.

$2.6M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

SportsTech, Fan Engagement, Digital Collectibles, NIL, Social Media, Marketplaces

Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tallinn, Estonia

Crypto Fight Club (CFC) is a new NFT-enabled game that allows players to battle one another or compete in championships.

$2.8M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

LootMogul is a Vertical AI Voice & Agent platform turning authorized IP into multilingual voice agents and revenue via royalty rails.

Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

SportsIcon lets users connect with sportspeople through NFT’s and masterclasses.

$5.6M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Scottsdale, United States

Stathero is a fantasy gaming company Combining the best of daily fantasy sports and survivor pools & offers a Daily Fantasy Sportsbook.

$4.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Bucharest, Romania

A gamified, predictive, social-first engine for fan engagement - bringing sport fans closer to the game, and to each other.

$508K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Athstat builds and operates SCRUMMY - the next gen Rugby Fan Engagement platform including DFS, Schools Rugby and Athlete insights

$150K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Alcobendas, Spain

Codere Online offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile application.

$67.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Cash Live is a mobile poker and social casino game show platform that features daily live-streamed hosted poker tournaments.

$1.3M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

PrizePicks is a mobile app platform that covers sports betting of leagues.

Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

PlayUp is a next generation online betting entertainment and technology group.

$34.6M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Las Vegas, United States

Evenplay is a skill-based gaming platform that enables users to showcase their gaming skills and earn money.

Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Brasil, Brazil

Brazilian Daily Fantasy Sports company for cash prizes

$32.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

GameOn creates games that utilize NFTs, predictive gaming, and fantasy elements, all crafted to optimize fan involvement.

Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

South Bank, United Kingdom

Pickguru is a social gaming platform where friends and fans may participate in a range of fun sports prediction games.

$3.5M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Traditional Fantasy sports meets daily fantasy. Sync rosters and challenge anyone on any platform in any game format for money

$750K raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

Skydome is a technology company that offers digital platform to play different sports.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Stoko is a developer of orthopaedic braces designed to provide joint support directly integrated into athletic apparel.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Fantasy Sports Startup Ecosystem

The fantasy sports sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Fantasy Sports

Fantasy Sports companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The fantasy sports sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Fantasy Sports Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 83 fantasy sports companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$6.7M
Total Funding Tracked
$167.4M
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Fantasy Sports

1.Vancouver
3 companies$1.3M
2.Houston
2 companies$800K
3.Atlanta
2 companies$350K
4.Los Angeles
2 companies$7.0M
5.New York
2 companies$900K

Related Industries

Companies in the fantasy sports sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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