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Gambling Startups

Updated October 2026

Companies in the gambling sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 66 recently funded gambling companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
66
Total Funding
$135.4M
Avg Funding
$8.5M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Gambling

Los Angeles
San Francisco
Henderson
Las Vegas
Galway
Miami

Recently Funded Companies

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Los Angeles, United States

WagerWire is a multi-faceted service provider to sports betting and fantasy sports operators that spans both technology and media

$3.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Jackpot has become a world leader in the online lottery sector, with the goal of fundamentally changing the lottery experience.

$42.0M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Henderson, United States

Innovative products and better operational efficiency for iGaming operators.

Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Las Vegas, United States

Bet Booth provides sportsbook betting software for stand-alone sports and fantasy gaming kiosks.

$2.2M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Galway, Ireland

Locker's app provides a single centralised platform for sports fans to consume all their favourite sports media and stats in one place.

May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Mobile sports betting against the house or peer-to-peer, using fiat or cryptocurrencies

$3.4M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Rafflrs is an online platform that enables users to easily take part in online raffles for a chance to win luxury products.

$250K raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Birmingham, United Kingdom

B2B GAMIFICATION COMPANY - We acquire players, so you don't have to.

$5.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

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

$34.6M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Willemstad, The Netherlands

Betswap is powered by the Ethereum layer 2 Polygon.

$18.3M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boca Raton, United States

Odds On Compliance is a consulting firm specializing in sports betting, iGaming and gambling compliance and regulatory frameworks.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ 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

41,000+ verified contacts

Lisboa, Portugal

Oddsgate was founded in October 2021, with the aim to be the first Portuguese Software House dedicated to the online gaming industry.

$3.5M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Wefight is a brand operating in the online gambling and lottery industry.

$11.8M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nashville, United States

B2B SAAS Customer Acquisition + Retention Platform for iGaming and Sports Betting

$2.7M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Data Skrive is a SaaS that creates automated content for Sportsbooks and sports media companies

$6.3M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Gambling Startup Ecosystem

The gambling 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 Gambling

Gambling 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 gambling 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.

Gambling Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 66 gambling companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$8.5M
Total Funding Tracked
$135.4M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other16 companies

Top Cities for Gambling

1.Los Angeles
1 companies$3.0M
2.San Francisco
1 companies$42.0M
3.Henderson
1 companiesUndisclosed
4.Las Vegas
1 companies$2.2M
5.Galway
1 companiesUndisclosed

Related Industries

Companies in the gambling 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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