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Sports Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the sports sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,127 recently funded sports companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,127
Total Funding
$206.6M
Avg Funding
$8.3M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Sports

Stockholm
London
Los Angeles
Munich
New York
Warsaw

Recently Funded Companies

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Stockholm, Sweden

PlayReplay is a sports company that provides new era of tennis technology for tennis enthusiasts.

$12.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Castore is a premium sports brand company that makes sportswear clothes for men and women.

$122.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

AXiomatic powers unforgettable eSports experiences through sports and entertainment expertise.

$35.0M raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Aphetor is a brand, community and media company targeted at the next generation of sports fan.

May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Munich, Germany

The Football Company is an NFT based fantasy football manager.

$2.7M raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Stakes is a social wagering platform for NFTs that transforms sports betting into a more social activity

$5.3M raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Warsaw, Poland

AIstats uses CV & ML to turn match footage into real-time data, helping pros and fans see football through a powerful new lens

$620K raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

HOKALI is a B2B marketplace for buying after school activities in the US.

May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Rotorua, New Zealand

Digital Natives Academy offers accessible programmes for schools focusing on coding & game development, animation & content creation esport.

$350K raised
May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Fragsheet platform for gamers to find other players and e-sports and gaming-related events.

$300K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Sports Illustrated Tickets guarantees better access and better prices for Real Fans.

$600K raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chester, United States

Ruffian Snowbike is a manufacturing company that designs bikes for snow riders.

$1.3M raised
May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Reading, United Kingdom

KYMIRA is an e-commerce company that provides sporting goods.

$766K raised
May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Montgomery, United States

Volli Entertainment offers a recreational facility for people to play pickleball along with foods and beverages.

$2.3M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Praha, Czech Republic

Webout is a SaaS platform that turns customer attention into revenue through truly hyper-personalized experiences.

$1.9M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brussels, Belgium

Borro focuses on sustainable event solutions including a cashless deposit system to enable reuse at scale.

$1.5M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Wearable technology that captures on-the-spot data to track and enhance performance, allowing everyone to train like a pro

$12.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Sports Social Network App

$500K raised
May 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Pleasant Grove, United States

Laurel Innovations is a timing and tracking platform for various sports events like racing, cycling and running marathons.

$660K raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Creators of the world's first robotic QB & practice automation solution - the Seeker. Empowering athletes & coaches through our technology.

$250K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

FaZe Clan is a gaming organization known for its original content and hyper-engaged global fanbase.

$250K raised
May 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Skellefteå, Sweden

Photon Sports is a producer of an analytics setup for tracking sports activity.

$1.9M raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Redwood City, United States

Virtex Apps a multiplayer augmented reality competition hosted by sports teams to engage their fans in new ways.

$3.2M raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Anthem Sports & Entertainment is an operating targeted specialty video channels on linear, digital and mobile platforms.

$881K raised
May 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

The College Sports Company is a sports broadcasting company that produces compelling shows, podcasts, live events, and social media series.

$350K raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Sports Startup Ecosystem

The 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 Sports

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 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.

Sports Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,127 sports companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$8.3M
Total Funding Tracked
$206.6M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Sports

1.Los Angeles
3 companies$35.8M
2.New York
3 companies$6.8M
3.Stockholm
2 companies$12.3M
4.London
2 companies$122.0M
5.Munich
1 companies$2.7M

Related Industries

Companies in the 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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