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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
$237.4M
Avg Funding
$9.5M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Sports

San Jose
Exeter
Chicago
London
Amsterdam
Nova Brasília

Recently Funded Companies

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San Jose, United States

Saas to help multiplayer games and Esports platforms defeat fraud, crimes, and toxicity.

May 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tribol Braking is a performance braking company.

$806K raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Bet Caddy is a fan engagement platform that personalizes the sports watching experience to users' bets, fantasy teams, and fandom.

$240K raised
Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

ClubSpark is an award-winning, market-leading sports booking and management SaaS platform.

Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The SaaS for elite sports teams to decrease injuries, boost performance and win games. Awarded No1 Dutch Sports Innovation of 2024.

$292K raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nova Brasília, Brazil

Perfect Race is a sports app.

$340K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Striv3 is a digital platform that connects coaches and athletes of various sports to schedule and create remote personalized training.

$250K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Quito, Ecuador

Sports management software for leagues & teams that offers player insurance for medical coverage.

$150K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Elgin, United States

Stix Golf offers clubs, gears, and accessories.

$10.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

Legendary Play is creating games for Esports fans.

$4.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

CommunityGaming.io combines social gaming, match automation, and blockchain payment technology to make it easy to organize tournaments.

$16.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Gaming Society is a gamification company that provides content around sports, entertainment, and culture.

$3.5M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

CHIGEE provides smart motorcycle gear, dashcams, and riding systems with app connectivity and safety features.

$1.3M raised
Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lille, France

Kobi is a mobile application that provides sports financial solutions.

$1.1M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

National Women's Soccer League is a soccer league and club that offers shop and event services.

$125.0M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Long Beach, United States

AVY Entertainment is the parent company of Tempo Storm, a global professional esports franchise.

$29.1M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Watchung, United States

Youth Skills Champ is a platform focused on empowering young individuals by providing them with opportunities to develop skills in soccer.

$1.2M raised
Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Houston, United States

Robo Point Guard helps basketball players to improve and train through robotics, machine learning, and AI.

Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

OverActive Media Group is an integrated global esports and entertainment organization focused on multiple esports titles.

$1.8M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Rally is a Mass Mobility Service offering firm that provides technology and model innovations for the business of buses.

$128K raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Regina, Canada

HomeTeam Live is an app that allows to stream and watch local sports from anywhere.

$714K raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Burlington, United States

Renoun designs and sells high-performance sports equipment using proprietary materials.

$132K raised
Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Sports Education - Digital Media

$205K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Olympic & pro athletes personally curate members’ SportPortals, in all 100+ competitive sports, with the best resources and video on the Web

$250K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Montreuil, France

Esports Virtual Arenas is a developer of virtual reality sports games.

$40.9M raised
Apr 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
$9.5M
Total Funding Tracked
$237.4M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Sports

1.New York
4 companies$17.7M
2.Chicago
2 companies$125.2M
3.Miami
2 companies$455K
4.San Jose
1 companiesUndisclosed
5.Exeter
1 companies$806K

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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