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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
$99.0M
Avg Funding
$4.0M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Sports

Berlin
Milan
Tokyo
Helsingborg
London
Seattle

Recently Funded Companies

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Berlin, Germany

Exakt Health is a physio app for sports injuries that creates an individualized rehabilitation plan.

$2.4M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Milan, Italy

A platform where certified guides can organize group trips for extreme sports enthusiasts

$1.3M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Ascenders is a sports management company that provides a professional platform, sports education, and asset management services.

$1.6M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Helsingborg, Sweden

Liveday is a next-generation event platform that includes everything in one system.

$393K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Building advanced AI to help spearhead the transition of the sports industry into a new AI era

$380K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Evo.com is an online retailer of outdoor gear and fashion apparel.

$3.3M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Champaign, United States

3-Sided Sports Marketplace, Sports Lessons from College Athletes

$520K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Bond Sports delivers a holistic modern platform that enables the management of activities, rentals and members of athletic spaces.

$7.6M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Beverly Hills, United States

The Futures App is SaaS platform for sports teams and organizations.

$3.5M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Palo Alto, United States

Uplift Labs digitizes human movement to improve athletic performance while mitigating injuries for in-person and live remote training.

$2.1M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tulln, Austria

AI driven bioanalytics for athletes

$1.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

ALLCITY Network is a digital sports network that offers podcast services for NFL and NBA sports.

$12.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Broomall, United States

BKFC is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States.

$250K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lisbon, Portugal

DuelNow offers bookie-free sports betting.

$11.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Shot Scope's patent-pending technology provides unparalleled insights into your golf game.

$8.4M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Portland, United States

RAD Global is an athletic footwear company combining functional fitness and action sports.

$7.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Leander, United States

Pelotero is a player intelligence platform that integrates data, coaching skills to assist coaches provide individualized development.

$3.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Indianapolis, United States

Upper Hand provides sports scheduling software for the sports and fitness industries.

$560K raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Recast is a sports and entertainment streaming platform.

$5.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Richmond, United States

SEQL is a Sports Social Impact Platform that connects athletes, brands, and sports creators.

$1.2M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

ParlayPlay is a social sports prediction platform for Gen Z that is available as an app.

$3.8M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Philadelphia, United States

Nerd Street Gamers is a national network of eSports facilities and events dedicated to power competitive opportunities for gamers.

$6.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Boom Entertainment is a technology company developing a sports gaming application focusing on casual games for the sports betting industry.

$5.2M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

CityPickle is a pickleball court that offers open play, leagues, and tournaments.

$10.4M raised
Jun 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boulogne-billancourt, France

Exo mission is to promote physical exercise, a significant public health concern.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2024

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
$4.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$99.0M
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Sports

1.New York
3 companies$16.6M
2.Edinburgh
2 companies$13.4M
3.Berlin
1 companies$2.4M
4.Milan
1 companies$1.3M
5.Tokyo
1 companies$1.6M

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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