Companies in the sports sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 1,137 recently funded sports companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
High-performing protective gear and training equipment.
Athstat builds and operates SCRUMMY - the next gen Rugby Fan Engagement platform including DFS, Schools Rugby and Athlete insights
Runtrip is a software development company that provides applications with shoe reviews, how-to videos and articles, and running events.
Racquet 360 Focused on promoting the growth of sports such as padel, pickleball, and beach tennis.
Circuit of The Americas operates as a motorsports and entertainment venue.
NIP Group is a digital esports company that develops esports and connects gamers across the world.
Professional Fighters League is a mixed martial arts league.
Athliance is an NCAA and Sports Management Software Solution built by Compliance and Administration Experts.
Spalk's Virtual Commentary Studio powers commentary for some of the world's leading sports properties.
Footbar is a artificial Intelligence that understands soccer from a wearable device on the player's leg.
Gaussian Splatting volumetric videos, VR/AR, Entertainment, Sports, Spatial content, AI, NERF,
Lucky Punch is a boxing gym that offers a boxing and workout studio in an underground environment with powerful music and laser lights.
Copabet is a social platform where you compete against friends by predicting every game of a major sports event. All for fun, no money-bets.
Campus Protein is an online resource for college students when it comes to brand-name proteins, vitamins, and sports nutrition supplements.
PrizePicks is a mobile app platform that covers sports betting of leagues.
Codere Online offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile application.
The Game Day is an operator of a multi-channel platform for sports content.
Cash Live is a mobile poker and social casino game show platform that features daily live-streamed hosted poker tournaments.
CEEK is a mobile VR App for connecting with bands in the ultimate virtual reality experience.
PaintLabs was created to partner with the world’s best golfers to grow the world’s greatest game.
INTENNSE is a professional team tennis league intended to redefine the sport through a high-energy, fan-focused experience.
Bala Enzyme offers drinks that support muscle recovery, hydration, and joint function.
Surf Lakes is a Patented 360-degree wave making technology.
Papamo provides online sports businesses that promote physical strength to develop the athletic ability of infants and toddlers.
Zephyr helps sports teams analyze game video. The engine watches the video of a game and automatically finds any statistic/film.
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.
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.
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.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,137 sports companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
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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