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.
Kotcha uses AI to recreate the athlete–coach relationship, delivering adaptive, personalized training guidance at scale.
Play Marin provides opportunities for Marin children of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Fly help transform surfers into advanced professionals with surfboards and accessories 100% focused on accelerating their learning.
LiveOne is a social media company focused on enhancing the way live-streamed content is consumed.
GreenPark Sports is a social sports gaming developer designed to create a virtual sports environment for sports and eSports fans.
Ascend creates sports technology companies by leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, digital targeted advertising, and big data.
RARIO is a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace that makes the digital collectible revolution accessible to every fan.
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment is a sports and entertainment company that aims to make a difference in communities through sports.
Gaia EverWorld is an immersive, multi-region fantasy world where players create their own kingdoms.
The Players' Lounge is a media and interaction platform that lets users compete in skill-based matches to win prizes.
Tokyo-based maker of multilingual AI and web products — Ainvis, XPAND code and here.museum — and an AI consulting practice.
Versus Systems is a prizing platform that allows players to choose their rewards for in-game achievements.
ONE Championship is a global combat sports promotion featuring MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.
MOGO will organise and facilitate competitive events in India & from six South Asian countries and promote their participation in events.
CELLORB provides player management, sports event planning, and event management services.
SoftShox is a sporting goods manufacturing firm developing hydraulic shock absorption helmet to stop concussions.
Dryvebox is a tech-enabled experiential events platform that brings golf, games and good times to any doorstep.
Sporzy is a mobile application that allows the sports community to connect with athletes, sports fans, trainers and sports brands.
WrightGuard develops smart mouthguards for athletes.
Simplebet turns every moment of every sporting event into a betting opportunity.
MoonBikes manufactures innovative, zero-emission ultra-light electric snow vehicles.
Mountain Maps is developing the next-gen of outdoor app thanks to AI
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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