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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
$95.0M
Avg Funding
$3.8M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Sports

London
Marietta
Ginza
Singapore
Los Angeles
San Clemente

Recently Funded Companies

Export
London, United Kingdom

Gaia EverWorld is an immersive, multi-region fantasy world where players create their own kingdoms.

$3.7M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Marietta, United States

The Players' Lounge is a media and interaction platform that lets users compete in skill-based matches to win prizes.

$1.5M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Ginza, Japan

Tokyo-based maker of multilingual AI and web products — Ainvis, XPAND code and here.museum — and an AI consulting practice.

$189K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

ONE Championship is a global combat sports promotion featuring MMA, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.

$50.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Versus Systems is a prizing platform that allows players to choose their rewards for in-game achievements.

$500K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Clemente, United States

MOGO will organise and facilitate competitive events in India & from six South Asian countries and promote their participation in events.

$5.0M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vienna, Austria

SoftShox is a sporting goods manufacturing firm developing hydraulic shock absorption helmet to stop concussions.

$1.1M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nishi, Japan

CELLORB provides player management, sports event planning, and event management services.

$6.6M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Dryvebox is a tech-enabled experiential events platform that brings golf, games and good times to any doorstep.

Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Sporzy is a mobile application that allows the sports community to connect with athletes, sports fans, trainers and sports brands.

$242K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bethesda, United States

WrightGuard develops smart mouthguards for athletes.

$256K raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Mobile App for recreational anglers

Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Simplebet turns every moment of every sporting event into a betting opportunity.

$9.5M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Saint-gervais-les-bains, France

MoonBikes manufactures innovative, zero-emission ultra-light electric snow vehicles.

$5.2M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tampa, United States

Solving the biggest problems in youth sports.

$695K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Rook provides a unified API that integrates and standardises wearable and health data for apps and software to access and use.

Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Mezzocorona, Italy

Mountain Maps is developing the next-gen of outdoor app thanks to AI

$500K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Las Vegas, United States

Gaming Intelligence is an AI-driven platform providing real-time sports data and betting odds.

$122K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Omaha, United States

Pro Wagering provides information, products and services to help sports bettors.

$950K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Melbourne, Australia

A Web 3 game development studio producing the first race-and-earn GameFi for the Esports market.

$750K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brisbane, Australia

Anti Ordinary makes helmet, safe beanie for snow sports, snowboarding, snow skiing, and alpine sports.

$250K raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Collectable is the #1 Fractional Investment Platform for Sports Collectibles.

Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

LeagueApps is the operating system and professional community for the most enterprising youth and local sports organizers.

Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boca Raton, United States

Silks is a play-to-earn platform leveraging blockchain-enabled metaverse to parallel the real world of thoroughbred horse racing.

$5.0M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Valencia, Spain

Tuvalum is the most trusted marketplace on certified pre-loved bicycles in Europe.

$2.9M raised
Oct 2022

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
$3.8M
Total Funding Tracked
$95.0M
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Sports

1.New York
3 companies$9.5M
2.London
2 companies$3.9M
3.Marietta
1 companies$1.5M
4.Ginza
1 companies$189K
5.Singapore
1 companies$50.0M

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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