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Sports Startups

Updated October 2026

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.

Total Companies
1,137
Total Funding
$410.9M
Avg Funding
$16.4M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Cities for Sports

Denver
Chicago
Amsterdam
Miami
Key Biscayne
Houston

Recently Funded Companies

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Denver, United States

So Jaded Nation is an equestrian company that enables individuals to partially invest in racehorses.

$251K raised
Aug 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Betsperts provides crowdsourced sports content, social media, advice, and user analytics on a centralized platform.

$6.0M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Vimbu is a Mobile & Web platform allowing you to book sport lessons directly with instructors.

$400K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

We turn gaming talent into economic value

Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Key Biscayne, United States

Self-Service Paddle Sport Rentals

Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Houston, United States

Varsity Hype brings word-class camera and technology solutions for all sports, to help them capture the moments that matter.

$295K raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nashville, United States

B2B SAAS Customer Acquisition + Retention Platform for iGaming and Sports Betting

$2.7M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chester, United Kingdom

The Padel Club is a chain of racket sport center that offers equipment and space for playing padel.

$4.9M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

TickPick is a ticket marketplace to buy, bid on and sell tickets on sports, concerts and other live events.

$250.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lurgashall, United Kingdom

Golf Guru is a smartphone app that produces guided audio sessions to assist users in improving their mental game and playing better golf.

$294K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New Providence, United States

Kiswe is a streaming technology company that enables sports teams, leagues, musicians, and creators to reach fans on any screen.

$22.5M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Paralo develops software that manages golf club operations, bookings, member data, and social group coordination.

$368K raised
Aug 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

Mobile app that allows users to access gyms, studios and wellness establishments through a sole platform and subscription

$500K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Next generation digital twin SAAS platform

$130K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Panorama City, United States

Iconic Motorbikes is an online marketplace for buying and selling motorcycles, and parts, and also offers auction services.

$752K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Reeplayer powers sports and empowers the next generation of athletes.

$1.6M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

More develops and distributes technology that enhances sports and entertainment events, creating more immersive live experiences.

$4.4M raised
Aug 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Unrivaled is a women’s basketball league that provides an off-season platform for elite athletes to play.

$106.3M raised
Aug 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Campbell, United States

TuringSense is a Silicon Valley-based pioneer in wearable sports technology,

Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

We're building the biggest football club on the planet. 100+ street soccer games every month. Find one near you.

$2.2M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Data Skrive is a SaaS that creates automated content for Sportsbooks and sports media companies

$6.3M raised
Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

Reely is an AI-based real-time video analysis platform that automates content creation and distribution for sports & esports.

Aug 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wicklow, Ireland

Sports Impact Technologies provides real-time impact detection for safer sports.

$761K raised
Aug 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Copa Fantasy is a football application that allows users to connect with sports leagues.

$300K raised
Aug 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Philadelphia, United States

Play-for-fun social sportsbook with promotional games and loyalty rewards.

Aug 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 1,137 sports companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$16.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$410.9M
Countries Represented
5

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Sports

1.London
3 companies$798K
2.Miami
2 companies$106.3M
3.New York
2 companies$252.2M
4.Denver
1 companies$251K
5.Chicago
1 companies$6.0M

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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