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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
$307.4M
Avg Funding
$12.3M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Cities for Sports

Fairfield
New York
Grand Forks
Orlando
Wilmington
Schenectady

Recently Funded Companies

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Fairfield, United States

PlayerProfiler visualizes statistics and delivers actionable data to edge-seeking fantasy sports consumers with a suite of mobile tools.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

The fastest-growing fantasy sports app is building easier and more accessible iGaming products for the 50+ million fantasy gamers worldwide.

$1.5M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Grand Forks, United States

Fenworks delivers varsity level esports and drone racing programs to middle and high schools.

Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Orlando, United States

Dreamfield is a deal making platform that connects athletes with brands.

$1.1M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

POV Streaming platform for athletes,

$603K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Schenectady, United States

Internet Technology, Sports Technology, Software, Social Media, Networking

$500K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lutherville Timonium, United States

SharpRank provides an independent, cross-sport performance ranking system for professional sports gamblers.

$250K raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

F1® Arcade is an experiential hospitality brand that merges the excitement of Formula 1 racing with social gaming and entertainment.

$130.8M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Istanbul, Turkey

Sports Digitale is an online sports channel that creates content for a variety of sports, including basketball and football.

$900K raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Madrid, Spain

Toteemi gamifies amateur cycling and athletics, allowing users to compete for dominance of territories using their sporting activities

$477K raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Saarbrücken, Germany

Enduco is an AI-powered fitness app that delivers personalized endurance training plans for runners and cyclists.

$2.1M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bordeaux, France

Rematch is a video editing application that allows users to edit, record, and share videos and highlights of the game.

$3.5M raised
Jun 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Linköping, Sweden

Reshaping influencer discovery and matchmaking for the gaming industries.

$2.7M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

VRM is a provide to hospitality virtual solution.

$2.1M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Jose, United States

SuperTeam Games is is creating a new breed of sports games.

$10.0M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Henderson, United States

Innovative products and better operational efficiency for iGaming operators.

Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Palo Alto, United States

Gambit is a crypto-powered play-and-earn fantasy sports game

$1.5M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Fando Network is a developer of a tokenization platform for sports, esports creators, and fans.

$5.0M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boulogne-billancourt, France

GameWard is an esports brand that produces daily video content for its fans.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

GGs.io connects the top web 2 gamers in Latin America with web 3 opportunities.

$1.1M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Copenhagen, Denmark

Veo is a solution for recording and watching sports without a cameraman.

$80.2M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

St. Petersburg, United States

Gameplay Group International is a global game studio transforming undervalued titles into worldwide hits through creative innovation.

$1.0M raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bogotá, Colombia

Fanki concentrated on a single goal: developing ecosystems for sports enthusiasts, leaving an NFT system.

$7.0M raised
Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sorocaba, Brazil

Gamers Club is the largest competitive gaming/esports platform in Latin America

$2.5M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

Religion of Sports is a sports media company that provides videos, podcasts, feature films, and social content about sports.

$50.0M raised
Jun 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
$12.3M
Total Funding Tracked
$307.4M
Countries Represented
11

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Sports

1.Wilmington
2 companies$1.7M
2.Fairfield
1 companies$1.5M
3.New York
1 companies$1.5M
4.Grand Forks
1 companiesUndisclosed
5.Orlando
1 companies$1.1M

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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