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Sports Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the sports sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,116 recently funded sports companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,116
Total Funding
$1.1B
Avg Funding
$43.7M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Sports

Vancouver
Los Angeles
Nashville
San Francisco
Istanbul
New York

Recently Funded Companies

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Vancouver, Canada

Betabattle is a real money gaming application that uses blockchain technology.

$250K raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

SportsTech, Fan Engagement, Digital Collectibles, NIL, Social Media, Marketplaces

Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Nashville, United States

Project Admission offers a software application platform for the buying, selling, and distribution of tickets.

$5.5M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

MyXR, Inc. is a global SaaS company creating white-label engagement platforms for enterprises in multiple verticals.

Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Istanbul, Turkey

FormaStar is a sports-focused digital ecosystem that connects sports fans, clubs, athletes, and scouts through exciting short videos.

$500K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Fanatics is a global sports platform reimagining the fan experience across gear, trading cards, sports betting, content, events, and more.

$700.0M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Lenexa, United States

GolfTRK the most advanced golf technology.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Reject is an esports and entertainment organization that provides team management, creativity, and culture to foster communication.

Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Diego, United States

CoachIQ is a company that converts your coaching into a digital asset.

$1.3M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Winible offers a creator monetization platform for sports betting creators to launch business online and build a community.

$4.0M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

An award-winning global agency redefining the future of Sports & Entertainment partnerships.

$1.5M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

MSG Entertainment is a world leader that produces, presents or hosts a variety of live entertainment & sports experiences in its venues.

$225.0M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Miami Beach, United States

Grilla is revolutionizing the esports experience, giving players and viewers the opportunity to earn money playing.

$3.0M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

3D Digital Venue provides Interactive Digital Venue Management solutions to Sports & Entertainment venues across the globe.

$2.6M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tampere, Finland

Geego Kids helps kids to develop necessary physical skills in an effective, easy and addictive way through a platform packed with tools.

$250K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Rowlett, United States

Apogee Entertainment is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment game software to offer trans-media gaming products.

$5.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Amstelveen, The Netherlands

Predict the future faces of football

$1.9M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Minute Media is a global technology and content company specializing in sports and culture.

$100.0M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Outlier is a first-of-its-kind sports betting platform where sports fans can browse, analyze, and execute bets with confidence.

$5.7M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Arcturus captures and delivers real sports action in 3D volumetric video, serving broadcasters, teams, leagues, venues and agencies.

$2.3M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

PlayVision offers a platform that analyzes basketball game video, tracks player movements, and generates insights for coaches and scouts.

$500K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

Cadet Athletic Performance is a sport training helping youth and adults build strength, agility, speed, mobility, and athletic performance.

$310K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Dibbs is the only end-to-end tokenization platform backed by a passionate team with deep blockchain experience.

Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Vindex is a global esports and technology company that serves as the connective tissue between games and gamers.

$29.6M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

FansUnite is a sports and entertainment company developing predictive models and data analytics.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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 1,116 sports companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$43.7M
Total Funding Tracked
$1.1B
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Sports

1.New York
4 companies$956.1M
2.San Francisco
3 companies$2.8M
3.Vancouver
2 companies$1.7M
4.Los Angeles
2 companiesUndisclosed
5.Austin
2 companies$9.7M

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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