New and recently funded Sports Startups
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Country: USA | Funding: $605M
Wellhub is a fitness discovery platform that connects a global network of fitness centers with companies and their employees. Companies sign an annual contract with Wellhub (the amount of which depends on the size of the team) and use the online platform to manage adoption, engagement, and track ROI (revenue savings on employee healthcare costs). Employees pay a monthly subscription fee for a plan tailored to their needs at a deeply discounted rate and gain access to over 90,000 gyms and studios, over 3,800 virtual personal trainers, and over 99 premium health apps covering fitness, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness.
Wellhub is a fitness discovery platform that connects a global network of fitness centers with companies and their employees. Companies sign an annual contract with Wellhub (the amount of which depends on the size of the team) and use the online platform to manage adoption, engagement, and track ROI (revenue savings on employee healthcare costs). Employees pay a monthly subscription fee for a plan tailored to their needs at a deeply discounted rate and gain access to over 90,000 gyms and studios, over 3,800 virtual personal trainers, and over 99 premium health apps covering fitness, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness.
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Country: USA | Funding: $72.5M
VICIS sports equipment company that designs football helmet technology that reduces the forces likely to cause a concussion and minimizes the impact of sports-related head injuries. Harnessing novel technologies and insights from the latest medical research, the company designs and develops headgear that improves protection and performance for athletes of all ages. Acquired by Innovatus Capital Partners.
VICIS sports equipment company that designs football helmet technology that reduces the forces likely to cause a concussion and minimizes the impact of sports-related head injuries. Harnessing novel technologies and insights from the latest medical research, the company designs and develops headgear that improves protection and performance for athletes of all ages. Acquired by Innovatus Capital Partners.
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Country: Malta | Funding: $66M
Chiliz develops blockchain-based fan engagement platform, Socios.com. This app allows fans to interact with top clubs through digital tokens. They purchase Chiliz (CHZ) cryptocurrency and use it to acquire Fan tokens of their favorite clubs (FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus FC, etc.). Token holders can vote on real-world club decisions, such as kit design, stadium music or locker room decor. They also receive bonuses and rewards from clubs, including VIP tickets, merchandise, player meet-and-greets, and exclusive content. Club tokens can rise or fall in value depending on club results and can be traded with other users.
Chiliz develops blockchain-based fan engagement platform, Socios.com. This app allows fans to interact with top clubs through digital tokens. They purchase Chiliz (CHZ) cryptocurrency and use it to acquire Fan tokens of their favorite clubs (FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus FC, etc.). Token holders can vote on real-world club decisions, such as kit design, stadium music or locker room decor. They also receive bonuses and rewards from clubs, including VIP tickets, merchandise, player meet-and-greets, and exclusive content. Club tokens can rise or fall in value depending on club results and can be traded with other users.
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Country: USA | Funding: $400.1M
SeatGeek is a mobile-focused ticketing platform that allows fans to buy and sell tickets at the best prices to sports events around the world. SeatGeek connects fans with all major sports leagues: professional basketball, American football, baseball, hockey, soccer, and many more. SeatGeek's interactive seating maps allow users to explore stadiums and arenas in detail, so you can confidently compare views, prices, and sections. Its value-scoring technology ranks each ticket offer based on price and quality, so you can find not just any seat, but the right seat at the right price.
SeatGeek is a mobile-focused ticketing platform that allows fans to buy and sell tickets at the best prices to sports events around the world. SeatGeek connects fans with all major sports leagues: professional basketball, American football, baseball, hockey, soccer, and many more. SeatGeek's interactive seating maps allow users to explore stadiums and arenas in detail, so you can confidently compare views, prices, and sections. Its value-scoring technology ranks each ticket offer based on price and quality, so you can find not just any seat, but the right seat at the right price.
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Country: USA | Funding: $558.3M
Evolv Technology is developing a contactless, AI-enabled screening system for stadiums. Evolv's weapon detection technology is designed to ensure a seamless fan experience during peak hours, ensuring a comfortable experience. The connected IoT system combines intelligent hardware, cloud analytics, and integration with other systems to provide analytics and data-driven security management.
Evolv Technology is developing a contactless, AI-enabled screening system for stadiums. Evolv's weapon detection technology is designed to ensure a seamless fan experience during peak hours, ensuring a comfortable experience. The connected IoT system combines intelligent hardware, cloud analytics, and integration with other systems to provide analytics and data-driven security management.
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Country: USA | Funding: $979.8M
WHOOP is a sports tech company that makes wearable fitness trackers to monitor calories burned, sleep, strain, recovery, and stress 24/7. The company also provides personalized coaching to enhance sports and fitness performance.
WHOOP is a sports tech company that makes wearable fitness trackers to monitor calories burned, sleep, strain, recovery, and stress 24/7. The company also provides personalized coaching to enhance sports and fitness performance.
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Country: USA | Funding: $15.1M
PingPod is creating a network of autonomous ping pong play zones across the United States. Using a mobile app, users can find the nearest play zone, reserve a table, and play. PingPod is a fully automated table tennis court, open 24/7 (tables are always available thanks to contactless check-in). Within the app, you can book a coach, host parties, join a league, and more. PingPod is also building a community where you can find a partner through online chat and at various events organized by the service. The network is designed for everyone, from beginners to experts, and helps you stay active through healthy and fun activities.
PingPod is creating a network of autonomous ping pong play zones across the United States. Using a mobile app, users can find the nearest play zone, reserve a table, and play. PingPod is a fully automated table tennis court, open 24/7 (tables are always available thanks to contactless check-in). Within the app, you can book a coach, host parties, join a league, and more. PingPod is also building a community where you can find a partner through online chat and at various events organized by the service. The network is designed for everyone, from beginners to experts, and helps you stay active through healthy and fun activities.
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Country: China
Comfiknit develops sweat-management smart fabrics and wellness apparel using multi-layer Triknit technology and eczema-friendly clothing. Its sweat-wicking and cooling smart fabric technology disrupts the concept of traditional "quick-drying" sportswear
Comfiknit develops sweat-management smart fabrics and wellness apparel using multi-layer Triknit technology and eczema-friendly clothing. Its sweat-wicking and cooling smart fabric technology disrupts the concept of traditional "quick-drying" sportswear
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Country: USA | Funding: $20M
Fitura Brands focuses on racquet sports, athletic reformer pilates, and contrast therapy recovery. The startup wants to provide franchisees a turnkey solution by fusing centralized infrastructure with high-end customer experiences. This franchise-first architecture allows the brands to benefit from shared resources in marketing, site selection, and architectural standards while maintaining their individual brand identities. Fitura is placing a large wager on its committed concept, Padel/swt, as padel continues to expand as one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This brand is intended to be a cutting-edge indoor club that puts community and competition first. Padel/swt aims to become a top social and athletic destination by fusing top-notch courts with hospitality-focused settings and organized leagues.
Fitura Brands focuses on racquet sports, athletic reformer pilates, and contrast therapy recovery. The startup wants to provide franchisees a turnkey solution by fusing centralized infrastructure with high-end customer experiences. This franchise-first architecture allows the brands to benefit from shared resources in marketing, site selection, and architectural standards while maintaining their individual brand identities. Fitura is placing a large wager on its committed concept, Padel/swt, as padel continues to expand as one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This brand is intended to be a cutting-edge indoor club that puts community and competition first. Padel/swt aims to become a top social and athletic destination by fusing top-notch courts with hospitality-focused settings and organized leagues.
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Country: USA | Funding: $9M
Racquet 360 is trying to build a full ecosystem around the sport of padel as it expands in the US. The company operates four core businesses: the National Padel League, an amateur team competition; RacquetX, a racquet sports festival held in Fort Lauderdale; Racket Central, its digital commerce platform; and Racket Social Club, which develops padel facilities. The idea is that, together, these individual businesses provide all the elements necessary to scale padel stateside.
Racquet 360 is trying to build a full ecosystem around the sport of padel as it expands in the US. The company operates four core businesses: the National Padel League, an amateur team competition; RacquetX, a racquet sports festival held in Fort Lauderdale; Racket Central, its digital commerce platform; and Racket Social Club, which develops padel facilities. The idea is that, together, these individual businesses provide all the elements necessary to scale padel stateside.
