Top 22 Sport Fan Engagement and Loyalty startups

September 16, 2024 | By Paul Schäfer

These startups utilize various digital platforms, including mobile apps, social media, and virtual reality, to enhance fan participation and foster a deeper connection with sports entities.
1
Genius Sports
Country: UK | Funding: $345.1M
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media.
2
Autograph
Country: USA | Funding: $205M
Autograph is an NFT platform that brings together the iconic brands in sports and culture to create digital collections.
3
Jump
Country: USA | Funding: $30M
The only end-to-end fan experience platform purpose-built for sports. We help clubs grow revenue by nurturing lifelong relationships with fans.
4
LiveLike
Country: USA | Funding: $17.5M
LiveLike develops an audience engagement platform that transforms digital users into engaged fans.
5
Stadium Live Studios
Country: Canada | Funding: $13M
Stadium Live Studios is building the sports & ent. platform for next-gen sports fans
6
SportsManias
Country: USA | Funding: $10.5M
SportsManias is a Digital Media Innovator with an expertise in Augmented Reality and Licensed Animated Emojis.
7
FanHub
Country: UK | Funding: $3M
FanHub develops an app that rewards fans for their loyalty
8
Sport Buff
Country: UK | Funding: £2.1M
Sport Buff is a real-time fan engagement broadcast media for next-generation gamification.
9
Brizi
Country: Canada | Funding: $2.5M
BriziCam transforms fan's phone into a remote control for in-venue cameras that can zoom to your seat, then snap fun photos or videos.
10
Press Sports App
Country: USA | Funding: $2.3M
Press Sports believes that every athlete has a story worth sharing. Check out our app on the app store or play store
Editor: Paul Schäfer
Paul is a sport journalist for more than 11 years. He specializes in writing match previews across several leagues and competitions around the world, and his insightful tips have amassed a total readership in excess of 5.2 million till date. He graduated from the Universität Hamburg (Institute of Human Movement Science). He is a huge fan of Bayern Munich. In his free time, Paul enjoys playing tennis and padel with his collegues. You can contact Paul at paulschafer(at)sportstartups(dot)com