# Hole19: Information technology & services, Lisbon, Portugal

> Hole19: Hole19 is a global technology company focused on the golf industry, founded in 2011 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, with operations in London, UK.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/hole19 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Hole19

Hole19 is a global technology company focused on the golf industry, founded in 2011 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, with operations in London, UK.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Information technology & services Lisbon, Portugal

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2011 15 years old
- **Team:** 53 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 3.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed Aug 2017

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Hole19 has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Hole19

Hole19 is a global technology company focused on the golf industry, founded in 2011 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, with operations in London, UK.

The company offers a mobile and wearable platform that connects golfers worldwide, serving over 4.7 million registered users across more than 180 countries. Hole19's platform supports over 10 million rounds of golf played annually and features GPS mapping for over 42,000 golf courses. The company operates a dual-business model, providing tools for both consumers and businesses. For golfers, Hole19 offers a mobile app that includes GPS course navigation, a digital scorecard, performance analytics, and a social networking feature. For golf courses and industry stakeholders, Hole19 provides data-driven tools to enhance customer engagement and optimize tee-time bookings. Additionally, the company has launched an e-commerce platform featuring premium golf brands and a companion app designed for skill development.

## What company datasets say Hole19 raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **3.5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **3**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **225k**

Last round date **Aug 2017**

Investors listed **8**

## Founders and team

From Hole19's own website: 1 founder, 19 on the team.

**Anthony Douglas** Founder & CEO

- **André Andrade** Head of Engineering
- **Catarina Mendes** Head of People
- **Chris Somerton** Head of Commercial Strategy
- **Francisco Silva** Head of Finance
- **José Ferreira** Head of Design
- **Max Harvey** Head of Commercial Partnerships
- **Ryan Kenward** Head of Product
- **Vera Calvário** Head of Customer Service
- **Afonso Bento** Business & Ops Manager
- **Artur Cunha** QA Analyst
- **Brunna Tolentino** Office Manager
- **David Silva** iOS Team Lead
- **Gonçalo Silva** Interim Backend Team Lead
- **João Costa** Product Manager - R&D
- **Margarida Maia** QA Lead & Product Operations
- **Pedro Glória** Interim Android Team Lead
- **Raquel Melo** Product Designer
- **Thiago Lannes** Automation & QA Engineer

And 1 more on the team.

Advisers *Pedro Lança*

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Seedcamp](https://millionrounds.com/fund/seedcamp)
- [White Star Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/white-star-capital)
- [Kibo Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/kibo-ventures)
- [Freigeist](https://millionrounds.com/fund/freigeist)

Each firm lists Hole19 on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

performance insights user experience mobile apps consumers golf gear marketplace course exploration golf tournament features distribution leaderboard competition rangefinder agile development golf training drills and plans sports & recreation information technology & services social networking personalized coaching

Built with from their website

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+8 more

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 71391, 513210, SIC 7992
- **Region:** Lisbon
- **Revenue:** 4M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/hole19)

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