# Sleeper: Sports, Las Vegas, United States

> Sleeper: Sleeper is a prominent fantasy sports and gaming technology company based in the United States, founded in 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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

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# Sleeper

Sleeper is a prominent fantasy sports and gaming technology company based in the United States, founded in 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Sports Las Vegas, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 120 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $67M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C Sept 2021

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 Sleeper 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 Sleeper

Sleeper is a prominent fantasy sports and gaming technology company based in the United States, founded in 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sleeper operates under the legal name Blitz Studios, Inc. The company has raised over $400 million in funding, with key investors including Andreessen Horowitz and several notable athletes. Sleeper's platform focuses on connecting sports fans through shared competitive experiences. It offers fantasy sports leagues for American football, basketball, and esports, allowing users to create teams, manage lineups, and compete with friends. The platform also features daily fantasy contests, live scoring, and a social community aspect that encourages real-time discussions and interactions among users. The Sleeper mobile app serves as the primary hub for these activities, complemented by a web-based platform. The company aims to redefine the fantasy sports experience by emphasizing social engagement and community connection.

## What company datasets say Sleeper raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$67M** in dollars

Rounds **5**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$40M**

Last round date **Sept 2021**

Investors listed **23**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Leonis Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/leonis-capital)
- [Dudley Pond Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dudley-pond-ventures)

Each firm lists Sleeper 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

fantasy basketball app mobile fantasy sports libraries consumers interactive platform customer engagement draft modes competitive scoring options cash prizes fantasy leagues playoff customization event-driven gameplay enterprises virtual draft rooms commissioner tools real-time scores

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Sports
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 513210, 516210, SIC 7375
- **Region:** Nevada
- **Revenue:** $2.5M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/sleeper)

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