# Sportlobster: Sports, Kensington, United Kingdom

> Sportlobster: Sportlobster was a sports-focused social network and content platform founded in London in 2012. Based in Kensington, United Kingdom.

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# Sportlobster

Sportlobster was a sports-focused social network and content platform founded in London in 2012.

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Funding reported Last round: Undisclosed round

Sports Kensington, United Kingdom

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 5 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** 12.3M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Undisclosed round May 2016

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

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## About Sportlobster

Sportlobster was a sports-focused social network and content platform founded in London in 2012.

It aimed to be a comprehensive hub for sports fans, offering news, rumors, photos, videos, scheduling, predictions, blogs, and fan discussions in a personalized format. The platform provided real-time sporting information, live scores, and the ability for users to tailor content to their favorite sports and teams. The main products included a web platform and a mobile app, which launched in 2013. Sportlobster covered a wide range of sports, including football, rugby, tennis, golf, cricket, basketball, and Formula One, with plans to expand into American football and ice hockey. The service was free to join, allowing fans to access customized sports content and engage with others. Sportlobster was headquartered in London and was co-founded by Arron Shepherd and Andrew David Meikle. The platform had notable partnerships with sports organizations and individuals, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the NBA, and the NFL. It was later acquired by Constellation Sports.

## What company datasets say Sportlobster raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **12.3M** in the source's currency

Rounds **7**

Last round **Undisclosed round**

Last round size **1.3M**

Last round date **May 2016**

Investors listed **2**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Sports
- **Industry code:** NAICS 51621
- **Region:** England
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