# Top 11 Sporting Equipment Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 11 best-funded sporting equipment startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $29M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/sporting-equipment-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Jaeger** Jaeger is a sporting goods manufacturing company that designs and retails fishing equipment and accessories for local enthusiasts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jaeger) Jaeger is a sporting goods manufacturing company that designs and retails fishing equipment and accessories for local enthusiasts. *Founded* - Zürich, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Mar 2014
- 2 [**NEMO Equipment** NEMO Equipment is a privately held company based in Dover, New Hampshire, specializing in high-performance outdoor gear.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nemo-equipment) NEMO Equipment is a privately held company based in Dover, New Hampshire, specializing in high-performance outdoor gear. *Founded* 2002 Dover, United States **$5.0M** last round Jan 2014
- 3 [**Team Spirit** Team Spirit is a sports goods shop that sells team wear and equipment for sporting clubs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/team-spirit) Team Spirit is a sports goods shop that sells team wear and equipment for sporting clubs. *Founded* 2015 South Kempsey, Japan **$4.9M** last round May 2015
- 4 [**Harrow Sports** Harrow Sports, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harrow-sports) Harrow Sports, Inc. *Founded* 2001 Denver, United States **$3.5M** last round Nov 2009
- 5 [**KickSport** Kicksport.com is a martial arts equipment specialist.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kicksport) Kicksport.com is a martial arts equipment specialist. *Founded* 2008 Peterborough, United Kingdom **$1.8M** last round Jun 2013
- 6 [**SnowGate** SnowGate provides users an option to conveniently secure both their equipment and belongings in one location while they play.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snowgate) SnowGate provides users an option to conveniently secure both their equipment and belongings in one location while they play. *Founded* 2012 Boulder, United States **$1.1M** last round Dec 2013
- 7 [**Funky Moves** Funky Moves is a UK-based developer of interactive sports equipment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/funky-moves) Funky Moves is a UK-based developer of interactive sports equipment. *Founded* 2005 United Kingdom **$520K** last round May 2012
- 8 [**Global Value Commerce** Global Value Commerce, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-value-commerce) Global Value Commerce, Inc. *Founded* 2001 Raleigh, United States **$500K** last round Mar 2009
- 9 [**Kinmetrix** Kinmetrix Arc is revolutionizing athletic performance with cutting-edge technology designed to enhance training and recovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinmetrix) Kinmetrix Arc is revolutionizing athletic performance with cutting-edge technology designed to enhance training and recovery. *Founded* 2021 Sudbury, Canada **$250K** last round May 2024
- 10 [**Gordon Plastics** Gordon Plastics manufactures advanced composite materials including sporting equipment, building materials, and modern aviation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gordon-plastics) Gordon Plastics manufactures advanced composite materials including sporting equipment, building materials, and modern aviation. *Founded* 2018 Englewood, United States **$250K** last round May 2023
- 11 [**Guardian Baseball** Guardian Baseball is a sporting goods manufacturing and retail company based in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/guardian-baseball) Guardian Baseball is a sporting goods manufacturing and retail company based in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Louisville, United States **$250K** last round Sept 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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