# Top 17 Sports Startups Founded in 2019 by Funding (2026)

> The 17 best-funded sports startups founded in 2019, ranked by total funding raised: $106M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/sports-startups-founded-2019 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Rei do Pitaco** Brazilian Daily Fantasy Sports company for cash prizes](https://millionrounds.com/company/rei-do-pitaco) Brazilian Daily Fantasy Sports company for cash prizes *Founded* 2019 Brasil, Brazil **$32M** last round Jan 2022
- 2 [**Classified Cycling** Classified Cycling is a Belgian deep-tech company founded in 2019, focused on innovating bicycle drivetrains.](https://millionrounds.com/company/classified-cycling) Classified Cycling is a Belgian deep-tech company founded in 2019, focused on innovating bicycle drivetrains. *Founded* 2019 Antwerp, Belgium **$23M** last round Dec 2022
- 3 [**Powers Gymnastics** Powers Gymnastics is a provider of youth sports, facilities, equipment, and gymnastics programmes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powers-gymnastics) Powers Gymnastics is a provider of youth sports, facilities, equipment, and gymnastics programmes. *Founded* 2019 United States **$17M**
- 4 [**Beryllium** Beryllium is a platform for fantasy sports activities and buys and sells.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beryllium) Beryllium is a platform for fantasy sports activities and buys and sells. *Founded* 2019 Singapore, United States **$15M** last round Jun 2021
- 5 [**SportVot** SportVot is an innovative sports technology startup based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sportvot) SportVot is an innovative sports technology startup based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Mumbai, India **$3.4M** last round Apr 2026
- 6 [**Eastside Golf** Eastside Golf is a lifestyle golf brand designed to enhance golf awareness among young people and non-golfers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eastside-golf) Eastside Golf is a lifestyle golf brand designed to enhance golf awareness among young people and non-golfers. *Founded* 2019 Atlanta, United States **$3.4M** last round Jan 2024
- 7 [**WagerWire** WagerWire is a sports betting marketplace based in Los Angeles, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wagerwire) WagerWire is a sports betting marketplace based in Los Angeles, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Los Angeles, United States **$3.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 8 [**Empower3d** Empower3d: Educating, Elevating, & Empowering The Modern Athlete](https://millionrounds.com/company/empower3d) Empower3d: Educating, Elevating, & Empowering The Modern Athlete *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$2.6M** last round Sept 2022
- 9 [**Brodie Rec Leagues** Brodie Rec Leagues specializes in basketball tournaments, leagues, and training.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brodie-rec-leagues) Brodie Rec Leagues specializes in basketball tournaments, leagues, and training. *Founded* 2019 Toronto, Canada **$2.5M** last round Sept 2026
- 10 [**Supersapiens** Supersapiens develops a real-time glucose monitor aimed at enhancing energy, exercise, and recovery through personalized glucose insights.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supersapiens) Supersapiens develops a real-time glucose monitor aimed at enhancing energy, exercise, and recovery through personalized glucose insights. *Founded* 2019 Atlanta, United States **$1.2M** last round Apr 2023
- 11 [**Ridesum** Ridesum is a digital equestrian training platform based in Sweden, connecting riders with trainers and experts globally for both remote and in-person training.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ridesum) Ridesum is a digital equestrian training platform based in Sweden, connecting riders with trainers and experts globally for both remote and in-person training. *Founded* 2019 Sweden **$991K** last round May 2021
- 12 [**ClubSpot** ClubSpot is a sports technology company based in Cavan, Ireland, that offers an all-in-one club management platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clubspot) ClubSpot is a sports technology company based in Cavan, Ireland, that offers an all-in-one club management platform. *Founded* 2019 Cavan, Ireland **$854K** last round Jul 2026
- 13 [**Ecsell Sports** Ecsell Sports helps athletic and club directors coach their coaches through athlete surveys, development, and connection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ecsell-sports) Ecsell Sports helps athletic and club directors coach their coaches through athlete surveys, development, and connection. *Founded* 2019 Lincoln, United States **$500K** last round Nov 2023
- 14 [**SALT ATHLETIC** Salt Athletic creates the world's best soccer cleat bags with permanent anti-smell, anti-bacterial technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salt-athletic) Salt Athletic creates the world's best soccer cleat bags with permanent anti-smell, anti-bacterial technology. *Founded* 2019 Colorado Springs, United States **$365K** last round May 2026
- 15 [**GridRival** GridRival is a real money gaming platform dedicated exclusively to motorsports.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gridrival) GridRival is a real money gaming platform dedicated exclusively to motorsports. *Founded* 2019 Portland, United States **$350K** last round Nov 2025
- 16 [**Racing Stars** Racing Stars offers a points system for horse racing, hosts an esports competition, and is involved in the Racing League 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/racing-stars) Racing Stars offers a points system for horse racing, hosts an esports competition, and is involved in the Racing League 2023. *Founded* 2019 United Kingdom **$260K** last round Oct 2022
- 17 [**Spokesafe** Spokesafe is an active travel platform based in London, England, focused on promoting sustainable transportation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spokesafe) Spokesafe is an active travel platform based in London, England, focused on promoting sustainable transportation. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$197K** last round Mar 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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