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Sports startups founded in 2021
15 sports startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 15 that have raised the most, $242M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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NovigNovig is a U.S.-based sports prediction market and trading app that offers a commission-free, peer-to-peer betting experience on sports events.Novig is a U.S.-based sports prediction market and trading app that offers a commission-free, peer-to-peer betting experience on sports events.
Founded 2021New York, United States$93Mlast round Feb 2026 - 2
TMRW SportsTMRW Sports, founded in 2021 by golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, along with CEO Mike McCarley, is a sports technology and media company based in WinteTMRW Sports, founded in 2021 by golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, along with CEO Mike McCarley, is a sports technology and media company based in Winte
Founded 2021Winter Park, United States$83Mlast round Sept 2026 - 3
DodaiDodai is an Ethiopian electric motorcycle manufacturer based in Addis Ababa, founded by Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki.Dodai is an Ethiopian electric motorcycle manufacturer based in Addis Ababa, founded by Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki.
Founded 2021Addis Ababa, Ethiopia$17Mlast round May 2026 - 4
ScorePlayScorePlay is an AI-powered media infrastructure platform tailored for sports organizations.ScorePlay is an AI-powered media infrastructure platform tailored for sports organizations.
Founded 2021New York, United States$13Mlast round Feb 2025 - 5
Gym ClassGym Class is a virtual reality basketball app on meta quest app lab.Gym Class is a virtual reality basketball app on meta quest app lab.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$8.0Mlast round Aug 2022 - 6
FancurveFancurve is a Texas-based digital sports fashion platform that empowers fans to express their passions, personalities and connection through digital sports wearables.Fancurve is a Texas-based digital sports fashion platform that empowers fans to express their passions, personalities and connection through digital sports wearables.
Founded 2021Anaheim, United States$6.3Mlast round Apr 2022 - 7
Padel Social ClubPadel Social Club is a private sports and leisure facility operator based in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, specializing in the popular racket sport of Padel.Padel Social Club is a private sports and leisure facility operator based in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, specializing in the popular racket sport of Padel.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Mar 2026 - 8
Equip SportEquip Sport offers self-service lockers for premium sports rental.Equip Sport offers self-service lockers for premium sports rental.
Founded 2021Rolle, Switzerland$5.2Mlast round Sept 2022 - 9
LinksDAOLinksDAO is a global community of tens of thousands of golf and leisure clubs redefining what it means to be a modern golf and leisure club.LinksDAO is a global community of tens of thousands of golf and leisure clubs redefining what it means to be a modern golf and leisure club.
Founded 2021New York, United States$4.0Mlast round Jan 2022 - 10
SwoopsSwoops is a blockchain and NFT-powered strategy basketball game (think Web3 Draftkings), upgrading a historically passive fan experience into an active one.Swoops is a blockchain and NFT-powered strategy basketball game (think Web3 Draftkings), upgrading a historically passive fan experience into an active one.
Founded 2021Daly City, United States$3.5Mlast round Aug 2021 - 11
Mingle.SportMingle Sport is a sportstech startup based in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 2021.Mingle Sport is a sportstech startup based in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Utrecht, Netherlands$1.4Mlast round Aug 2023 - 12
ScoutzSports recruiting platform for college and professional sports teamsSports recruiting platform for college and professional sports teams
Founded 2021Orlando, United States$750Klast round Aug 2025 - 13
KinmetrixKinmetrix Arc is revolutionizing athletic performance with cutting-edge technology designed to enhance training and recovery.Kinmetrix Arc is revolutionizing athletic performance with cutting-edge technology designed to enhance training and recovery.
Founded 2021Sudbury, Canada$250Klast round May 2024 - 14
MetaShotMetaShot is a gaming platform that offers users an immersive cricket experience by using a metaphysical smart bat.MetaShot is a gaming platform that offers users an immersive cricket experience by using a metaphysical smart bat.
Founded 2021Bengaluru, India$234Klast round Jun 2025 - 15
Moloko CyclingMoloko Cycling is a London-based company founded in 2021 by Alex Gaudé and Paul Barthorpe.Moloko Cycling is a London-based company founded in 2021 by Alex Gaudé and Paul Barthorpe.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$184Klast round Nov 2022
New York, United States
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
London, United Kingdom
Rolle, Switzerland
Utrecht, Netherlands
Sudbury, Canada
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