# Top 15 Sports Startups Founded in 2021 by Funding (2026)

> The 15 best-funded sports startups founded in 2021, ranked by total funding raised: $242M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/sports-startups-founded-2021 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Novig** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novig) 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* 2021 New York, United States **$93M** last round Feb 2026
- 2 [**TMRW Sports** TMRW 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/tmrw-sports) TMRW 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* 2021 Winter Park, United States **$83M** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Dodai** Dodai is an Ethiopian electric motorcycle manufacturer based in Addis Ababa, founded by Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dodai) Dodai is an Ethiopian electric motorcycle manufacturer based in Addis Ababa, founded by Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki. *Founded* 2021 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia **$17M** last round May 2026
- 4 [**ScorePlay** ScorePlay is an AI-powered media infrastructure platform tailored for sports organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scoreplay) ScorePlay is an AI-powered media infrastructure platform tailored for sports organizations. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$13M** last round Feb 2025
- 5 [**Gym Class** Gym Class is a virtual reality basketball app on meta quest app lab.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gym-class) Gym Class is a virtual reality basketball app on meta quest app lab. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$8.0M** last round Aug 2022
- 6 [**Fancurve** Fancurve is a Texas-based digital sports fashion platform that empowers fans to express their passions, personalities and connection through digital sports wearables.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fancurve) Fancurve is a Texas-based digital sports fashion platform that empowers fans to express their passions, personalities and connection through digital sports wearables. *Founded* 2021 Anaheim, United States **$6.3M** last round Apr 2022
- 7 [**Padel Social Club** Padel Social Club is a private sports and leisure facility operator based in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, specializing in the popular racket sport of Padel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/padel-social-club) 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* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Mar 2026
- 8 [**Equip Sport** Equip Sport offers self-service lockers for premium sports rental.](https://millionrounds.com/company/equip-sport) Equip Sport offers self-service lockers for premium sports rental. *Founded* 2021 Rolle, Switzerland **$5.2M** last round Sept 2022
- 9 [**LinksDAO** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/linksdao) 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* 2021 New York, United States **$4.0M** last round Jan 2022
- 10 [**Swoops** Swoops is a blockchain and NFT-powered strategy basketball game (think Web3 Draftkings), upgrading a historically passive fan experience into an active one.](https://millionrounds.com/company/swoops) Swoops is a blockchain and NFT-powered strategy basketball game (think Web3 Draftkings), upgrading a historically passive fan experience into an active one. *Founded* 2021 Daly City, United States **$3.5M** last round Aug 2021
- 11 [**Mingle.Sport** Mingle Sport is a sportstech startup based in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mingle-sport) Mingle Sport is a sportstech startup based in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Utrecht, Netherlands **$1.4M** last round Aug 2023
- 12 [**Scoutz** Sports recruiting platform for college and professional sports teams](https://millionrounds.com/company/scoutz) Sports recruiting platform for college and professional sports teams *Founded* 2021 Orlando, United States **$750K** last round Aug 2025
- 13 [**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
- 14 [**MetaShot** MetaShot is a gaming platform that offers users an immersive cricket experience by using a metaphysical smart bat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metashot) MetaShot is a gaming platform that offers users an immersive cricket experience by using a metaphysical smart bat. *Founded* 2021 Bengaluru, India **$234K** last round Jun 2025
- 15 [**Moloko Cycling** Moloko Cycling is a London-based company founded in 2021 by Alex Gaudé and Paul Barthorpe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moloko-cycling) Moloko Cycling is a London-based company founded in 2021 by Alex Gaudé and Paul Barthorpe. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$184K** last round Nov 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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