# Top 50 Sports Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded sports startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $4.0B combined.

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

- 1 [**DraftKings** DraftKings provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports contests for cash prizes in major sports.](https://millionrounds.com/company/draftkings) DraftKings provides online daily and weekly fantasy sports contests for cash prizes in major sports. *Founded* 2011 Boston, United States **$1.5B** last round Oct 2025
- 2 [**Peloton** Discover Peloton’s fitness equipment and personalized workout plans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peloton) Discover Peloton’s fitness equipment and personalized workout plans. *Founded* - New York, United States **$1.4B** last round May 2024
- 3 [**VitAG Corporation** VitAG engages in the disposition of municipal biosolids and animal residuals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vitag-corporation) VitAG engages in the disposition of municipal biosolids and animal residuals. *Founded* 2008 Beech Island, United States **$170M** last round Jul 2014
- 4 [**Tandem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tandem) *Founded* 2018 United States **$140M** last round Jan 2026
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**Inter Miami CF** Inter Miami CF provides soccer league services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inter-miami-cf) Inter Miami CF provides soccer league services. *Founded* 2018 Miami, United States **$75M** last round Aug 2023
- 8 [**Underdog Fantasy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/underdog-fantasy) *Founded* - United States **$70M** last round Mar 2025
- 9 [**ProphetX** ProphetX is a federally regulated peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange and market data platform based in Hoboken, New Jersey.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prophetx) ProphetX is a federally regulated peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange and market data platform based in Hoboken, New Jersey. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$46M** last round Jul 2026
- 10 [**Bleacher Report** Bleacher Report (often abbreviated as B/R) is a global digital destination for millennial sports fans creating and collaborating on content at the intersection](https://millionrounds.com/company/bleacher-report) Bleacher Report (often abbreviated as B/R) is a global digital destination for millennial sports fans creating and collaborating on content at the intersection *Founded* 2008 San Francisco, United States **$41M** last round Aug 2011
- 11 [**OrderMyGear** OrderMyGear is a sporting goods marketplace based in Dallas, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ordermygear) OrderMyGear is a sporting goods marketplace based in Dallas, Texas. *Founded* 2008 Dallas, United States **$36M** last round Apr 2018
- 12 [**Overtime** Overtime is a lifestyle brand and sports content company founded in 2016, focused on creating innovative sports leagues and engaging content for the next genera](https://millionrounds.com/company/overtime) Overtime is a lifestyle brand and sports content company founded in 2016, focused on creating innovative sports leagues and engaging content for the next genera *Founded* 2016 United States **$33M** last round Oct 2026
- 13 [**The Pro's Closet** The Pro’s Closet is a cycling re-commerce company founded in 2006.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-pro-s-closet) The Pro’s Closet is a cycling re-commerce company founded in 2006. *Founded* 2006 Thornton, United States **$29M** last round Jan 2024
- 14 [**TOCA Football** TOCA is a soccer technology company that aims to disrupt and elevate the soccer experience through user-centered technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/toca-football) TOCA is a soccer technology company that aims to disrupt and elevate the soccer experience through user-centered technology. *Founded* 2016 Costa Mesa, United States **$28M** last round Jan 2026
- 15 [**STACAS Holdings** STACAS Holdings providing services in Local Trucking, Without Storage.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stacas-holdings) STACAS Holdings providing services in Local Trucking, Without Storage. *Founded* 2002 Port St Lucie, United States **$28M** last round Jan 2003
- 16 [**Pro Padel League** Pro Padel League (PPL) is a professional padel circuit that aims to elevate the sport across North America and beyond.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pro-padel-league) Pro Padel League (PPL) is a professional padel circuit that aims to elevate the sport across North America and beyond. *Founded* 2024 New York, United States **$25M** last round Mar 2026
- 17 [**Pro Shop** Pro Shop, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pro-shop) Pro Shop, Inc. *Founded* 2023 Ponte Vedra Beach, United States **$24M** last round Oct 2026
- 18 [**Playback** Productivity app for creators](https://millionrounds.com/company/playback) Productivity app for creators *Founded* 2020 United States **$22M** last round Mar 2025
- 19 [**NewSwing (Academies) Corporation** Golf, Business Development, Entertainment, Social Media, Grant Writing, Venture Diversifcation](https://millionrounds.com/company/newswing-academies-corporation) Golf, Business Development, Entertainment, Social Media, Grant Writing, Venture Diversifcation *Founded* - Los Angeles, United States **$18M** last round Sept 2023
- 20 [**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**
- 21 [**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
- 22 [**The Snow League** The Snow League is the first professional winter sports league focused exclusively on snowboarding and freeskiing halfpipe competitions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-snow-league) The Snow League is the first professional winter sports league focused exclusively on snowboarding and freeskiing halfpipe competitions. *Founded* 2024 New York, United States **$14M** last round Oct 2025
- 23 [**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
- 24 [**Gradient Sports** Gradient Sports is a sports analytics company founded in 2024, specializing in football (soccer) data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gradient-sports) Gradient Sports is a sports analytics company founded in 2024, specializing in football (soccer) data. *Founded* 2024 Cincinnati, United States **$10M** last round Jul 2026
- 25 [**Whoosh** WHOOSH!](https://millionrounds.com/company/whoosh) WHOOSH! *Founded* 2011 Toronto, United States **$10M** last round Jun 2024
- 26 [**Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment** Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment is a sports, entertainment, and media enterprise for professional football and its legendary players.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hall-of-fame-resort-and-entertainment) Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment is a sports, entertainment, and media enterprise for professional football and its legendary players. *Founded* 2020 Canton, United States **$9.8M** last round Jun 2024
- 27 [**Simplebet** Simplebet turns every moment of every sporting event into a betting opportunity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simplebet) Simplebet turns every moment of every sporting event into a betting opportunity. *Founded* 2018 United States **$9.5M** last round Oct 2023
- 28 [**Inplay AI** AI-POWERED SPORTS GAMING TECHNOLOGY](https://millionrounds.com/company/inplay-ai) AI-POWERED SPORTS GAMING TECHNOLOGY *Founded* 2020 Santa Monica, United States **$9.0M** last round Sept 2022
- 29 [**The Clymb** The Clymb is a private, members-only online retail community founded in 2009 in Portland, Oregon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-clymb) The Clymb is a private, members-only online retail community founded in 2009 in Portland, Oregon. *Founded* 2009 San Luis Obispo, United States **$9.0M** last round Mar 2012
- 30 [**SNAPP'** SNAPP provides life science, natural resources, and non-government services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snapp) SNAPP provides life science, natural resources, and non-government services. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$9.0M** last round Nov 2026
- 31 [**Tentrr** Tentrr is an online discovery platform that connects campers with private landowners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tentrr) Tentrr is an online discovery platform that connects campers with private landowners. *Founded* 2015 New York, United States **$8.0M** last round Nov 2021
- 32 [**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
- 33 [**Tappp** TAPPP is a technology and marketing company based in New York, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tappp) TAPPP is a technology and marketing company based in New York, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$7.8M** last round Mar 2025
- 34 [**MaxPreps** MaxPreps is a website focused on high school sports helping users communicate with their sports community.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maxpreps) MaxPreps is a website focused on high school sports helping users communicate with their sports community. *Founded* 1993 El Dorado Hills, United States **$7.0M** last round Jul 2006
- 35 [**Fantasy Life** Fantasy Life is a fantasy sports and sports betting media company founded by Matthew Berry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fantasy-life) Fantasy Life is a fantasy sports and sports betting media company founded by Matthew Berry. *Founded* 2015 New York, United States **$7.0M** last round Jul 2025
- 36 [**SpeedLabs** SpeEdLabs is to provide a top-notch, technology-based Adaptive Practice platform for K12 and Test prep segments in India](https://millionrounds.com/company/speedlabs) SpeEdLabs is to provide a top-notch, technology-based Adaptive Practice platform for K12 and Test prep segments in India *Founded* 2015 United States **$6.5M** last round Jun 2026
- 37 [**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
- 38 [**SportsLock** SportsLock is a fantasy sports experience like no other, built out of necessity and created by sports fans for sports fans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sportslock) SportsLock is a fantasy sports experience like no other, built out of necessity and created by sports fans for sports fans. *Founded* 2011 Chicago, United States **$6.0M** last round Jun 2015
- 39 [**Fanpics** Fanpics is proprietary camera technology that is pre-installed in venues and captures every fan celebrating during big moments in the game.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanpics) Fanpics is proprietary camera technology that is pre-installed in venues and captures every fan celebrating during big moments in the game. *Founded* 2013 San Diego, United States **$5.7M** last round Sept 2015
- 40 [**Youbetme** The #1 social betting app--available in iOS app store.](https://millionrounds.com/company/youbetme) The #1 social betting app--available in iOS app store. *Founded* 2012 San Francisco, United States **$5.1M** last round Nov 2014
- 41 [**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
- 42 [**Sports Tech HQ** Sports Tech HQ is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development of a strong sports technology ecosystem.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sports-tech-hq) Sports Tech HQ is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development of a strong sports technology ecosystem. *Founded* - Indianapolis, United States **$4.5M** last round May 2024
- 43 [**Youth Inc** Youth Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/youth-inc) Youth Inc. *Founded* 2024 Nashville, United States **$4.5M** last round May 2024
- 44 [**MORE**](https://millionrounds.com/company/more) *Founded* - United States **$4.4M** last round Aug 2026
- 45 [**RotoQL** RotoQL makes lineup building for daily fantasy sports (DFS) seamless and more enjoyable.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rotoql) RotoQL makes lineup building for daily fantasy sports (DFS) seamless and more enjoyable. *Founded* 2015 United States **$4.2M** last round Apr 2018
- 46 [**ScoreStream** ScoreStream is a sports technology company founded in 2012, based in Southern California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scorestream) ScoreStream is a sports technology company founded in 2012, based in Southern California. *Founded* 2012 Solana Beach, United States **$4.1M** last round Apr 2015
- 47 [**ThriveFantasy** ThriveFantasy is a daily fantasy sports and esports platform founded in 2016 and based in New York, NY.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thrivefantasy) ThriveFantasy is a daily fantasy sports and esports platform founded in 2016 and based in New York, NY. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$4.0M** last round Nov 2022
- 48 [**Tally Technology Group** Tally Technology Group is a predictive gaming platform that deepens engagement, empowers direct relationships, and maximizes revenue.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tally-technology-group) Tally Technology Group is a predictive gaming platform that deepens engagement, empowers direct relationships, and maximizes revenue. *Founded* - New York, United States **$4.0M** last round Jun 2022
- 49 [**ThePit.com** ThePit.com is a sports company based out of United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thepit-com) ThePit.com is a sports company based out of United States. *Founded* 2000 White Plains, United States **$4.0M** last round Mar 2001
- 50 [**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

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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