# Top 50 Sports Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded sports startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $5.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/sports-startups (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 [**Moove** Moove is a technologically integrated vehicle financing platform for mobility entrepreneurs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moove) Moove is a technologically integrated vehicle financing platform for mobility entrepreneurs. *Founded* 2020 Nigeria **$350M** last round Aug 2026
- 4 [**Solmate** SOLmate is a digital account with a physical and virtual card which opens online and allows to pay and get paid](https://millionrounds.com/company/solmate) SOLmate is a digital account with a physical and virtual card which opens online and allows to pay and get paid *Founded* 2017 Rosebank, Italy **$311M** last round May 2026
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**Tandem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tandem) *Founded* 2018 United States **$140M** last round Jan 2026
- 7 [**Barça Vision** Barça Vision was created to bring FC Barcelona fans across the world closer to their beloved club through the power of emerging technologies](https://millionrounds.com/company/barca-vision) Barça Vision was created to bring FC Barcelona fans across the world closer to their beloved club through the power of emerging technologies *Founded* - Barcelona, Spain **$132M** last round Aug 2023
- 8 [**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
- 9 [**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
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**Underdog Fantasy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/underdog-fantasy) *Founded* - United States **$70M** last round Mar 2025
- 12 [**Temple** Temple is a real estate agency that rents, sells, and buys properties.](https://millionrounds.com/company/temple) Temple is a real estate agency that rents, sells, and buys properties. *Founded* 1999 Gurgaon, India **$59M** last round Feb 2026
- 13 [**Synergym** Synergym is a fitness center that provides Zumba, cycling, pilates, yoga, HIIT, gymnastics, and personal training services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synergym) Synergym is a fitness center that provides Zumba, cycling, pilates, yoga, HIIT, gymnastics, and personal training services. *Founded* 2013 Málaga, Spain **$58M** last round Nov 2025
- 14 [**Boldfit** Boldfit is a health and fitness e-commerce brand based in Bengaluru, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boldfit) Boldfit is a health and fitness e-commerce brand based in Bengaluru, India. *Founded* 2018 Bengaluru, India **$55M** last round Oct 2026
- 15 [**Enhanced Games** Enhanced Games is the contemporary reinvention of the Olympic Games without drug testing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enhanced-games) Enhanced Games is the contemporary reinvention of the Olympic Games without drug testing. *Founded* - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands **$50M** last round Jun 2026
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**Shankai Sports** Shankai Sports International Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shankai-sports) Shankai Sports International Ltd. *Founded* 2010 Beijing, China **$45M** last round Dec 2017
- 18 [**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
- 19 [**90min** 90min is a global football news and community platform that connects over 50 million fans worldwide.](https://millionrounds.com/company/90min) 90min is a global football news and community platform that connects over 50 million fans worldwide. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$39M** last round Oct 2015
- 20 [**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
- 21 [**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
- 22 [**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
- 23 [**SportPursuit** SportPursuit is the UK’s first online private-sale sports website, established in 2011 and based in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sportpursuit) SportPursuit is the UK’s first online private-sale sports website, established in 2011 and based in London. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Nov 2015
- 24 [**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
- 25 [**Agilitas** Agilitas is a sports-focused company based in India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agilitas) Agilitas is a sports-focused company based in India. *Founded* 2023 Bengaluru, India **$29M** last round Jun 2026
- 26 [**ValkaAI** ValkaAI is an innovative AI startup founded in 2025 or 2026 by Vlastimil Venclík and Miloš Lokajíček.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valkaai) ValkaAI is an innovative AI startup founded in 2025 or 2026 by Vlastimil Venclík and Miloš Lokajíček. *Founded* 2025 Amsterdam, Czechia **$29M** last round Nov 2026
- 27 [**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
- 28 [**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
- 29 [**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
- 30 [**Baller League** Baller League is a six-a-side football competition based in the United Kingdom, aimed at modernizing the sport through engaging matches and social media integration.](https://millionrounds.com/company/baller-league) Baller League is a six-a-side football competition based in the United Kingdom, aimed at modernizing the sport through engaging matches and social media integration. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Dec 2024
- 31 [**NYOU** NYOU is a game development company that develops games for recreational purposes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nyou) NYOU is a game development company that develops games for recreational purposes. *Founded* 2016 Seocho **$25M** last round Apr 2022
- 32 [**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
- 33 [**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
- 34 [**Playback** Productivity app for creators](https://millionrounds.com/company/playback) Productivity app for creators *Founded* 2020 United States **$22M** last round Mar 2025
- 35 [**CricHQ** cricHQ is a leading digital platform dedicated to cricket, providing a comprehensive suite of services for cricket organizations worldwide.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crichq) cricHQ is a leading digital platform dedicated to cricket, providing a comprehensive suite of services for cricket organizations worldwide. *Founded* 2010 Lower Hutt, New Zealand **$21M** last round Jun 2015
- 36 [**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
- 37 [**The Icon League** The Icon League is a football club/league.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-icon-league) The Icon League is a football club/league. *Founded* - Cologne, Germany **$17M** last round Nov 2025
- 38 [**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
- 39 [**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**
- 40 [**Eovolt** Eovolt is a French brand that specializes in folding, lightweight, and ultra-compact electric bike.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eovolt) Eovolt is a French brand that specializes in folding, lightweight, and ultra-compact electric bike. *Founded* 2015 Bourges, France **$16M** last round Sept 2022
- 41 [**Vapaus** Vapaus is a Finnish FinTech and HR Tech company founded in 2018, based in Helsinki.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vapaus) Vapaus is a Finnish FinTech and HR Tech company founded in 2018, based in Helsinki. *Founded* 2018 Helsinki, Finland **$16M** last round Feb 2024
- 42 [**Sportlobster** Sportlobster was a sports-focused social network and content platform founded in London in 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sportlobster) Sportlobster was a sports-focused social network and content platform founded in London in 2012. *Founded* 2012 Kensington, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Nov 2015
- 43 [**Muybridge** Muybridge is a deep-tech company that is redefining camera technology with its innovative imaging solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/muybridge) Muybridge is a deep-tech company that is redefining camera technology with its innovative imaging solutions. *Founded* 2020 Fornebu, Norway **$16M** last round May 2026
- 44 [**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
- 45 [**Open Camp** Open Camp is a park in the world dedicated to sports and entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-camp) Open Camp is a park in the world dedicated to sports and entertainment. *Founded* 2011 Barcelona **$14M** last round Mar 2015
- 46 [**Vice Golf** Vice Golf is a Munich-based direct-to-consumer golf brand founded in 2012 by Ingo Düllman and Rainer Stöckl.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vice-golf) Vice Golf is a Munich-based direct-to-consumer golf brand founded in 2012 by Ingo Düllman and Rainer Stöckl. *Founded* 2012 Munich, Germany **$14M** last round May 2022
- 47 [**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
- 48 [**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
- 49 [**Livall Riding** Lsmart riding equipment that aims to ensure cyclists' safety by integrating functions of music](https://millionrounds.com/company/livall-riding) Lsmart riding equipment that aims to ensure cyclists' safety by integrating functions of music *Founded* 2014 China **$13M** last round Jul 2015
- 50 [**Pathfinder**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pathfinder) *Founded* - Japan **$13M** last round Nov 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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