Vetted Sports

Sports is all about community. But how can you build community within a solo sport? That’s what?TENNI?aims to solve within tennis. Founder?Mark Pesahovich?struggled to find quality tennis partners after relocating several times. After realizing how many other people had the same problem, he started to build a solution. Tenni is now the only?tennis companion app designed?with?a?diverse community?truly at the core. They’ve been building in stealth for months and now they’re ready to bring it to tennis players across the world. In this interview we discuss some of the struggles of launching a product, why community is important when building a company, and when you should bootstrap versus raising capital. https://lnkd.in/eXmixCr3

Fandom looks different for every fan. Some fans buy merchandise. Other fans buy season tickets. But every fan would more than likely want to buy shares in their favorite players. Vestible?is making this possible. Founded by?Parker Graham?and?Yves Batoba, two former student-athletes, and teammates at Oklahoma State University, they’re paving the way for an innovative form of fandom that lets fans make money when athletes do well. In this interview, we talk about the challenges of launching and growing Vestible, how the platform works from a high level, and why they feel they can pull this off long term. https://lnkd.in/eAih6ctS

Cosm is completely reimagining the fan experience. Check out this view from the Michigan vs Texas game at their new Dallas venue. #sports #sportsbusiness #sportstech

Spolto, an Indian-based sports tech startup, has secured over $1M in funding. The company was founded in 2021 by Safa Soltani, with Divesh Nathani serving as Partner and COO, Spolto “aims to enhance sports access across urban India”. Spolto’s platform currently offers various sports, including badminton, tennis, swimming, and gymnastics. More below ?? #sportsbusiness #sportstech https://lnkd.in/eMP-GAAp

Here's your weekly rundown of sports tech x investing news ???? ?????????? ?????????? ?? ? NFL approves private equity investment into franchises ? Home Run Dugout raises $22.5M Series A ? Verofax raises $3M bridge round ? myco.io raises $10M Series A round ? Cork Gym software startup LegitFit raises €1.7M ? KKR completes acquisition of Varsity Brands ? DraftKings Inc. agrees to acquire in-game betting site Simplebet for up to $195M ? NFLPA sues DraftKings for $65M ???????????????????????? ?? ? Inter Miami CF announces Polkadot as the club’s official global training partner ? tixbase enters exclusive partnership with PASSO ? ARound, Minnesota United FC & Target unveil first-ever in-stadium AR experience in the MLS ? World Squash Officiating signs partnership with digimithril to bring AI into squash refereeing ? Catapult launches live in-game video solutions with the SEC ?????????? ???????? ?? ? Jason Kelce & Travis Kelce recently signed $100M+ podcast deal ? huupe launches smaller version of smart basketball hoop ? Scorability launches data-driven athlete evaluation software for college football recruiting ? NFL, NFLPA & StatusPRO unveil new path for NFL Pro Era VR game ? Disney is using AI to personalize ESPN app ? Apple Sports App adds new features ?????????????????? ???????????? ?? ? How Playmaker became a leading sports media company with Brandon Harris ? How Kuul Play is reimagining sports & wellness for kids with Clare McSweeney Subscribe to?the Vetted Sports weekly newsletter?to get the latest industry news, trends, and updates ?? ?? #sportstechnology #sportsinvesting #sportsbusiness https://lnkd.in/eA-PP7pB

A few significant updates happened this past week in the sports tech x investing world???? Here's the rundown: ?????????? ?????????? ?? ? Legends officially completes multibillion-dollar ASM Global buyout ? ALLCITY Network raises $12M Series B round ? TickPick announces $250M growth investment from Brighton Park Capital ? SportAI raises $1.8M in Seed funding ? Fanton Fantasy Football raises $1M in Seed funding ???????????????????????? ?? ? Athletes Unlimited launches NIL marketplace in partnership with INFLCR ? ASB GlassFloor partners with FC Bayern Basketball ? Wealthspire Advisors forms a partnership with professional golfer Matthieu Pavon ? Stratton Studios collaborates with PGA TOUR ?????????? ???????? ?? ? leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners rebrands as LEAD ??Oklahoma State football players will wear NIL fund QR codes on helmets ??Colorado Assistant Football Coach attempted to raise NIL funding from Saudi Arabia ??Houston VC firm The Collectiv adds New York Giants Linebacker as an Investor ??Data-Driven Coaching App Coya Launches Subscribe to?the Vetted Sports weekly newsletter?to get the latest industry news, trends, and updates ?? ?? #sportstechnology #sportsinvesting #sportsbusiness https://lnkd.in/eP-ddcpX

Picking up tennis balls sucks. This is where Tennibot comes into the picture. Tennibot is the world’s first robotic tennis ball collector. Designed by Haitham Eletrabi and his co-founder Lincoln Wang, Tennibot has blown social media and sold $80K worth of products during its pre-sale campaign. Over the past few years, the team has been quietly iterating to improve the product. Now, they’re hitting their stride and ready to bring the Tennibot to the world. In this interview, we discuss how they designed the initial MVP, the technology behind the robot, and how they plan to integrate it into other sports. Check it out below ?? #sportstechnology #tennis #sports https://lnkd.in/epkEQssT

ALLCITY Network, an emerging digital sports media and lifestyle brand, has completed a $12M Series B round to fuel expansion into the Dallas market. AllCity Network specializes in creating hyperlocal sports content tailored to diehard fans. The round was led by?TEGNA?and follows a Series A round that raised more than $9M led by individual investors in sports including retired NBA athletes Andre Iguodala and Chauncey Billups. More here ?? https://lnkd.in/e-n_egXe

What are the top NIL-focused tech startups? There are tons out there, but we compiled 15 of the companies we found most interesting. It's a mix of marketplaces, compliance solutions, crowdfunding platforms, etc.. for student-athletes... The NIL space is still in the early days but the companies being built today are the ones that will revolutionize the space tomorrow. Check them out below and feel free to tag others in the comments ?? #sportsbiz #sportstech #nameimagelikeness https://lnkd.in/gjinS4nd

Here's your weekly rundown of sports tech and investing news: ?????????? ?????????? ?? ? Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain soccer club ? Hudl completes StatsBomb acquisition ? Dallas Cowboys become first franchise to be worth over $10B ? Fortuna Investments launches women’s sports investment platform ? Drake joins APEX to invest in Venezia FC ? Range Media Partners secures growth capital from Verance Capital ? Avenue Sports Fund invests in Ipswich Town FC ???????????????????????? ?? ? Genius Sports announces partnership with The Premier League ? SSC Napoli partners with The Sandbox ? CONCACAF signs multi-year partnership with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) ? Crypto.com secures multi-year sponsorship deal with UEFA ? NCAA signs multi-year deal with Veritone ? Toptracer named Official Ball-Tracing technology partner of TMRW Sports ? Omni Hotels & Resorts partners with Noteefy ?? ? Deloitte & International Olympic Committee – IOC expands worldwide Olympic partnership ?????????? ???????? ?? ? Zoomph launches Zoomph Broadcast ? Sony launches FavoriteSpace ? Sports analytics market forecast to grow At 23.8% CAGR from 2024 To 2031 ? International Olympic Committee – IOC & Team USA use new technology to promote athlete mental wellness, even after the Olympics are over ? Tennis fans can invest in players through the Commonwealth Sports platform Subscribe to?the Vetted Sports weekly newsletter?to get the latest industry news, trends, and updates ?? ?? #sportstechnology #sportsinvesting #sportsbusiness https://lnkd.in/eSQ-R8GU