Comcast NBCUniversal

Comcast NBCUniversal is a prominent player in the sports technology sector, established in 2020 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company operates a 24-week accelerator program designed to assist sports tech startups in achieving commercial viability through pilots and strategic partnerships. By leveraging a unique combination of resources and a tailored curriculum developed by industry experts, Comcast NBCUniversal provides these startups with essential support. The accelerator features collaborations with notable sports brands, including NBC Sports, Sky Sports, and the Golf Channel, along with partnerships involving NASCAR and organizations representing U.S. Olympic sports, such as US Ski and Snowboard and USA Swimming. This initiative aims to foster innovation and growth within the sports tech industry, positioning Comcast NBCUniversal as a key contributor to the advancement of sports technology.

Jenna Kurath

Head of SportsTech and Vice President of Startup Partnerships

Jose Vieitez

Co-Founder and Investment Director

42 past transactions

Aquimo

Seed Round in 2024
Aquimo Sports is a Mesa, Arizona-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in skill-based sports games designed for in-stadium fan engagement. The company's platform allows users to participate in mobile games that can be accessed through team, league, or sponsor applications, as well as links shared on social media. Aquimo's games utilize device motion sensors to analyze player gestures for actions such as passing, shooting, and scoring, creating an interactive experience for fans. With a portfolio of 40 patent assets, the company aims to enhance the live sports experience while providing advertising opportunities for brands, sports teams, and media through massive multiplayer gaming events.

Mobii Systems

Seed Round in 2024
Mobii Systems, established in 2008 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, specializes in designing and developing sport analysis systems, race timing systems, and computer vision systems. The company's team, comprising skilled developers with backgrounds in military electronics, mechatronics, and software development, enjoys creating innovative technologies that combine hardware and software. Mobii's online web portal and timing software enable event organizers to manage their events, collaborate with the team, and engage with fans, while also providing coaches and administrators with tools to analyze and improve team performance.

Dizplai

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Dizplai is a cloud data display platform that specializes in enhancing audience engagement through real-time content interaction. The company offers an easy-to-use social moderation toolkit designed for both live and pre-recorded programs, enabling broadcasters and advertisers to connect with their audiences effectively. By providing tools that facilitate engaging viewing experiences, Dizplai helps content creators drive viewer interaction, increase reach, and bolster brand awareness. Additionally, the platform enhances monetization opportunities across various sectors, making it a valuable resource for those looking to elevate their content delivery and audience engagement strategies.

Plantiga

Seed Round in 2024
Plantiga Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in biometric sensing technology for footwear. Founded in 2006, it focuses on human movement intelligence, offering deep insights into health through the analysis of movement patterns. The company's platform aims to optimize health, prevent injuries, and monitor recovery by detecting changes in functional movement that are often imperceptible to the naked eye. Plantiga's innovative foot-strike analytics technology combines the rigor of human performance analysis with the immediacy of wearable devices, allowing users to evaluate athletic performance, health, and productivity effectively.

ZATAP

Seed Round in 2024
ZATAP is a sports tech company headquartered in Switzerland that specializes in connecting physical products to the digital realm, creating a unique "phygital" experience for customers. The company offers a smartphone-based product authentication platform that utilizes blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens to verify the authenticity of products. This innovative approach allows customers to interact with their favorite teams and brands while ensuring product legitimacy. By integrating tags with secure, encrypted tokens, ZATAP enables brands to track individual transactions, engage with customers, and unlock new revenue streams. The company collaborates with brands and teams on a global scale, providing valuable first-party data that enhances customer relationships and drives growth.

KYMIRA

Seed Round in 2024
KYMIRA is an e-commerce company specializing in smart garments and textiles designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. The company develops innovative textiles that incorporate compression fabric, infrared technology, and sensors, which harness and recycle the energy of athletes. These products aim to improve performance, address chronic health issues, reduce injury risks, and enhance sleep quality. By providing data insights, KYMIRA enables athletes and sports enthusiasts to optimize their training and recovery processes.

Zoomph

Venture Round in 2024
Zoomph, LLC is a company that specializes in influencer marketing through its advanced platform designed for social media engagement and analytics. Founded in 2016 and based in Reston, Virginia, Zoomph aids brands, agencies, teams, and leagues in sports and esports by providing real-time measurements of content value and consumer insights, all while prioritizing user privacy. The platform offers tools for collecting, classifying, and enhancing social media content, enabling users to monitor competitors and analyze social trends for informed decision-making. Its services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including health and fitness, hospitality, government, and entertainment, helping clients evaluate their partnership portfolios and better understand their target audiences across various media formats.

StellarAlgo

Venture Round in 2024
StellarAlgo, headquartered in Calgary, Canada, specializes in providing a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for sports franchises and live audience entertainment groups. This platform helps these organizations to collect, analyze, and leverage business and fan data, enabling them to make informed decisions and enhance fan experiences.

Mantis-AI

Seed Round in 2024
Mantis-AI is the pioneer AI media-tech business transforming raw footage and chaotic data into a masterpiece of organized video snippets.

Tickets For Good

Seed Round in 2023
Tickets For Good is a ticketing platform focused on enhancing access to live events and entertainment for individuals in need. The company connects ticket providers, corporate partners, and charities, facilitating the distribution of unused tickets to those who may benefit from attending events. By partnering with venues, Tickets For Good ensures that these tickets are allocated to charity partners, allowing individuals to engage in experiences that can significantly improve their mental well-being. This initiative not only helps fill vacant seats but also provides companies with opportunities for visibility through sponsorship, fostering a community-oriented approach to event attendance.

FanSaves

Private Equity Round in 2023
FanSaves is a B2B SaaS platform that serves as a digital coupon book for sports teams and organizations. By providing fans with access to discounts, deals, and promotions from sponsors affiliated with their favorite teams, schools, and events, the platform enhances fan engagement and support for these brands. FanSaves also enables businesses to track crucial customer data and return on investment from every coupon redemption, a capability that traditional paper coupons and sponsorship methods lack. This innovative approach revolutionizes the sponsorship landscape, allowing organizations to activate their fan base more effectively while offering valuable benefits to both fans and sponsors.

Einbliq.io

Seed Round in 2023
Einbliq.io is a developer of an insights and automation platform designed to enhance the operation of cost-effective and energy-efficient streaming services for content providers and broadcasters. The company's highly scalable software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution integrates seamlessly into existing systems, allowing customers to identify and resolve anomalies swiftly. By utilizing real-time analytics, Einbliq.io's platform optimizes the allocation of individual streaming clients to the most suitable content delivery network (CDN), thereby reducing operational, maintenance, and support costs. The company's focus on three key performance indicators—quality, cost, and energy—enables improved stability, resilience, and efficiency in content delivery, ultimately enhancing user satisfaction and reducing churn for its clients in the media and entertainment sector.

FanFest

Seed Round in 2023
FanFest is the leading platform for membership and token-gated virtual experiences for fan communities used by the biggest names in entertainment that has already reached 25M+ fans in 100+ countries and generated $2M+ in value for our customers

Meetlete

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Meetlete is a fan engagement platform that facilitates direct, one-on-one video calls between athletes and their fans. The platform allows users to engage in genuine conversations with their favorite athletes, eliminating the use of prerecorded or generic messages. This personal interaction aims to create lasting memories for fans while simultaneously supporting charitable causes, as each video call contributes to a charity chosen by the athlete. By prioritizing safety and security, Meetlete ensures a positive experience for both athletes and fans.

Bookseats

Seed Round in 2022
BookSeats.com is an events and travel management platform designed to simplify the planning of attendance at sports and entertainment events. It allows customers to customize their experience by integrating ticket purchases with flight and hotel bookings. By offering these services under one roof, BookSeats.com addresses the need for a comprehensive solution that connects various components of event attendance, which were traditionally provided by separate vendors. This streamlined approach enhances the convenience for fans looking to attend events while managing their travel logistics efficiently.

Ice Cream Social

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ice Cream Social is a company that specializes in a social invite platform aimed at transforming individual purchasers into additional customers. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the company utilizes innovative technology to incentivize existing customers to invite their friends and family to product URLs. Its platform provides a range of services, including the collection of influencer and invitee data, as well as tracking information and dynamic redirection services. By leveraging these capabilities, Ice Cream Social enables clients to effectively enhance their online sales and expand their customer base.

DIBZ

Venture Round in 2022
DIBZ, founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Ontario, specializes in real-time seat upgrade solutions for event venues with unsold seats. By employing a patented seat rank system, the company enables existing ticket holders to upgrade their seating, thereby enhancing the overall event experience. DIBZ addresses the challenges of monetizing unsold seats and mitigating ticket scalping, providing a streamlined approach that benefits both fans and venues.

Uru Sports

Venture Round in 2022
Uru Sports, founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, operates an online platform connecting field hockey players, coaches, and teams globally. Its platform facilitates international job searches for athletes and coaches seeking overseas positions, while enabling teams and clubs to discover and recruit talent efficiently. Uru Sports aims to empower all participants by providing a centralized hub for career opportunities, similar to LinkedIn's professional networking model but tailored specifically for the sports industry.

Local Sports Network

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Local Sports Network is a digital platform dedicated to enhancing the connections between sports fans, high schools, and student-athletes. The company offers tools that facilitate interactions among fans, coaches, and athletes, fostering a vibrant community centered around high school sports. Its platform simplifies the experience of engaging with various sports events by providing features such as game streaming and social networking. Additionally, Local Sports Network creates opportunities for users to participate in competitions and earn community points, further encouraging active involvement in local sports activities. By promoting these interactions, the company not only enriches the sports experience but also helps generate funding for academic and athletic programs.

LetzChat

Venture Round in 2022
LetzChat is a technology company that specializes in simultaneous language translation software, aimed at enhancing communication by enabling users to interact in real-time using their native languages. The platform facilitates global content sharing and fosters connections, allowing individuals to engage with friends and followers across linguistic boundaries. By understanding and addressing users' language preferences, LetzChat provides valuable insights that help clients optimize their resources, thereby increasing audience engagement and loyalty. This focus on linguistic needs not only improves service quality but also contributes to a greater return on investment for clients, ultimately redefining the way people communicate across diverse cultures.

TipTap

Seed Round in 2022
TipTap is a company that has developed a mobile, wireless payment device designed for contactless transactions in preset denominations. This standalone point-of-sale device simplifies the acceptance of various digital payment sources, allowing users to process contactless payment cards and mobile wallets without the need for complicated equipment or backend technology. TipTap's solution is particularly beneficial for small denomination transactions and is aimed at increasing sales and facilitating donations by enabling clients to accept payments anytime and anywhere.

MOVRS

Pre Seed Round in 2022
MOVRS is at the forefront of transforming the sports and entertainment industries by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to create immersive, real-time 3D digital twins of live sporting events. Founded in 2020, MOVRS utilizes advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and real-time production techniques to revolutionize how fans engage with sports within video games and mixed reality environments.

StreamRecap

Venture Round in 2022
StreamRecap is a highlight creation organization automating eSports video content from highlights to full game recaps to coaching suites. The company builds video solutions for teams, leagues, and streamers across all eSports, with a focus on instant automatic highlights and coaching tools.

HeadVantage

Venture Round in 2022
HeadVantage specializes in developing innovative sports technology. Its core product is a platform called WIN (Wearable Interactive Network), designed to capture and live stream first-person perspective content from athletes during sporting events. This platform combines visual footage with biometric and performance data, providing unique insights into the athlete's experience.

Sharper Sense

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Sharper Sense is a company that specializes in wearable neurotechnology designed to enhance sensory acuity, specifically vision, hearing, and touch. The firm has developed a neuromodulation patch that utilizes noninvasive electrical stimulation to improve sensory processing. This innovative technology has both clinical and commercial applications, including the treatment of sensory processing disorders and sensory loss. By providing users with clearer and more accurate perceptions, Sharper Sense aims to enhance performance and safety in various environments, ultimately improving the overall sensory experience.

Eon Media

Seed Round in 2021
Eon Media specializes in developing advanced computer vision technology that provides real-time brand exposure data during live broadcasts. This innovative platform enables media companies to gain valuable insights and enhances broadcasters' capabilities in measuring sponsorship performance. Eon Media's tools leverage artificial intelligence to analyze audience emotions and utilize facial recognition, allowing for dynamic pricing and the extraction of metadata from archival video content. By minimizing reliance on additional datasets or third-party dependencies, Eon Media empowers sponsors to accurately assess their return on investment while improving overall broadcast effectiveness.

Audazzio

Seed Round in 2021
Audazzio is a communication platform designed to enhance fan engagement for sports teams and broadcasters, both in-venue and at home. The company utilizes proprietary ultrasonic tone technology to transmit data and messages between devices, overcoming the limitations of traditional wireless communications in environments with inadequate internet infrastructure. This innovative approach allows for the creation of valuable second-screen opportunities on viewers' phones and tablets, benefiting broadcasters, sponsors, and consumers by facilitating real-time interactions and engagement.

nVenue

Seed Round in 2021
nVenue is a developer of sports analytics software focused on enhancing virtual fan engagement. The company utilizes advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to generate probabilities and odds for every outcome of a play in real-time. This allows users to engage more deeply with the game, as they can predict outcomes and potentially earn rewards while participating. By combining innovative technology with a passion for sports, nVenue aims to transform the way fans experience and interact with live events.

XiQ

Venture Round in 2021
XiQ is a technology company based in Avondale Estates, Georgia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing a digital key system designed to replace traditional key ignitions, focusing on keyless entry and security solutions. Its innovative system enhances security and user engagement for various vehicles, including golf carts, utility carts, construction vehicles, and ATVs. By leveraging dynamic mobile platform interactivity, XiQ enables users to activate and control these vehicles without the need for conventional keys, streamlining access and improving operational efficiency.

Ane Swim

Venture Round in 2021
Ane Swim creates a swim gear for people with ethnic hair. Ane Swim designs advanced swimming apparel for diverse swimmers and aims to eliminate the barriers that keep people from enjoying the water.

GlobalM

Pre Seed Round in 2021
GlobalM is a technology company that offers a live-streaming platform for crowdsourcing news, entertainment, and sports content. The platform transforms smartphones into broadcast cameras, utilizing a secure video streaming network to meet the growing demand for both live and file-based video delivery over the internet. This innovative approach allows broadcasters to engage with advanced live-streaming technologies, enhancing their ability to share diverse content seamlessly.

Safety Skin

Seed Round in 2021
Safety Skin is a Cleveland-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the development of innovative body care products. The company formulates reflective products designed for direct application on the skin, enhancing safety for outdoor activities. Its offerings include hypoallergenic wax-based products that are vegan, paraben-free, and cruelty-free. These products are resistant to rain and sweat, allowing natural perspiration while helping cyclists, runners, and other outdoor enthusiasts improve their visibility and reduce the risk of accidents. Safety Skin aims to bridge the gap between performance, safety, and enjoyment in body care.

Camb.ai

Camb.ai is a leading company in AI speech synthesis and translation, specializing in video content localization for media enterprises, sports leagues, and production companies. The company offers advanced solutions that allow for the translation and dubbing of videos into multiple languages while preserving the original speaker's voice. With proprietary models like MARS and BOLI, Camb.ai's flagship product, DubStudio, enables hyper-realistic dubbing and is utilized by numerous enterprises worldwide. The team comprises experts from prestigious institutions and industry leaders, contributing to Camb.ai's innovative approach in transforming stories, videos, and live streams for global audiences. By enhancing accessibility and localization, Camb.ai is reshaping content for a diverse range of viewers across different languages.

Transmit.Live

Transmit.Live, LLC is a New York-based company that operates a cloud-based platform focused on live streaming media management, marketing, and distribution. Its technology centralizes live stream operations, allowing users to manage, distribute, analyze, and grow their audience for live content. The company offers three key products: Simulcaster for live distribution, RTV for live promotion, and Signal for live insights. Transmit.Live's software enables streaming platforms and broadcasters to enhance monetization by creating new advertising inventory, optimizing traditional ad breaks, and developing tailored ad experiences in real time. The platform is designed to simplify the distribution and promotion of live or simulated live channels across multiple platforms while dynamically injecting in-content advertising to improve viewer engagement.

Liminal Space

Liminal Space is a developer of innovative holographic 3D LED display technology, specifically designed to transform out-of-home entertainment through immersive experiences. The company has created patented Spatial LED technology that enables the visualization of volumetric spaces, allowing virtual objects to interact dynamically within physical environments. This unique capability facilitates the integration of holographic imagery with the real world, effectively bridging the digital metaverse and physical space. By providing clients with tools to create viscerally immersive content, Liminal Space positions itself as a leader in enhancing audience engagement and redefining entertainment experiences.

OZ, US

OZ is an internet-based video platform that provides a comprehensive solution for fans to access live HD streaming and videos. By facilitating the creation of video-focused fan clubs, OZ enhances the experience of live events and sports. This platform not only delivers content but also offers monetization opportunities for rights holders, catering to both untapped markets and existing broadcast licensing agreements. Through its innovative approach, OZ enables customers to stay informed about sports updates while energizing the entertainment and sports sectors.

PAM

Pam Wayfindingis a cloud-based smart navigation platform designed to simplify wayfinding. The company's platform offers powerful customer experiences, seamlessly connecting visitors with events and brands in real-time, enabling users to get a personalized journey using dynamic routing, transport, and parking to create a more pleasurable, productive, and profitable precinct.

Orreco

Orreco Limited is a company that specializes in research-driven solutions combining science and analytics to enhance athlete performance and well-being. Founded in 2009 and based in Galway, Ireland, Orreco offers a range of services that include data science and sports science to create customized indicators for injury prevention, optimal training loads, and recovery strategies. Their offerings encompass biomarker analysis, GPS analytics, training load optimization, sleep analysis, performance nutrition, and recovery protocols. Additionally, Orreco provides blood profile testing services, which involve sample collection, transport, and reporting, alongside in-depth analysis of hematology and biochemistry data. By utilizing a cognitive platform that integrates physiological and biomarker data, Orreco supports coaches and teams in making informed decisions regarding player management and recovery strategies, ultimately aiming to enhance player availability and performance while reducing the risk of illness and injury.

LiveLike

LiveLike Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a live streaming platform designed to enhance audience engagement for broadcasters and media companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Gurugram, India, LiveLike offers a dynamic sports viewing platform that allows users to experience live sports through interactive features such as replay options, sports statistics, and watch parties. The company's innovative gamification engine transforms digital streaming into engaging experiences, ultimately fostering deeper connections between fans and content. By focusing on customized interactions, LiveLike aims to improve retention and monetization opportunities for its clients, particularly in attracting younger audiences and enriching the overall fan experience.

Ekkobar

Ekkobar operates a specialized social media analytics platform designed for risk mitigation and reputational management in the sports industry. Utilizing proprietary predictive AI technologies and the world's largest social media dataset, Ekkobar offers two primary solutions: Risk Assessment and Conversational Insights. The Risk Assessment solution conducts comprehensive social media background checks using advanced 20-point AI technology, while the Risk Monitoring service provides round-the-clock surveillance for potential issues, alerting clients in real-time. Meanwhile, the Conversational Insights tool delves deep into brand conversations, offering actionable insights to enhance engagement and control within the industry.

Diddo

Diddo is a developer of a social commerce platform that facilitates connections between customers, shows, and brands. The company aims to transform the shopping experience by providing a non-intrusive method for consumers to purchase products featured in streaming content. By enabling viewers to buy items they see on any screen, Diddo opens up new revenue streams for social commerce and enhances the relationship between audiences and brands. This innovative approach allows streaming companies to integrate shopping seamlessly into their content, making the viewing experience more interactive and engaging.
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