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September 28, 2023

11 sports tech startups to watch, according to investors

VCs from Boost Capital Partners, Active Partners and Moonfire Ventures share their picks

2022 was a record year for sports tech funding in Europe. Startups in the sector raised $1.4bn, according to Dealroom, as VCs cottoned onto opportunities to gamify experiences for avid fans, build sports communities and provide deeper performance analytics for both amateurs and professionals.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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