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Introducing SBJ’s 10 Most Innovative Sports Tech Companies 🚀 Sports Business Journal’s third annual list honors young startups and more mature firms with a proven track record—all showing the same desire to improve and, at times, reinvent the way the business of sports operates. This year's honorees include: 🏅 AiFi Inc. 🏅 ASB GlassFloor 🏅 Camb.ai 🏅 Cosm 🏅 FlexPro Grip 🏅 Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd 🏅 Immersiv.io 🏅 Misapplied Sciences, Inc. 🏅 Plantiga 🏅 Wicket Check out the full list in our Feb. 24 issue and during the Sports Business Awards: Tech, kicking off #SBJTechWeek March 4-6 in New York City. Read more: https://ow.ly/8Z6t50Unsw4

Interested in the state of sports tech? Check out this awesome article by Dan Kaufman from our partners at Sports Business Journal! https://lnkd.in/g7rwPaWQ We hope to see you at SBJ Tech Week from March 5-7th. #WomenInSportsTech #ChangeTheRatio #CultureMatters #SportsTech

📢 Global Sports Tech VC Report 2024 is OUT! A deep dive into the investment activity in the Global Sports Tech Ecosystem. Some important highlights: 💰 Nearly $10 billion in projected dealflow (investment + M&A) in 2024 🦄 9 New SportsTech unicorns in 2024 💪🏽65% of all investment in 2024 focused on Solutions for Fans 📢 Download the Global Sports Tech VC Report for free at: https://lnkd.in/dGnh2d-u #gstvcr24 #sportstech

The world of sports is changing rapidly so join us on 12 June for GCV's Next Wave webinar with Chris Traeger, Executive Director at Boomtown Accelerator, and Kerry Carter, CEO, Atavus Moderator, in discussion with Fernando Moncada Rivera, Senior Reporter. https://lnkd.in/eyyAekCw Convergence with media and gaming has been revolutionizing how audiences consume and interact with sports, and technologies that are initially developed to help athletes on the field or court are routinely expanding to mass audiences. The investment landscape is ripe with opportunities cutting across multiple sectors, and the savviest investors are looking to redefine the boundaries between sports technology, performance, and entertainment. But where are the best opportunities for investors? Where is the smart money going and what is still pie-in-the-sky? Teams from across the main sports industries are setting up CVC units and working with top specialist VCs h/T Mike, Alison, Serena, Kiki, Massimo, Antonio, Matt, Nikhil, Cole, Sam, Michael, Steve, Jill, Cordero, Deepen, Craig, Wayne, Dan, David,

🏅 Breaking Barriers in Sports Tech with Nate Thompson! 🏅 Last week, we dove deep into the sports tech world with Nate Thompson, the mastermind behind HTX Sports Tech. From strategic growth to forging powerful industry partnerships, Nate’s insights are a goldmine for anyone in the tech scene. Key Takeaways: - Navigating the sports tech landscape - Leveraging networks for impactful growth - Championing innovation in the sports industry 🎥 Missed it? Catch the highlights and join the conversation! 👉 Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/euCczJwG #SportsTech #Innovation #TechLeadership

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On a conference run the next couple of weeks on behalf of CapTech: Sloan Sports Analytics Conference this weekend with Roberto Castro in Boston and Sports Business Journal Tech Week with Jon Bradway in NYC next week. Let us know if you'll be in Boston or New York, we'd love to chat! #sportstech #sportsbusiness

Can't wait! It's only 48 days until Sports Tech Nation Summit 2024 | December 3-4 Munich ✨ Join us to learn more about the latest in technology, innovation, and performance. Sign up now at sportstechnation.com #SportsTechNation #JoinTheFuture #SportsInnovation #TechInSports #Munich2024 #GameChangers #SportsIndustry #STNSummit #STNSummit2024

Preseason plans in Europe intensify as top football clubs begin international tours and engage global fanbases. Several leverage fan engagement in the US, but how will they maintain fandom year-round? How will they nurture a meaningful connection with these overseas fans that can be leveraged commercially? FanFest empowers football (soccer) teams to build and reward regional fan communities by combining loyalty programs with localized content and gamification features. Last season, we helped leading football rights holders engage international audiences across 72 countries, with 52% of the engagement focused on the US. For example: The Premier League created a Festive Fixtures series incorporating match day polls and contests to engage and generate insights from US-based supporter clubs and super fans. Thanks Alexandra, Harry, and Comcast SportsTech! Manchester City Football Club created more localized experiences for their US fans, leveraging on-air talent and live chat- and host-moderated questions to drive engagement. Thanks Arielle and Paul! Paris Saint-Germain enhanced their global loyalty program by delivering a Fan Club members-only series to North America. Thanks Arnaud and Raphael! We’re proud to have helped rights holders like these - and others such as San Francisco 49ers (thanks Nicholas and Amber!) - connect with their international fans. For more details on the projects, check out our 2023/24 Season Case Studies 👇

The way we watch sports has changed. It is more common for younger people, for example, to watch sports individually on a device. This has implications for sports tech investing. GCV held a webinar on how startups are addressing the changing dynamics in how we consume sports and the investment opportunities that have come out of the shifting landscape. Here are three trends to look out for: https://lnkd.in/eaKEPjxW Boomtown #sporttech Kerry Carter KYMIRA