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Top 12 Sports Unicorn Companies in 2023

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Have you ever wondered which private companies in the Sports industry have the highest valuations?

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There are lots of unicorn companies in this space, and it can be difficult to keep track of them all.

We've decided to take a deep dive and put together a list containing 12 Sports unicorn startups, from highest to lowest valuation.

12 Sports Unicorns Companies

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1) Fanatics

Fanatics

Fanatics is a worldwide leader in licensed sports merchandise and fan gear, including jerseys, t-shirts, hats, and much more.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $31.00B (June 2012)
  • Country: United States
  • State: Florida
  • City: Jacksonville
  • Started in: 1995
  • Founders: Alan Trager, Michael G. Rubin, Mitch Trager
  • Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
  • Funding: $1,170.29M
  • Funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 17

You can find their website here.

2) Dream11

Dream11

Dream 11 is India’s leading fantasy sports platform. Play Dream 11 for free & win exciting cash prizes every week.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $8.00B (April 2019)
  • Country: India
  • City: Mumbai
  • Started in: 2007
  • Founders: Bhavit Sheth, Harsh Jain
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $1,165.08M
  • Funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 14

You can find their website here.

3) Autograph

Autograph

Autograph is an NFT platform that brings iconic brands from sports and culture together to create digital collections.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $3.66B (January 2022)
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • City: Santa Monica
  • Started in: 2021
  • Founders: Dillon Rosenblatt, Josh Payne, Tom Brady
  • Number of employees: 51-100
  • Funding: $205.00M
  • Funding rounds: 3
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

4) Whoop

Whoop

WHOOP is a personalized, data-driven performance management system designed for athletes.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $3.60B (October 2020)
  • Country: United States
  • State: Massachusetts
  • City: Boston
  • Started in: 2012
  • Founders: Aurelian Nicolae, John Capodilupo, Will Ahmed
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $404.38M
  • Funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 35

You can find their website here.

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5) Mobile Premier League

Mobile Premier League

Mobile Premier League is a skill-based eSports platform used to offer cash prizes while playing games.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $2.45B (September 2021)
  • Country: India
  • City: Bengaluru
  • Started in: 2018
  • Founders: Sai Srinivas Kiran G, Shubh Malhotra, Shubham Malhotra
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $377.70M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 18

You can find their website here.

6) Tonal

Tonal

Tonal is an AI-powered home gym system that provides individualized strength training.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.60B (March 2021)
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • City: San Francisco
  • Started in: 2015
  • Founders: Aly Orady, Nate Bosshard
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $431.40M
  • Funding rounds: 6
  • Number of investors: 33

You can find their website here.

7) candy.com

candy.com

Candy Digital is a distributed ledger technology (DLT) firm that enables MLB fans to purchase and trade officially licensed nonfungible tokens.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.50B (October 2021)
  • Country: United States
  • State: New York
  • City: New York
  • Started in: 2021
  • Founders: Michael G. Rubin, Mike Novogratz
  • Number of employees: 50-100
  • Funding: $100.00M
  • Funding rounds: 1
  • Number of investors: 9

You can find their website here.

8) Strava

Strava

Strava allows runners and cyclists to share their fitness progress with an online community.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.50B (November 2020)
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • City: San Francisco
  • Started in: 2009
  • Founders: Mark Gainey, Mark Shaw, Michael Horvath, Yandong Liu
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $556.00M
  • Funding rounds: 7
  • Number of investors: 7

You can find their website here.

9) SeatGeek

SeatGeek

SeatGeek is a mobile-focused ticket platform and search engine that allows fans to buy and sell event tickets.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.24B (August 2022)
  • Country: United States
  • State: New York
  • City: New York
  • Started in: 2009
  • Founders: Eric Waller, Jack Groetzinger, Russell D'Souza
  • Number of employees: 501-1000
  • Funding: $400.10M
  • Funding rounds: 11
  • Number of investors: 44

You can find their website here.

10) Fiture

Fiture

Fiture is a smart household fitness equipment brand.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (April 2021)
  • Country: China
  • State: Sichuan
  • City: Chengdu
  • Started in: 2019
  • Founders: Edward Fu, Yuhan Tang
  • Funding: $288.22M
  • Funding rounds: 5
  • Number of investors: 18

You can find their website here.

11) Vox Media

Vox Media

Vox Media is a digital media operator and content provider that provides smart, savvy, and engaging content with expert editorial insight.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (August 2015)
  • Country: United States
  • State: DC
  • City: Washington
  • Started in: 2011
  • Founders: Jerome Armstrong, Markos Moulitsas, Tyler Bleszinski
  • Number of employees: 500-1,000
  • Funding: $307.63M
  • Funding rounds: 9
  • Number of investors: 12

You can find their website here.

12) Zwift

Zwift

Zwift transforms solo indoor cycling into adventurous social experiences through virtual reality, engaging storylines, and competition.

Details of the startup:

  • Valuation: $1.00B (September 2020)
  • Country: United States
  • State: California
  • City: Long Beach
  • Started in: 2014
  • Founders: Alarik Myrin, Eric Min, Jon Mayfield, Scott Barger
  • Number of employees: 250-500
  • Funding: $597.00M
  • Funding rounds: 8
  • Number of investors: 16

You can find their website here.

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