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SportsTech AllStars Recap: Accelerators, Initiatives, Solutions

In lead up to the 2024 Global Sports Tech Ecosystem Report (GSTER24), we spent this month talking to new sports tech accelerator programs, initiatives and solutions. (GSTER24 is a single report covering the three major SportsTech regions i.e. North America, Europe, Asia Pacific- investors, programs, leaders, numbers - More on it below.)

And we’ll continue the series into the new month so stay tuned to hear from more leaders in Sports Innovation.

Know more about

🎙 SolidSport from Andreas Westerlind (CCO and Country Manager) 

🎙 UEFA Innovation Hub from Charles Frémont (Manager at the Hub)

🎙 NBC Comcast SportsTech from Jenna Kurath (Vice President of Startup Partnerships & Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech)

🎙 The Venue Barcelona from Daniel Dümig (Co-Founder at The Venue,The MotherTrees & U-Skal)

Top News from the World of Sports Tech

🎮 ‘Olympics™ Go! Paris 2024’, the new official videogame for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is set to launch in June, published by nWay. 

🏎️ ASPIRE established the World's largest Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League aka A2RL, in front of a 10,000-strong crowd, set to take place at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. This should be fun.

🕶️ FC Bayern Basketball forwards Isaac Bonga and Niels Giffey wore MindFly’s POV Cam during their team’s final home game of the EuroLeague season. Fans could not only watch the game action from closer than ever through the in-jersey cameras but also hear the players speaking throughout the game. 

🌐 Intel unveiled their AI based solutions for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. They plan to introduce new, innovative experiences that allow next-gen engagement for fans, organizers, athletes and viewers around the world.

🎮 The NFL, NFLPA and 2K launched NFL 2K Playmakers, a new non-simulation tactical card battler mobile game for iOS and Android devices, developed by Cat Daddy Games.

📢 DivInc’s Sports Tech Accelerator announced their Spring 2024 Cohort, where 10 startups will take part in the 12-week hybrid program, to use technology to drive innovation across human performance, fan experience, future of media & NIL.

Not Sports Tech but you should know:

🏀 The NBA banned Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter, for violating league rules by disclosing confidential information to sports bettors, limiting his own participation in one or more games for betting purposes, and betting on NBA games.

🏃‍♀️ Legendary US Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson is set to launch a track and field league and has secured over $30 million from investors and strategic partners for the same. 

⚽ FIFA is close to an agreement with Apple that would give the tech giant worldwide television rights for a major new tournament: a monthlong, World Cup-style competition for top teams that will be played for the first time in the United States next summer. More Football anyone?

Money Talks:

💰 French startup Rematch, offering the best of amateur sport filmed by spectators, raised €1.5 million in a round led by Intervalle Capital. 

💰 The Social Change Fund United (SCFU) Led by NBA legends Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade, is set to invest $230,000 in two new initiatives - We Got Next and Legacy. SCFU focuses on backing organizations that advocate for communities of color.

🤝 US based Infinite Reality has been busy shopping. They recently acquired the Drone Racing League for $250 million and acquired Stakes for $8 million in stock, solidifying their position as global leader in immersive technology & experiences.

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