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📢 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪: 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🇮🇳 A deep dive into an often-overlooked hub of sports innovation. In partnership with Sports For All (SFA). ✅ The report delivers an in-depth look into India's fast-changing sports business and innovation landscape. It presents: ➤ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Growing importance of sports in India and insights into 4 Key Pillars of Indian Sports Business. ➤ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: A quick overview of global SportsTech investment numbers, a breakdown of the Indian Sports Tech investment numbers and the 4 Key Pillars of Indian Sports Tech. ➤ 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Our take on how tech-enabled innovations can leverage the emerging opportunities in the Indian sports landscape. Plus we shine our spotlight on 10 companies to watch out for and key actors in the Indian Sports Innovation ecosystem - leading investors and initiatives. All insights are supported by comprehensive data from our research team and expert opinions from innovators across both Indian and international sports innovation ecosystems. 📥 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗟𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: https://lnkd.in/dqpfJAM6 Also a big thanks to our other partners, Teamworks and 1080 Motion for their continuous support. Rohn Malhotra Rohan Vyavaharkar Per Nohlert Irina Juchimiuk Jaworski Nick Walsh Vishwas Choksi Rishikesh Joshi Vishnu Dixit Khyati Choudhary Atiriya Narayan Sinhaar Rodrigues

💪🏽Expert Insights from the Indian Sports Industry 🎙Closing out the Indian series for the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Unmish PARTHASARATHI, Founder & Executive Director at Picture Board Partners. ✅ Takeaways - Unmish Parthasarathi has extensive experience in the sports industry, working at the intersection of content, technology, and finance. - The media rights landscape has changed significantly, with increased demand and supply fragmentation. - India's sports culture is dominated by cricket, but there are emerging opportunities in other sports. - The IPL has had a profound impact on Indian sports, both positively and negatively. - Technology and innovation are crucial for the future of sports participation in India. - The audience in India is young, connected, and multilingual, presenting unique opportunities. - The economics of sports media are shifting towards streaming and digital platforms. - Fandom in sports is characterized by loyalty and engagement, which differs from other entertainment genres. - The upcoming 2036 Olympics in India presents a significant opportunity for growth in sports. - There is a growing momentum in the Indian sports market, driven by various factors including technology and youth engagement. Tune in on the SportsTech AllStars Podcast on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts to watch the full episode: 🎧: https://lnkd.in/daVewhwh 🎦: https://lnkd.in/dRgK_Qws #sportstech #sportsbusiness #sportstechnology #sportsinnovation

Investment Strategies for Gaming, Sports and Interactive Media with Lumikai Fund 💰 🎙Closing out the Indian series in build up to the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Salone Sehgal, Founding General Partner, Lumikai. ✅ Takeaways: - Lumikai focuses on investing in interactive media, gaming, and technology, managing over $75 million. - The Indian gaming market has seen a Cambrian explosion due to mobile accessibility and affordable data. - Esports has become an official sport in India, indicating its growing importance in the sports ecosystem. - Salone's investment strategy includes building relationships with founders before they seek funding. - The average Indian consumes a significant amount of data, driving demand for interactive content. - Gaming is now a major revenue generator, surpassing traditional media like Bollywood. - Lumikai's approach includes a five-pillar framework to support portfolio companies. - The future of esports in India looks promising, with increasing youth engagement and cultural relevance. - Salone believes the next decade will see significant changes in the Indian sports and gaming landscape. Tune in on the SportsTech AllStars Podcast on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts to watch the full episode: 🎧: https://lnkd.in/dmZN3PJ6 🎦: https://lnkd.in/djqtps6h #sportstech #sportsbusiness #sportstechnology #sportsinnovation

📢 Indian Sports Business and Tech Report: LIVE ✅ 60 minutes snapshot covering key topics from the report: - A Global & Indian overview of key sports business drivers - A Global & Indian overview of Sports Tech: Total investment, break up by geography & sector, top companies etc. - Key trends, emerging opportunities, innovative startups - Insights from the top innovators & changemakers in the Indian sports ecosystem Full report to be released soon.

🚨 We're #hiring: Content & Social Media Interns The role involves creating compelling B2B digital content and managing social media platforms. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a strong understanding of content production, social media, & B2B digital marketing, and is capable of taking initiative and leadership in their work. ✅ Perfect opportunity for someone eager to build a career in sports media & marketing where you'll also get access to rich global networking in sports. This is a 𝟮-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱, 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 with flexibility for academics and the potential to transition into a paid part- time/ full-time role based on performance. Read the requirements thoroughly on the document below. ⭐ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/df4nmNdU

🚨 We're #hiring: Content & Social Media Interns The role involves creating compelling B2B digital content and managing social media platforms. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a strong understanding of content production, social media, & B2B digital marketing, and is capable of taking initiative and leadership in their work. ✅ Perfect opportunity for someone eager to build a career in sports media & marketing where you'll also get access to rich global networking in sports. This is a 𝟮-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱, 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 with flexibility for academics and the potential to transition into a paid part- time/ full-time role based on performance. Read the requirements thoroughly on the document below. ⭐ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/df4nmNdU

✅ #SportsTech Funding News of the week: 💰 Romanian gaming operator Superbet finalized a €1.3 billion ($1.34 billion) refinancing agreement with existing investors Blackstone and funds managed by HPS Investment Partners, LLC . 💰 Epicore Biosystems, a digital health solutions developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables, raised $26 million in a Series B funding round led by the Steele Foundation for Hope (SFFH). 💰 Lingopal.ai, a NYC-based real-time speech-to-speech translation company, raised $14 million in Series A funding round led by DCM Ventures, with participation from Scrum Ventures, Marquee Ventures and Angel Investors Network. 💰 AI-powered sports media company ScorePlay, raised $13 million in a round led by Alexis Ohanian Sr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo. ScorePlay's technology is used by more than 200 sports organizations around the world and helps teams streamline their highlights and clips using AI. 💰 Anybuddy, the French platform dedicated to booking racket sports, raised €2 million ($2.1 m) with Seventure Partners’ Sport & Performance fund to support its expansion. 💰 Hiveclass, an edtech platform that hosts online P.E. courses for K-12 students, raised $1.5 million in seed funding. 💰 StepOut, an Indian sports performance analysis and ecosystem technology startup, raised $500 k in its seed round led by Rainmatter. 💰 UK based Pure Energy Music, which delivers expertly curated tracks designed to optimise exercise performance, received a £500,000 ($6.3 k) investment from Finance Yorkshire’s growth fund. 💰Interactive Strength Inc. (TRNR) Inc. signed a binding agreement to acquire Sportstech, a profitable $40 m+ revenue connected-fitness equipment business. 💰 Tournated, an all-in-one white-label sports management solution, secured a €50,000 investment from the Latvian Business Angels Network. 💸 FIFPRO Technologies, a new division of the global labor union for professional soccer players, announced a long-term partnership with Sports Data Labs which includes an equity stake in the international technology provider. 💸Rainmatter by Zerodha invested an undisclosed amount in Sisters in Sweat to support their expansion to 10 cities by 2026. 💸 The Enhanced Games received a multi-million-dollar investment co-led by 1789 Capital. 💸 GMR Group secured a stake in Southern Brave to conclude the European Central Bank's process of selling equity in the Hundred. 🤝 Stagwell , the challenger network built for marketing, announced the acquisition of Gold Rabbit Sports, a global sport marketing agency, for an undisclosed amount.

Latest in the world of #SportsTech 🚀 🚀 The Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI | سكاي) announced the launch of the AI League – a virtual competition running from February 10 to the end of April 2025, with a total prize pool of SAR1 million. 🏆 ThinkSport launched the Innovation Challenge AI & Robotics, calling on Startups and Scaleups Worldwide to join this Startup Competition. 💥Reliance Industries Limited's JioStar officially launched JioHotstar its new streaming platform which was formed by merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar on February 14, 2025. JioHotstar will let viewers watch shows, movies, and live sports without requiring a subscription.    🏀 A year after ASB GlassFloor's debut during the 2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Weekend, the company has set up a temporary testing facility in Orlando, eager to expand its U.S. footprint. ⛳ Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)) and Hero Digital announced the launch of its revamped mobile app designed to help fans feel part of the action. 💻 World Triathlon announced the relaunch of its OTT streaming platform, TriathlonLive, for the 2025 season ahead of WTCS Abu Dhabi. 🎦 New AI-based shooting range cameras were fully incorporated at the Biathlon World Championships , were designed to drive a higher audience for the sport ahead of negotiations for rights deals beyond 2030. 🎾 Tencent obtained the exclusive new media broadcasting rights for Wimbledon in China from 2025-2027, in a deal facilitated by IMG.           🤝 App Cats and Membership Zen agreed to partner to create more apps for NIL collectives. 💪🏽 Williams Racing secured what the British Formula 1 team described as the “biggest partnership deal” in their 48-year history, with software firm Atlassian becoming their title partner. ⚖️ Lega Serie A has taken Stats Perform to court over its abrupt withdrawal from a lucrative betting rights agreement. 🏏 Sony Sports Network bagged broadcast rights for Pakistan Cricket Board's home cricket series & Pakistan Super League 2025. 🏈 Super Bowl Lix on Fox Corporation and Tubi generated more than $800 million in gross advertising revenue. 🤝 1Password became the exclusive security partner at Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology. 💪🏽 Floyd Mayweather, undefeated, undisputed champion of boxing, expanded his empire with the launch of a line of premium nutritional supplements, called 101 (ONE OF ONE). 

🚀 Sport Innovation Challenge AI & Robotics 2025! ThinkSport and AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group are jointly calling on Startups and Scaleups Worldwide to join this Startup Competition for a chance to inspire and disrupt the Sports Industry. 🤝   The final will be at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne Switzerland on 13 May 2025. Win exclusive visibility with the IOC and Sports Federations, prizes including a cash of up to 10 000 CHF and strategic partnerships. 🕫 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d56HPRS6

1080 Motion's Vision for the Indian Sports Market 💪🏽 🎙Continuing focus on the Indian ecosystem in build up to the Indian Sports Biz & Tech Report, we present: Per Nohlert, CEO of 1080 Motion ✅ Takeaways: - Per Nohlert emphasizes the importance of understanding the Indian market. - 1080 Motion's technology disrupts traditional resistance training methods. - The company is focused on expanding into new sports and markets. - Per's recent trip to India revealed a strong interest in sports tech. - There is a growing willingness to invest in high-quality training equipment. - Price sensitivity in India was less of a concern than expected. - 1080 Motion aims to increase local production to reduce costs. - The company is committed to education and customer engagement. - Per highlights the importance of face-to-face interactions with customers. - The future looks promising for 1080 Motion in India and beyond. Tune in on the SportsTech AllStars Podcast on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts to watch the full episode: 🎧: https://lnkd.in/dNdYs-26 🎦: https://lnkd.in/dkSCMK3J #sportstech #sportsbusiness #sportstechnology #sportsinnovation