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HYPE Sports Innovation

HYPE Sports Innovation

Overview

HYPE Sports Innovation is a global ecosystem for sports technology that operates a venture capital arm known as HYPE Capital. Founded in 2015, the firm actively invests in and accelerates startups in the sports tech industry, including sectors like media, software, esports, gaming, augmented reality, and virtual reality. HYPE runs a Global Virtual Accelerator (GVA) program and manages a portfolio of over 250 sports tech startups. The organization connects startups with a network of over 100 sports brands, clubs, and federations to foster innovation and commercial success.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

HYPE Sports Innovation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
counterTENDec 2023AcceleratorLead
counterTENSep 2022AcceleratorLead
MindflyNov 2021SeedCo-investor
Mobii SystemsApr 2021AcceleratorCo-investor
FlightOpsMar 2021AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Shai Albaranes

Investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon, England
Year FoundedN/A

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