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Centre Court signs first cheque to Stupa Sports, eyes more opportunities
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1y ago
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Centre Court Capital (CCC), a sports technology and gaming fund, has selected 10 startups from a pool of over 350 potential investments. The fund's first investment has been made in Stupa Sports Analytics, a company that offers AI-driven solutions for player performance analysis and sports digitization tools. CCC aims to invest in tech-enabled sports businesses and will focus on opportunities related to performance analytics and fan engagement. With a target corpus of INR 350 crore, CCC has already received INR 200 crore in commitments from investors. The fund is looking to make 8-10 investments and reserves 50% of the fund for follow-up rounds.
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Stupa Sports Analytics, Infurnia secure early-stage funding
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1y ago
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Sports technology startup Stupa Sports Analytics has raised $3.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Centre Court Capital and Peer Capital. The company plans to use the funds to expand internationally, improve its technology, and hire talent. Stupa Sports Analytics offers AI-based solutions for player performance analytics, broadcasting capabilities, and sports digitization tools. Meanwhile, architecture and design software startup Infurnia has secured $1.2 million in funding to expand its market presence and develop its products. Infurnia provides a cloud-based platform for professionals to design buildings, interiors, and modular kitchens.
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Stupa Sports Analytics raises Rs 28 Cr in pre-Series A round
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1y ago
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Sportstech startup Stupa Sports Analytics has raised Rs 28 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital. Earlier to this pre-Series A round, Stupa had raised Rs 7.5 crore in seed and pre-seed funding. The proceeds will be used to fuel its talent acquisition, global expansion, and product enhancement initiatives. The latest fund pool will also be deployed to attract top AI/ML and engineering talent to build advanced solutions. The fund will also power Stupa’s ambitions to expand globally into markets like the US, UK, Australia, and the Middle East while expanding its existing presence in regions like Europe and Asia. Founded by Megha Gambhir, Stupa Sports Analytics offers a comprehensive suite of AI-driven solutions for advanced analytics of player performance data, broadcasting capabilities and sports digitization tools for athletes, sports federations, broadcasters and fan communities worldwide. Stupa claims to have established over 15 strategic partnerships with key governing bodies and sports federations, primarily in Europe.
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Centre Court Capital backs Quidich Innovation Labs in Series A funding round
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1y ago
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Venture capital firm Centre Court Capital (CCC) has led a Series A investment round in Quidich Innovation Labs, a sports broadcast technology company. The funding will be used to enhance Quidich's technology and expand its reach into new sports and geographies. Quidich is known for its advanced camera systems, computer vision, and augmented reality, and aims to elevate live sports broadcasts. CCC's investment aligns with its focus on sports technology and follows its initial investment in sports analytics company Stupa Sports Analytics. Quidich has partnerships with major sports entities such as BCCI and ICC.
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Centre Court Capital Floats Maiden INR 350 Cr Sports Tech And Gaming Fund
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1y ago
Medial
Mumbai-based venture capital fund Centre Court Capital has launched its inaugural INR 350 crore fund, with a focus on the sports and gaming sectors. The fund, which has already raised INR 200 crore from investors and athletes, aims to be at the forefront of India's sports and gaming revolution. It has already made two undisclosed investments in the sports tech space and will primarily focus on early-stage opportunities. Centre Court Capital also plans to launch an offshore feeder fund in GIFT City to attract international investors.
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Centre Court Capital announces maiden fund for sports and gaming startups
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1y ago
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Centre Court Capital has announced the launch of Rs 350 crore (approximately $42 million) worth maiden fund for sports and gaming startups. Founded by Mustafa Ghouse, Alok Samtaney, the fund will back founders bringing innovative tech and pushing the boundaries of the sports and gaming ecosystem. Centre Court Capital is SEBI-registered Category II AIF, and is soon launching an offshore feeder fund in GIFT City, to raise capital from international investors. The fund has already completed its first two investments in the sports tech space. As per the fund, it will look to focus on early stage opportunities, earmarking Rs 8 to 24 crore, while reserving 40-50% of the fund for follow-on investments. The sector-focused VC fund has already raised Rs 200 crore in commitments from investors and athletes. Other notable figures from the world of sport and media have also joined.
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Stupa Sports Analytics Nets INR 28 Cr To Offer AI Solutions To Sports Federations
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1y ago
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Sports analytics startup Stupa Sports Analytics has raised INR 28 Cr (approximately $3.3 Mn) in its Pre-Series A funding round. The Gurugram-based company, founded in 2020, offers AI-driven solutions like player performance analytics to sports federations. The funds will be used for talent acquisition, global expansion, and product scaling. Stupa aims to penetrate the B2C market in India and the US while deepening its existing business in Europe and Asia. They currently serve over 15 sports federations and have partnered with the European Federation for Table Tennis. India is home to 1,549 sports tech startups.
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Former JSW Sports CEO launches ₹350 cr sports tech, gaming fund
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1y ago
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Former CEO of JSW Sports, Mustafa Ghouse, and former investment director of TVS Capital and Sabre Partners, Alok Samtaney, have established a sports tech and gaming fund called Centre Court Capital (CCC). The fund, worth ₹350 crore, already has ₹200 crore pledged by investors including the Sajjan Jindal Family Trust. Other investors include Sidbi, PremjiInvest, GMR Sports, and SG Sports. CCC will focus on early-stage opportunities in the sports tech space, with plans to raise capital from international investors through an offshore feeder fund in Gift City. India's gaming sector, with 396 million gamers, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% over the next five years.
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Centre Court Capital marks first close of maiden VC fund
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1y ago
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Sports technology and gaming-focused venture capital firm Centre Court Capital has achieved the first close of its debut investment fund. The category-II alternative investment fund, which is seeking to amass INR3.5bn ($46.8m), has raised INR2bn from investors including the family office of Sajjan Jindal, US investment firm PremjiInvest, the Small Industries Development Bank of India and GMR Sports. The fund will invest in sports and gaming tech start-ups in India, aiming for 15 investments in the next three years.
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Centre Court loops in new LP, nears final close of maiden sports-focused VC fund
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10m ago
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- Centre Court Capital attracts Indian institutional limited partner for maiden fund - Firm founded by Mustafa Ghouse and Alok Samtaney - Focus on sports technology and gaming investments - Maiden fund nearing final close - Partnership with Indian LP brings firm closer to final target - Founders bring extensive experience in sports and investment industries
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India’s Sportstech Field: 13 Startups Tapping The Sports Opportunity
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9m ago
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Indian sports tech startups have raised a total of $139 million in funding across 29 deals from 2014 to November 2022. Despite the relatively low funding amount, there is growing momentum in the Indian sports tech space with notable figures launching sports tech funds, IIT Madras hosting its inaugural Sports Tech Start-Up Conclave, and Centre Court Capital introducing a sports tech fund worth INR 350 crore. There is still plenty of untapped potential for innovative startups in areas like venue booking, athlete performance tracking, and analytics.
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