Sports Tech Founders Initiative
Founders Network

Sports Tech Founders Initiative

Our Leadership Team

Andrew Kao
Sector Chair
Founder, 77SPARX Studio, Inc.
FN April 2023 Cohort

Sector Chair for EdTech (vertical within Consumer (B2C)). Auto-imported.

A Founders Network member speaking at an event

About Sports Tech Founders Initiative

The Founders Network Sports Software Initiative brings together founders that are improving athletic performance through technology, innovating on sports management and promotion, and in other ways advancing the future of sports. We provide full-lifecycle support to founders in sports technology, from raising capital to scaling your operations.

600+
Vetted tech founders
$50B+
In exits by members
55%
Serial founders
100+
Events a year
Next step

Meet us

Membership is by nomination and approval. Request an invitation and we'll review your background. If it's a fit, we arrange a nomination and invite you to the Nominee Preview Q&A, a 30-minute Zoom where current members walk through how Founders Network works and take questions. The next one is Thursday, November 19 at 9:30 AM PT.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does sports tech raise?

Sports tech private financings hit a record $14.3 billion in 2025, with 23 rounds above $100 million, according to Drake Star. Including M&A, total deal value reached $200 billion.

How do I meet other sports tech founders?

Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders, with chapter events and introductions across a global network.

How do I join Founders Network as a sports tech founder?

Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and we'll follow up.

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