Startups Investment Recap – January 19th

Next League to acquire the Infront X professional services

Infront and Next League, the New York based digital growth consultancy and technology services company, have entered into an agreement for Next League to acquire the professional services and digital product businesses of Infront X.

African gaming startup Carry1st raises $27M

Since its launch in 2018, Carry1st, a publisher of social games and interactive content across Africa, has raised funding from investors such as Google via its Africa Investment Fund and Avenir Growth Capital.

Australian Sports Tech Startup Lands $1.2M

Australian sports tech startup Play Today has launched with a $1.2 million investment from Clive Mayhew, which aims to use web3 technology to revolutionize the way golfers book and play golf.

Qatar displays a bold intention for sports tech investment

Qatar’s $450 billion wealth fund is looking to invest in soccer technology in order to enhance the fan experience and drive revenue growth.

Young Indian fitness and wellness startups secures $1M in pre-seed funding

Podeum, a startup that helps people discover and book fitness and wellness services, has raised $1m in a pre-seed funding round led by Titan Capital, Bharat Founders Fund, and other angel investors. The company will use the funds to accelerate product development and expand to new markets.