Startups Investment Recap – February 9
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Startups Investment Recap – February 9
Midnite raises $16M to develop Gen Z-focused esports betting apps
The funding round was led by the Raine Group, while existing investors are reported to have increased their investment in the London-based company.
Fitness app Future raises $75M in Series C funding round
San Francisco-based fitness app Future has secured $75 million in a funding round that included Kevin Durant’s Thirty Five Ventures, Philadelphia 76ers, Harris Blitzer Entertainment and golfer Rory McIlroy.
Tennis Hall of Famer Nick Bollettieri invests in coaching app Bounx
Sports tech platform Bounx recently announced a collaboration agreement and subsequent investment by legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettier.
Entain acquire Avid Gaming, including Sports Interaction, in a £174M deal
Entain has announced the acquisition of Avid Gaming that includes leading Canadian online sports betting and gaming brand Sports Interaction.
MTG sells ESL Gaming to Savvy Gaming Group for $1.05B
ESL Gaming, the world’s largest independent esports company, has been acquired by Savvy Gaming Group in an all-cash transaction.
Sidelines secure $25M with plans to expand in the US market
Israel-based sports tech startup Sidelines are poised to expand in the US after raising $25 million in a funding round led by investment firms NFX and MoreTech.
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