April 2026 | SportsTech & Startup Funding News | India – Mumbai-based sports-tech startup SportVot has raised ₹32.7 crore (approximately $3.5 million) in a fresh funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund.
The round also saw participation from:
- Anicut Capital
- LetsVenture
- Capital A
- Succeed Innovation
In addition, angel investors such as Garima Vohra and Gaurav Chanana participated in the round.
Funding to Drive Global Expansion & AI Innovation
The newly raised capital will be used to:
- Expand into international markets
- Strengthen AI-driven production and streaming capabilities
- Enhance its platform for sports broadcasting and distribution
“With participation in grassroots and recreational sports rising rapidly we are seeing strong demand for accessible broadcast and streaming solutions. This funding allows us to expand internationally and invest further in our AI-led production and distribution capabilities,” said Siddhant Agarwal, co-founder of SportVot.
Solving the “Unstreamed Sports” Problem
SportVot is addressing a major gap in the global sports ecosystem:
“Nearly 99% of sports played globally go unstreamed due to high production costs and limited access to technology. We are trying to bridge that gap by making professional-grade sports broadcasting accessible to leagues and organisers of all sizes,” Agarwal said.
The platform focuses on enabling affordable, scalable broadcasting solutions, especially for:
- Grassroots sports
- Amateur leagues
- Lesser-known sporting events
AI-Powered End-to-End Sports Broadcasting
Founded in 2019 by Siddhant Agarwal, Shubhangi Gupta, and Yash Bhagwatkar, SportVot offers a complete AI-powered broadcasting platform.
Key Capabilities:
- Automated video production
- Real-time match data integration
- Live streaming and distribution
- Analytics and performance insights
This allows organisers to broadcast matches at a fraction of traditional costs.
Strong Growth & Global Reach
The company has already built significant scale:
- Streamed 5 lakh+ matches
- Presence in 30+ countries
- Reached 100 million+ viewers globally
SportVot is now expanding into:
👉 North America
👉 Europe
👉 Middle East
👉 Australia
Positioning itself at the intersection of sports, media, and technology.
Business Model
SportVot generates revenue through:
- Fees from tournament organisers and leagues
- Pay-per-view content
- Subscription-based streaming
- Brand partnerships and sponsorships
This diversified model supports scalable monetisation across markets.
Market Opportunity: Rise of Digital Sports Streaming
The global sports streaming market is witnessing rapid growth due to:
- Increasing demand for digital content consumption
- Rising participation in grassroots sports
- Need for affordable broadcasting solutions
Platforms like SportVot are unlocking new opportunities by bringing visibility and revenue potential to underrepresented sports segments.
Editor’s Take
The biggest opportunity in sports isn’t just in major leagues—it’s in the long tail of untelevised events.
By combining AI with accessibility, SportVot is tapping into a market that has remained largely untapped.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape. She has written extensively on fintech, AI and emerging startups.