LEAD

leAD Sports Accelerator, established in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, focuses on sourcing, funding, and driving the growth of early-stage startups in the sports, health, and entertainment sectors. Inspired by the legacy of Adi Dassler, leAD has built a diverse portfolio of 30 companies from around the world, empowering founders to create their own impact in the industry. The firm specializes in innovative solutions related to fan engagement, connected athletes, and health and well-being. To facilitate the growth of its portfolio, leAD employs three investment vehicles—Academy, Portfolio, and ADvantage Fund—and collaborates with notable partners, including adidas and Citi Private Bank. Through smart investments, access to a premier network, and expert training, leAD is dedicated to fostering the development of groundbreaking technologies in sports and health.

Past deals in Sports

Locker Corp.

Seed Round in 2025
Connecting people to their passions by building online marketplaces for niche sports communities.

TITANIUM Sports Nutrition

Venture Round in 2022
TITANIUM Sports Nutrition is a Delaware-based corporation that produces and sells sports nutrition products in the US and several Latin American countries, as well as Switzerland. The company specializes in creating natural, clinically formulated products designed to enhance athletic performance, including electrolyte hydration mixes, energy bars, chews, and ready-to-drink protein shakes. These products are tailored to specific sports, providing faster hydration and increased energy while minimizing stomach distress. TITANIUM operates through subsidiaries in Colombia and Mexico.

Gemini Sports Analytics

Seed Round in 2022
Gemini Sports Analytics is a company that focuses on developing a data management platform tailored for the sports management industry. The platform employs artificial intelligence-based predictive analytics tools, which assist sports managers in making informed, data-driven decisions. By utilizing these advanced analytics, Gemini Sports Analytics aims to improve athlete welfare and enhance overall athletic performance. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to address the unique challenges faced by sports managers, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the evolving landscape of sports management.

Wingfield

Series A in 2022
Wingfield GmbH is a Hanover, Germany-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing smart court technology for tennis. The company offers a system that integrates hardware and artificial intelligence to transform any tennis court into a smart court. This innovative technology tracks scores, analyzes strokes, and provides personalized feedback to players immediately after matches or practice sessions. By making advanced game analytics accessible at a fraction of the cost of professional systems, Wingfield enables players and coaches to enhance training and review performance effectively, thereby elevating the overall tennis experience for amateurs.

TITANIUM Sports Nutrition

Seed Round in 2022
TITANIUM Sports Nutrition is a Delaware-based corporation that produces and sells sports nutrition products in the US and several Latin American countries, as well as Switzerland. The company specializes in creating natural, clinically formulated products designed to enhance athletic performance, including electrolyte hydration mixes, energy bars, chews, and ready-to-drink protein shakes. These products are tailored to specific sports, providing faster hydration and increased energy while minimizing stomach distress. TITANIUM operates through subsidiaries in Colombia and Mexico.

Phlex

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Phlex is a sports technology company dedicated to transforming the swimming industry. It has developed a swimming fitness tracking platform that measures and tracks various fitness aspects of swimmers. This platform features a machine learning-based application that offers automated workout detection, heart rate analysis, and stroke pattern recognition. In addition, it provides workout planning and suggestions tailored to individual needs, helping professional swimmers enhance their performance and develop their skills more effectively.

Break Sports

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Break Sports is an online platform that enables users to discover and book recreational sport activities. It specializes in tennis, offering coaching access, training sessions, competitions, and more, while partnering with various organizations to enhance the user experience.

Break Sports

Seed Round in 2020
Break Sports is an online platform that enables users to discover and book recreational sport activities. It specializes in tennis, offering coaching access, training sessions, competitions, and more, while partnering with various organizations to enhance the user experience.

20/20 Armor

Venture Round in 2019
20/20 Armor develops electronic protective gear for martial arts, including an electronic chestguard, headgear, and an accompanying application. The hardware measures impact and provides scoring reminiscent of video games, while tracking reaction time, stamina, and power to help athletes monitor progress objectively. The system gamifies sparring, supports training and member retention for clubs, and the company aims to establish a standard training system for all striking martial arts and an official scoring method for competitions, with the broader goal of advancing Taekwondo toward professional status.

Champions Round

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.

Pitz

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pitz, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing the experience of amateur football players through its innovative gaming application. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Guadalajara, Mexico, Pitz offers a platform that allows users to engage in various aspects of the game, such as creating line-ups, participating in press conferences, and receiving personal rankings and ratings. The application incorporates video and commentary technology to showcase a player's best moments on the field, enriched by professional commentators to make the content engaging and shareable. Additionally, Pitz serves as a marketplace that connects amateur players with sponsorship opportunities and facilitates the organization of league tournaments, helping players manage teams and maintain communication. This dual approach fosters a vibrant community centered on soccer while providing players with avenues to monetize their highlights.

Live Penalty

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Live Penalty s.r.o. is a Czech company established in 2019 and headquartered in Prague. It specializes in developing an innovative football launching machine that allows multiple users to control the device via their online platforms to score goals against real goalkeepers. The company's offering includes a unique live video streaming feature that integrates real-life football with digital gaming, enabling players to engage in competitive gameplay using actual athlete performances. Unlike traditional video games, Live Penalty's system showcases genuine goalie reactions to various striker attempts, enhancing the immersive experience for users. This hybrid platform caters to a wide audience, from novice players to seasoned professionals, making it a distinctive player in the gaming and sports technology sectors.

ProphetX

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Prophet solves the price and liquidity issues riddled with the sportsbook model today. Users can set prices for others to take, or take positions on the prices already available. This gives users the best odds and separates ProphetX from traditional sportsbooks.

TITANIUM Sports Nutrition

Seed Round in 2019
TITANIUM Sports Nutrition is a Delaware-based corporation that produces and sells sports nutrition products in the US and several Latin American countries, as well as Switzerland. The company specializes in creating natural, clinically formulated products designed to enhance athletic performance, including electrolyte hydration mixes, energy bars, chews, and ready-to-drink protein shakes. These products are tailored to specific sports, providing faster hydration and increased energy while minimizing stomach distress. TITANIUM operates through subsidiaries in Colombia and Mexico.

20/20 Armor

Seed Round in 2018
20/20 Armor develops electronic protective gear for martial arts, including an electronic chestguard, headgear, and an accompanying application. The hardware measures impact and provides scoring reminiscent of video games, while tracking reaction time, stamina, and power to help athletes monitor progress objectively. The system gamifies sparring, supports training and member retention for clubs, and the company aims to establish a standard training system for all striking martial arts and an official scoring method for competitions, with the broader goal of advancing Taekwondo toward professional status.

Venuzle

Seed Round in 2017
Venuzle is a platform that operates an online marketplace to search and book sports venues, courses, and trainers, and to connect players and teams. It also provides an enterprise management solution for municipalities, local councils, clubs, and schools to digitalize sports administration. Founded in 2014 and based in Austria, Venuzle has been used in Graz since launch and serves a growing network of institutions, managing hundreds of venues across the country. The platform enables users to discover activities nearby and offers tools for organizers and providers to manage bookings, calendars, and partnerships.

Evolve Basketball App

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Evolve Basketball is a mobile application that offers personal basketball training services to its users. The application enables its users to interact with certified basketball trainers of their preference to obtain content and personal training programs and workout schedules. It features news feeds, workout calendars, nutritional plans, and basketball video galleries. It is available for iOS platforms. Evolve basketball was launched in 2015 by Devon Butler and Lafayette Julius.

Who Knows Wins

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Who Knows Wins Ltd is a company based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, that operates an online betting platform focused on sports. Founded in 2014, it offers a unique social gaming experience where users, including friends, family, and colleagues, can predict and compete against each other for cash prizes. The platform allows participants to engage in leagues using their knowledge, skill, and luck to forecast the outcomes of various sporting events. With features like live updates and chat functionality, Who Knows Wins enhances user interaction and engagement, making it an appealing choice for sports enthusiasts looking to test their expertise in a competitive environment.

Winmill

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Winmill is a robotics company based in Riga, Latvia, specializing in the development of advanced training equipment for ice hockey. The company creates robotic platforms equipped with stereo cameras that analyze players' positions, movements, and speeds during training sessions. These robots possess the capability to autonomously pass and shoot pucks, allowing coaches to effectively train athletes while providing detailed feedback on their performance and progress. By integrating technology into hockey training, Winmill aims to enhance the training experience for both coaches and players.

UNIT 1

Pre Seed Round in 2017
UNIT 1 is an innovation company focused on action sports, comprising a team of riders, designers, engineers, and business builders committed to developing groundbreaking products. Their flagship offering, the Soundshield helmet, integrates detachable wireless headphones, allowing users to enjoy music while participating in various action sports. This helmet features a sports-specific interface, built-in microphone, and safety lights, enhancing both the user experience and safety for activities such as skiing, snowboarding, skating, and biking. By merging safety with advanced technology, UNIT 1 aims to redefine the way enthusiasts engage with their sports.

Wingfield

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Wingfield GmbH is a Hanover, Germany-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing smart court technology for tennis. The company offers a system that integrates hardware and artificial intelligence to transform any tennis court into a smart court. This innovative technology tracks scores, analyzes strokes, and provides personalized feedback to players immediately after matches or practice sessions. By making advanced game analytics accessible at a fraction of the cost of professional systems, Wingfield enables players and coaches to enhance training and review performance effectively, thereby elevating the overall tennis experience for amateurs.

ATLAS Live Tracking

Pre Seed Round in 2017
ATLAS Live Tracking develops Bluetooth timing technology for professional race timers and organizers, including a wearable band that displays live timing and rankings using geo-location with cloud-based data synchronization. It enables real-time athlete tracking and allows fans to follow events remotely, enhancing spectator engagement. The company aims to be a leading platform and race-solution provider for endurance events worldwide, building a global community around endurance sports.

Pitz

Seed Round in 2017
Pitz, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing the experience of amateur football players through its innovative gaming application. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Guadalajara, Mexico, Pitz offers a platform that allows users to engage in various aspects of the game, such as creating line-ups, participating in press conferences, and receiving personal rankings and ratings. The application incorporates video and commentary technology to showcase a player's best moments on the field, enriched by professional commentators to make the content engaging and shareable. Additionally, Pitz serves as a marketplace that connects amateur players with sponsorship opportunities and facilitates the organization of league tournaments, helping players manage teams and maintain communication. This dual approach fosters a vibrant community centered on soccer while providing players with avenues to monetize their highlights.
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