Top 60 Sport Tech startups in UK

Jun 04, 2026
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HIT Coach
HITAI is an AI-powered combat sports analytics platform that transforms a single camera feed into real-time performance insights and broadcast-ready fight analytics, without requiring sensors or additional hardware. Using proprietary computer vision and machine learning models, HITAI detects strikes, movement, impact, and fighter activity during both training and live events. The platform serves athletes, coaches, gyms, promoters, and broadcasters through advanced analytics, live overlays, and fan engagement tools designed to modernize combat sports globally at scale.
2
Genius Sports
Funding: $489.1M
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media.
3
Midnite
Funding: $161.1M
Midnite provides a sportsbook platform that offers sports betting and eSports wagering.
4
Hawk-Eye Innovations
Hawk-Eye is a British company that develops vision-processing, video replay, and creative graphical technologies for sports.
5
Fnatic
Funding: $54.9M
FNATIC is a global esports performance brand, laser-focused on levelling up every gamer
6
Playermaker
Funding: $40M
Playermaker is a football tech startup that provides coaching enhancement solutions for football academies.
7
Classic Football Shirts
Funding: $38.5M
Classic Football Shirts is the home of classic, rare, retro and vintage football shirts from around the world, new & used.
8
Laka
Funding: $36.6M
Laka is a peer-to-peer bicycle insurance platform that covers bicycles and equipment.
9
Baller League
Funding: $35M
Baller League is a 6-a-side football league blending traditional football with the street football culture.
10
Poolhouse
Funding: $34M
Poolhouse is a billiards table booking service offering impeccable service, dynamic gameplay, and a carefully curated food and drink menu. It's suitable for both spontaneous games, planned group evenings and corporate events for up to 650 guests. Prices vary depending on time of the day, group size and game duration; for example, during off-peak hours, sessions start from £15 per person for an hour.
11
FitXR
Funding: $27.8M
FitXR is an immersive AR & VR fitness platform on a mission to create a movement for movement.
12
OnePlan
Funding: $15.2M
OnePlan is a collaborative, real-time platform that provides the full suite of sports event planning, design and management tools.
13
Quell
Funding: $12.8M
Quell delivers a virtual fitness world that offers a unique experience of intense workout while gaming to achieve fitness goals.
14
Runna
Funding: £7.9M
Runna helps people to train better and love running. Acquired by Strava
15
Carv
Funding: $9.8M
Carv is developing a wearable skiing device that acts as a digital coach. You attach a Carv clip to the strap of each boot. The device transmits data to your phone via Bluetooth while you ski. The app uses AI to analyze your performance, tracking each run and prompting you how to improve your skills. Real-time audio prompts help you quickly correct mistakes and perform better on your next run.
16
MAGIC AI
Funding: $7.5M
MAGIC AI creates personal trainer in a beautifully designed wall mirror.
17
Heidi
Funding: £5.9M
Heidi is an online travel company. The most flexible ski holidays, made easy.
18
BLOK
Funding: $7.4M
BLOK is one of London’s leading boutique class based gyms, combining fitness with art, design, and fashion.
19
Apex Rides
Funding: £5.6M
Apex Rides is the direct-to-consumer in-home smart-bike and app concept.
20
Condense
Funding: £5.1M
Condense transforms stream real-world 3D events live into any video game built on Unity or Unreal.
Editor: Paul Schäfer
Paul is a sport journalist for more than 11 years. He specializes in writing match previews across several leagues and competitions around the world, and his insightful tips have amassed a total readership in excess of 5.2 million till date. He graduated from the Universität Hamburg (Institute of Human Movement Science). He is a huge fan of Bayern Munich. In his free time, Paul enjoys playing tennis and padel with his friends and collegues. You can contact Paul at paulschafer(at)sportstartups(dot)com