Top 17 Sports Equipment startups

Sep 06, 2025 | By Paul Schäfer

These companies focus on developing high-performance new sports equipment that enhances athletes' capabilities, durability and safety.
1
Country: USA | Funding: $580M
Tonal uses intelligent technology, expert coaching, and personalized guidance to help any Tonal member be his or her strongest.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $52.5M
OxeFit provides a strength training system that uses AI-powered technology that integrates robotics, movement, and performance tracking.
3
Country: USA | Funding: $20.8M
Proteus Motion develops a physical rehabilitation technology to optimize movement using 3D resistance training and analytics.
4
Country: Portugal | Funding: $10.9M
BHOUT develops a gamified boxing bag integrated with AI and sensors on the bag, coupled with computer vision technology.
5
Country: Switzerland | Funding: CHF5M
Equip Sport offers self-service lockers for premium sports rental.
6
Country: Israel | Funding: $2.5M
World's first In-home tennis simulator, combining real gameplay with AI coaching and global connectivity.
7
Country: Finland | Funding: €2M
Zenniz is an ITF approved game tracking solution that provides real-time information.
8
Country: USA | Funding: $1.2M
GRIND built an ecosystem of interactive sports equipment - starting with the first portable basketball shooting machine.
9
Country: Austria | Funding: €450K
Trackbar digitalizes gym equipment and connects coaches directly with members.
10
Country: Australia | Funding: A$380K
Disrupt is creating the words first fully customizable sport gear platform.
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