Top 14 Smart Stadium startups

Updated: Apr 01, 2026
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These startups focus on sports event management, ticketing, real-time attendance analytics, crowd management, IoT-based security and immersive AR/VR experiences, etc.
1
Evolv
Country: USA | Funding: $558.3M
Evolv Technology is developing a contactless, AI-enabled screening system for stadiums. Evolv's weapon detection technology is designed to ensure a seamless fan experience during peak hours, ensuring a comfortable experience. The connected IoT system combines intelligent hardware, cloud analytics, and integration with other systems to provide analytics and data-driven security management.
2
OnePlan
Country: UK | Funding: $15.2M
OnePlan is a collaborative, real-time platform that provides the full suite of sports event planning, design and management tools.
3
Dartfish
Country: Switzerland | Funding: $6.5M
Dartfish develops online and offline video solutions for coaches, athletes, pros, students, teachers, healthcare, and sports organizations.
4
3D Digital Venue
Country: Spain | Funding: €2.5M
3D Digital Venue provides Interactive Digital Venue Management solutions to Sports & Entertainment venues across the globe.
5
Blink Identity
Country: USA | Funding: $1.6M
Privacy preserving face recognition technology for personalized customer experiences and increased venue safety.
6
Vow
Country: USA | Funding: $920K
Building the future of guest management across live experiences and events.
7
Pumpjack Dataworks
Country: USA | Funding: $550K
Pumpjack Dataworks develops a customer data platform for sports organizations to know their customer base and increase their value.
8
Imagine AR
Country: Canada | Funding: $430K
ImagineAR is an emerging digital content production company.
9
Grablr
Country: USA | Funding: $60K
Grablr is an delivery app for fans at the stadium.
10
DIBZ
Country: Canada | Funding: $50K
DIBZ provides real-time seat upgrade solutions to existing ticket holders.
11
Pronto CX
Country: USA
Pronto CX provides app-less commerce solutions to provide Smart Stadium Experience
12
Stadicom
Country: Israel
Stadicom’s 5G technology revolutionizes traditional stadiums enabling sports organizations to affordably provide a cutting-edge platform that integrates lightning-fast connectivity with a user-friendly app improving the fan experience.
13
OZ
Country: UK
OZ Smart Stadium is a unique and innovative professional broadcast solution. With multiple cameras and high-end graphics, the Smart Stadium lets you capture and broadcast real-time matches.
14
turfcoach
Country: Germany
turfcoach provides innovative hardware and software solutions for automatic data collection across your entire pitch. Monitor key turf parameters continuously and with ease
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