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Comcast NBCUniversal Sports Tech Program Features Several AI-Startups
This week, numerous sports executives are meeting in Atlanta with entrepreneurs and startup founders for the start of the Comcast NBCUniversal…
Ecommerce Startup Diddo Receives Boost From Comcast NBCUniversal Sports Tech Program
Diddo, a Santa Monica-based ecommerce startup, has been selected for the Comcast NBCUniversal Sports Tech Program, allowing the company to experiment…
Comcast SportsTech Announces 2025 Cohort
This week, 10 sports-focused companies were chosen for the fifth class of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech. The program, let by Jenna Kurath and…
Top News from the World of Sports Tech & Biz
Comcast NBCUniversal Sports Tech announced the 10 companies that made it to the fifth class of accelerator program.
Tampa tech firm lands six-month gig with Comcast NBCUniversal
Tampa-based Satisfi Labs was recently announced as one of ten companies to join Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech program. It is one of two Florida…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Welcomes 10 Companies to its 2025 Program
10 enterprise-ready companies were chosen for the fifth class of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech. This R&D program, powered by Boomtown…
Startups Europeias Invadem os EUA e Revolucionam o Esporte com Tecnologia de Ponta!
Prepare-se para uma revolução no mundo dos esportes! Duas startups europeias estão atravessando o Atlântico para participar de um programa de…
Tampa tech firm lands six-month gig with Comcast NBCUniversal
Tampa-based Satisfi Labs was recently announced as one of ten companies to join Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech program. It is one of two Florida…
The five-year growth of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech program
The latest cohort for Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech marks the fifth-year milestone for a program that’s morphed during its existence, from startup…
Smart Navigation Firm PAM Wins Coveted Slot In Influential US Sports Tech Incubator Program
The Aussie wayfinding firm PAM has pitched its way into what could be a very lucrative six-month tech incubator program run by media and sports giant…
AI startups from around the globe go head-to-head in Comcast NBCUniversal Sports Tech Program
The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech accelerator program has entered its fifth year, selecting 10 early-stage sports technology companies from a record…
European sports tech heads to US with media giant Comcast
Two European sports tech startups are heading to the US for an R&D programme run by media giant Comcast. Ireland’s Orreco will cross the…
European sports tech heads to US with media giant Comcast
Two European sports tech startups are heading to the US for an R&D programme run by media giant Comcast. Ireland’s Orreco will cross the…
Smart navigation platform PAM selected in 2025 Comcast SportsTech Program
Australian smart navigation platform PAM has been selected in the 2025 Comcast Sportstech Program. The highly regarded program allows PAM to…
European sports tech heads to US with media giant Comcast
Two European sports tech startups are heading to the US for an R&D programme run by media giant Comcast. Ireland’s Orreco will cross the…
SBJ Morning Buzz – Comcast NBCU SportsTech names fifth cohort
The participating companies were selected from an application pool of more than 1,600 and will have the chance to collaborate throughout the program’s…
Comcast NBCU SportsTech names fifth cohort
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech has announced the fifth class of its research-and-development program, a 10-company group that will see the six-month…
AI dominates Comcast’s 2025 SportTech accelerator intake as Green Bay Packers’ TitletownTech plans US$1bn NFL Startup Draft
Ten startups have been admitted to Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech’s accelerator programme for 2025, earning the opportunity to work with major…
Accelerating Change: How Sports Navigates Bumpy Startup Sector
Tim Brownstone, the founder of smart clothes company Kymira, which infuses infrared technology in otherwise unassuming garments to improve performance…
Two Vancouver-based tech companies land deals in Comcast’s SportsTech Program
Plantiga Technologies Inc. and Fobi AI Inc. were a part of the fourth class of the program, a cohort of 10 companies from around North America that…
SBJ Power Up: Comcast NBCU SportsTech Accelerator recaps ’24 cohort
The 2024 edition of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator will end this week with capstone presentations at the Rally Innovation Conference…
Fourth Class of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Secures 15 Business Deals with Consortium Partners
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech announced that its fourth class of 10 companies has secured 15 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals through the…
Participants in Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech’s Startup Program Secure 15 Business Deals
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech has announced that the 10 companies in the fourth class of its program for startups have secured 15 pilots,…
Fourth Class of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Secures 15 Business Deals with Consortium Partners
Entrepreneurs spent the past six months working alongside a prestigious roster of partners, including NBC Sports, Premier League, NASCAR, and PGA TOUR…
Philadelphia Flyers Embrace Infrared-Emitting Recovery Wear From Kymira
Kymira partnered with the Flyers after being one of 10 companies accepted into a six-month program as part of the fourth class of the Comcast…
Notre Dame Joins As Partner Of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Program
Before launching the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech program in January 2020, company executives Jenna Kurath and Bill Connors reached out to Pete…
Notre Dame Joins Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Consortium
Comcast has announced that The University of Notre Dame has joined the partner consortium for Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech as the program’s first…
Notre Dame joins Comcast NBCU SportsTech
Comcast has announced that The University of Notre Dame has joined the partner consortium for Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech as the program’s first…
SBJ Morning Buzz: Comcast SportsTech accelerator adds Notre Dame
The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech accelerator has added Notre Dame as a program partner. SportsTech, which is operated jointly by Comcast and…
Notre Dame joins NBC Sports’ tech accelerator to digitise college football
College football giant Notre Dame has signed up as the latest partner for media giant Comcast’s sports technology incubator, strengthening ties…
Comcast SportsTech accelerator adds Notre Dame
The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech accelerator has added Notre Dame as a program partner. SportsTech, which is operated jointly by Comcast and…
Notre Dame Joins Comcast NBCU’s SportsTech Consortium
Comcast said that Notre Dame has become the first collegiate organization to participate in the Comcast NBCU Sports Tech accelerator program. As part…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Welcomes The University of Notre Dame to its Partner Consortium
Comcast announced today that The University of Notre Dame has joined the partner consortium for Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech, powered by Boomtown…
Comcast Attracts International Startups For Sports Tech Accelerator
Since launching the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator in 2021, the giant telecommunications and media company has cast a wide net in its…
Jenna Kurath – Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech | Accelerator Program, Selecting Startups, and Cohort #4
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech finds, funds, and fast-tracks innovative startups from around the world to invest in and develop the next generation…
AI, Digital Wallet Firm Picked for Sports Accelerator Program
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital wallet provider firm Fobi AI Inc. announced it is one of ten companies picked from 1,500 applicants for the…
Les 10 startups qui intègrent le programme américain « SportsTech » de l’accélérateur Comcast NBCUniversal en 2024
Depuis 2021, la géant Comcast gère avec l’accélérateur de startups « Boomtown » un programme dédié aux jeunes sociétés dans le sport et la…
Four Canadian Companies Selected To Comcast SportsTech Accelerator
Four Canadian tech startups have been selected to join Comcast NBCUniversal’s 2024 SportsTech Accelerator. Canada leads the pack with the highest…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Announces 10 New Startups For 2024 Cohort
The immersive six-month program will kick off in March and the 10 companies selected will have a chance to engage with some of the top sports and tech…
SBJ Power Up: Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator picks latest cohort
The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator announced the 10 startups chosen for its 2024 program, SBJ’s Rob Schaefer and Chris Smith…
This week, Comcast SportsTech announced 10 companies that were accepted into the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
The 10 companies selected will have a chance to engage with some of the top sports and tech brands from around the world.
Comcast admits ten new startups to sports tech accelerator amid 1,500 applicants
US media giant Comcast has admitted ten new sports technology startups into the fourth iteration of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech accelerator,…
Two Vancouver AI Startups Selected for Six-Month SportsTech Accelerator
This week, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator powered by Boomtown. The immersive…
Ten Firms Earn Place In 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
Yesterday marks the entry of ten companies into the latest cohort of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, facilitated by Boomtown, set to…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator picks startups
The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator will today announce the 10 startups chosen for its 2024 program.
Ten Sports Tech Companies Join Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
The program provides founders with opportunities to collaborate with such companies as NBC Sports, NASCAR, the Premier League, PGA TOUR, Sky Sports,…
Shaping the Future of Sports: Inside the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
Explore the transformative journey of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator program in Florida, where startups and industry giants converge…
Ten Companies Secure Spot in 2024 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown. The immersive…
Another one!
Shoutout to my friends over at Comcast SportsTech on this announcement and congrats to the startups selected for the fourth cohort of this…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Announces 10 New Startups For 2024 Cohort
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator powered by Boomtown announced that 10 new companies were accepted into the fourth class of the program.…
Britain’s in the race: Two British companies join the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, two of which are British.
Ten Companies Secure Spot in 2024 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
The six-month program provides founders with opportunities to collaborate with leaders from some of the world’s most recognized sports brands,…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator picks startups
The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator will today announce the 10 startups chosen for its 2024 program.
Something’s gotta give: How one Canadian company is streamlining donations
22 per cent of Canadians expect to rely on charitable services for basic necessities, which means there is an urgent need for donations. The startup…
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign Into Its Final Week
Along with cash donations, every kettle location has a TipTap option to make a donation via debit or credit card.
Sporticast: Micro-Betting Is the Future. But Just How Micro?
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with nVenue CEO Kelly Pracht about the rise of micro-betting, how…
FanSaves founders revved up about NASCAR partnership
FanSaves’ software allows fans to instantly tap into NASCAR’s online guide and cash in on deals at restaurants, tour operators and other…
Top 50 Sports Startup Investors
KB Partners – We invest in passionate innovators at the intersection of sports and technology. BookSeats.com started with a simple question;…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive adds ‘TipTap’ for donations
Friday kicked off Red Kettle Match Days for the Salvation Army, where anything donated to the drive around Genesee County will be doubled. Red Kettle…
Executive Transactions
MOVRS named Second Spectrum VP/Product Operations NICOLE DEFORD EVP/Product & Operations (MOVRS).
Audazzio® honored at SPORTEL Monaco
Audazzio®, an innovative software startup and finalist in Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator program, recently took part in the Pitch…
NBA invests in Dallas-based microbetting platform
A sports betting startup from Victory Park has caught the eyes of the NBA in the wake of Mark Cuban’s sale of the Mavericks.
Meet nVenue’s CEO Leading Micro-Betting For Live Sports Using AI
Kelly Pracht, cofounder and CEO at nVenue, is leading a first-of-its-kind micro-betting platform built for live sports. Along with her cofounders,…
Beginner’s Tips for Starting a Startup
Charles Rodenkirch, CEO of Sharper Sense shares his firsthand experience, cautioning against the all-too-common oversight that derails many startups —…
Capturing the moment, capturing the world: Andy Edwards’ GeoSnapShot global rise
GeoSnapShot is a tech platform creating a centralised place to upload and download photos- with cutting edge AI recognition technology allowing for an…
How touchless ‘tiptap’ makes donating easy
Chris Greenfield, CEO of tiptap joins us to discuss this innovative program that allows people to donate in a new way.
NBA Ventures Into Future Of Fan Engagement With NVenue’s Innovative Sports Technology
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has strategically invested in the predictive analytics and micro-betting technology firm, nVenue, as part of…
NBA Launches AI-Powered Startup With Predictive Analytics Company nVenue
NBA, the premier basketball league in the world, has invested in the predictive analytics company nVenue to bring the sports betting experience to a…
NBA Takes Equity Stake in Dallas Micro-Betting Odds Provider nVenue
Nine months after being selected by the NBA Launchpad program, nVenue has sold an equity stake to NBA Equity—and gotten a new board observer out of…
SBJ Power Up: NBA invests in nVenue
The NBA has invested in predictive analytics company nVenue through its venture vehicle, NBA Equity, with the league’s Head of Gaming and New…
NBA invests in AI predictive analytics and micro-betting firm nVenue
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has invested in predictive analytics and micro-betting technology firm nVenue. According to Sports Business…
NBA invests in AI analytics firm nVenue
The NBA has invested in predictive analytics company nVenue through its venture vehicle, NBA Equity, with the league’s Head of Gaming and New…
GlobalM Enables Drag-and-Drop Feed Management
GlobalM’s enhanced Software Defined Video Network (SDVN) allows users to control delivery of content feeds via a drag-and-drop interface to connect…
Thanksgiving, NFL on Amazon and the future of broadcast tech
How are the Premier League, PGA Tour, and WWE approaching sports tech? Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Partnerships and Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech,…
Felipe Nunes Chats With Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis on Hawk vs Wolf (using LetzChat)
Despite losing both of his legs in a tragic train accident at the age of 6, Felipe has gone on to skate for Vans Tony Hawk’s Birdhouse Skateboards…
Cashless payment popularity alters over 130-year-old holiday fundraising tradition
The sound has become a holiday expectation: the bells of Salvation Army volunteers standing next to red kettles while partaking in a tradition over…
Giving goes digital: Amid national donation slump, giving has never been easier.
This year, The Salvation Army is making it even easier to donate at kettlebell sites, with the addition of “TipTap.” “[Donors] would…
DIBZ: Fast Upgrade Experience through Text Messaging
The SportsTech AllStars Throwback Podcast presents – Brennon D’souza, Founder & CEO of DIBZ. DIBZ is an extremely fast upgrade experience…
The Future of TV: Re-Shaped, Re-Defined, and Still Relevant
As the industry continues to accept IP distribution and cloud alternatives while realizing savings of 50% to 90%, audiences will begin to see fewer…
Red Kettle donations are now a simple tip-tap-pay
The Salvation Army says it needs donations now more than ever. And now, it has a new way for you to give, where you can tap your credit card, debit…
The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Help Transform Lives In Our Community
Please donate at one of our over 30 kettle locations around Ottawa this Christmas, which are equipped with TipTap touchless giving.
As Living Costs Rise, British Startup Helps Sports, Music Venues Donate Tickets to Do-Gooders
For venues, empty seats mean lost revenue and a bad look on camera. Beyond that, Tickets for Good believes missing attendees can also mean a missed…
nVenue teams with US Integrity for microbetting guidelines
nVenue has penned a partnership with US Integrity to design a set of guidelines for the microbetting category in the US. The partnership aims to…
Week in Review
A sports accelerator: Ron covers Comcast’s relatively new sports-startup-focused accelerator, the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, which…
Tickets For Good announces appointment of senior music executives Don Orris and WIll Mills to its Advisory Board
TfG US expansion is imminent following inclusion in the Sports Tech Accelerator programme from Comcast NBCUniversal.
Kelly Pracht, CEO and Founder of nVenue, is pioneering the sports micro betting and tech space
Texas-based nVenue has changed the in-game experience and sports betting landscape through machine learning and artificial intelligence. The company…
NBA Selects Dallas’ nVenue for Fan-Tech Boosting NBA Launchpad Initiative
nVenue’s “micro-betting” next-play predictions have aired on NBC Sports as well as Apple TV+ MLB broadcasts, and it kicked off its NFL…
Why Comcast built an accelerator to nurture sports startups
When you think of Comcast, you probably think of the cable or internet service, but it also owns NBCUniversal. With that comes a fair bit of sports…
tiptap: Revolutionizing Payments & Donations with a Simple Tap
In a world increasingly moving towards a cashless society, charitable organizations have faced significant challenges in collecting much-needed funds.…
Latest Music Industry Hires: Sony Music Publishing, Mom+Pop, Tickets for Good, Voice-Swap, More
Tickets for Good has added Live Nation vet Don Orris and former Audoo chief commercial officer Will Mills to its advisory board.
WRAL Previews Its AI-Powered WRAL Archives Platform
The team at WRAL partnered with Eon Media to leverage its AI technology to power the WRAL Archives. Eon Media was recognized with a win for best…
People: Priestley Construction; NHD Tax Solutions; and more
Tickets For Good, a platform providing free and heavily discounted tickets for top live events to NHS, charity sector workers and recipients of…
Robbie Williams-backed free ticketing service Tickets for Good makes key advisory board appointments
Tickets For Good – the leading platform providing free and heavily discounted tickets for the UK’s top live events to NHS, charity sector workers…
Tickets for Good Appoints Don Orris and Will Mills to Advisory Board
Tickets for Good – a platform that provides free and heavily discounted tickets for major live events to NHS, charity sector workers and recipients…
Pitch Perfect Session – Audazzio
Join first time SPORTEL exhibitors, who have a creative or innovative solution to showcase in our quick fire « Pitch Perfect » session live from…
Bryant McKinnie, Miami (FL) – 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Spotlight
McKinnie is the COO of the translation company LetzChat. He will officially be inducted during the 65th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las…
The State of Neurotech: Unlocking Minds & New Markets – Sharper Sense
In this NeuroTech Startup Report, we delve into the exciting world of NeuroTech, exploring its definition and main subcategories, the current state of…
TMR Q&A: nVenue CEO Kelly Pracht Talks “Fan Intelligence”
Texas-based nVenue is a sports betting platform that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to generate in-game predictive data and…
Ask Our Coaches: How Can I Be Safe Running at Night?
Wear a reflective vest and light on your front and back—the more surface area that’s visible, the better. If you have exposed skin, try Safety…
Translating the Future | PitchZone with LetzChat
In a globalized world, the challenges of communication stretch beyond simple dialogues. How do you address a diverse audience from varied linguistic…
8 Best Startup Accelerators and Incubators in Atlanta, Georgia 2024
In recent years, Atlanta, Georgia has emerged as a thriving hub for startups and entrepreneurial ventures. With a rich ecosystem of resources,…
IBC 2023: Behind the scenes on the real-time XR sport edge accelerator project – MOVRS
In the final of our sports-focused IBC Accelerator series, we look at how extended reality is making waves in mixed martial arts. “This is living…
Showcasing STADIEM’s Value for the Media Sector at IBC 2023 – enbliq.io
One key asset of STADIEM is to showcase its innovators and their solutions on leading worldwide and European mediatech conferences and connect them…
Salvation Army seeks Red Kettle Christmas Campaign donations, volunteers
The nonprofit has added the tiptap app to the fundraiser. Donors can use their mobile phones, smart watches, or credit cards set up for contactless…
WRAL-TV Transforms Content Preservation and Search with Perifery Swarm
Swarm allows WRAL’s archives to serve as a highly advanced AI-powered media store. Currently, Swarm is integrated with Eon Media’s Eon Archives AI…
SBJ Behind The Scenes: St. Louis plays host to the AXS DRIVE event
The conference included a “Startup Spotlight” event featuring the third class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator. The…
Comcast NBCU SportsTech Accelerator Startups show off their efforts
The conference included a “Startup Spotlight” event featuring the third class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator. The…
Prime Time in Colorado, NBCU’s Sports Tech Fast-Track
Scarlet and Jason speak with Jenna Kurath, the Vice President of Startup Partnerships and Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech to learn how her team helps…
Participants in Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Secure New Business Deals
In the past six months, the 10 companies in the accelerator collaborated with experts from Comcast, NBCUniversal, Sky, and Boomtown, along with…
Comcast NBCU SportsTech Accelerator Companies Get 25 Business Deals
The 10 companies chosen for the third class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator have gotten 25 opportunities, including pilot programs,…
SBJ Unpacks: How NASCAR boosted local business in Chicago
NASCAR hired FanSaves to create a resource guide section on the event’s mobile app, pushing fans who were there in person to certain businesses…
A key goal for NASCAR in Chicago: Promoting local businesses
Digital coupon service FanSaves is one of the startups that has taken part in Comcast’s SportsTech accelerator, and through that ended up working…
Closing Bell – Comcast Xfinity’s Bill Connors speaks on SportsTech initiative
Comcast Xfinity President Bill Connors spoke about how NBCUniversal is using its Comcast SportsTech initiative to gather and find funds to fast-track…
Comcast Xfinity’s Bill Connors speaks on SportsTech initiative
Comcast Xfinity President Bill Connors spoke about how NBCUniversal is using its Comcast SportsTech initiative to gather and find funds to fast-track…
Bookseats Secures $1.4M Financing Led By KB Partners
The investors are joining Comcast NBCUniversal, which had previously made a strategic investment in BookSeats through their Comcast NBCUniversal…
Jenna Kurath – Comcast NBCU SportsTech Accelerator – Driving Sports Innovation
In this episode, we will delve with Jenna into her journey, the why of this program, what it does, and how it enables concrete collaboration between…
The Tech Stack: How technology and media bring the Premier League to life
SportsPro breaks down the Premier League’s approach to broadcasting, its technology strategy, and the vendors that help make it happen.
A Wichita Startup’s Quicc Change
The Wichita startup has inked deals with Comcast and Canva for its captioning and video-search services.
Shaping the Future of Fan Engagement and Experience: The Role of Sports Tech
Jenna Kurath speaks at Rally Aug 31 2023
Building a business is not for the faint of heart
Joining an accelerator can provide funding, mentorship and drastically accelerate your company’s growth. If you’re a sports tech founder,…
Is Bayless Sabotaging Fox’s Future?
Comcast has a unique program connecting sports tech startups with some of the biggest sports properties in the world. Jenna Kurath, who runs the media…
The Evolution of Contribution Workflow: Have the Cloud and Modern IP Infrastructure Displaced Traditional Satellite and Private Fibre Networks? with GlobalM
The video contribution and distribution industry is on the cusp of transition to new types of satellites. This trend is driven by the growing need for…
Women to Watch Jenna Kurath, Comcast NBCU SportsTech
JAKIB Media Partners presents Women to Watch with Sue Rocco showcasing candid conversations with women leaders from around the globe revealing who…
Discover Sports Tech: Creating Impact for High School Students in Partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal
Women in Sports Tech (WiST) has developed and launched a new series Discover Sports Tech: How To Go Pro.
Blockchain Sports Goes Live After Receiving Private Funding
The Web3 ecosystem that’s enabling young athletes to become professional athletes recently teamed up with Polygon and raised private funding to help…
Premier League signs up to Comcast NBCUniversal’s sports tech startup accelerator
The Premier League is joining the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, providing resources and opportunities to early-stage sports technology…
Working with Comcast and the NFL, LetzChat uses AI to provide real-time language translation
When Matt Weisman was studying abroad in Thailand, his first cousin, Jordan Orlick, came to visit and they ended up traveling to 26 countries…
XR Sport Edge project’s Final Showcase Session – MOVRS
Continuing R&D from the award-winning 2021 Accelerator project that started to explore 5G Location-Based XR, this revived 2023 Accelerator aimed…
The top 4 sports and sports tech VCs are ready to open their checkbooks. Here’s what they’re looking for.
Deepen Parikh remembers 2016 when his firm, Courtside Ventures, raised its first fund. The basic premise among venture capitalists at the time:…
Comcast SportsTech Accelerator to launch startups
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator will today announce the 10 startups chosen for its 2023…
AI Startups Headline NBC SportsTech Accelerator’s 2023 Class
The third class of Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator, which starts Tuesday, will run twice as long—six months instead of three—and…
Adweek’s Most Powerful Women in Sports Honorees Agree: Serena Williams Is the True GOAT
As always, Adweek’s 2022 Most Powerful Women in Sports list honors the women redefining the sports landscape. While that elite group hails from…
15 venture capitalists reveal what early-stage sports tech, health, and wellness founders should know if they’re looking to raise capital
Future of Sport Lab Startups, Including Drive Hockey Analytics, Set for Demo Day September 27
The Future of Sport Lab’s eight startups —which range from fan engagement to fitness tech to artificial intelligence—will unveil their…
Atlanta-Based Press Sports Cements 1st Equity-Based NIL Deals With Elite Athletes
The very nature of college athletics has changed over the last year. NIL (name, image, and likeness) agreements have allowed athletes to capitalize…
SBJ Unpacks: Tech companies Tobii, HeadVantage partner up
Eye-tracking technology company Tobii has signed a deal to integrate its sensors with HeadVantage, an athlete wearable camera startup that works with…
The power of startup partnerships
Comcast NBCUniversal offers accelerators, early-stage investments and access for founders building strategic innovations in connectivity, media,…
Predictive Analytics Company nVenue Receives $1 Million in Strategic Funding From EBCI Holdings
Predictive analytics company nVenue, which has powered the pitch probabilities on Apple TV+’s MLB broadcasts this year, has received $1 million in…
LetzChat providing subtitles for big time sporting events
Former Calabasas HS athlete Matthew Weisman co-founded LetzChat to provide subtitles in over 100 languages for leagues like the NFL, WWE & more.…
Falcons legend Roddy White on the 2022 Falcons, Matt Ryan, and more
Falcons star Roddy White took some time to chat with me about the Falcons’ outlook for this year, and his investment in MoneyLine, a fun new DFS…
Finance: For leagues like MLB, venture capital strategy is about much more than immediate returns
Comcast takes $25,000 equity stakes in every startup selected for participation in its SportsTech accelerator program, which is soon entering its…
‘The talent is there and there is no excuse’: How greater equality in sports technology can deliver a revolution in women’s sport
SportsPro speaks to executives across the board to find out how technology can transform women’s sport, why greater representation is needed in…
Sportsmanship succeeding – London’s DIBZ announced in MLSE Future of Sport Lab
DIBZ has been a well-known name in the London innovation space for some time now, with Founder and CEO, Brennon D’Souza actively investing in our…
Eye-tracking camera from Arlington startup brings sports fans new views
Longtime Arlington resident Jay Hedley flew A-10 fighter jets for 12 years in the Maryland Air National Guard. When flying missions, his plane would…
These SoCal Startups Are Getting Ahead of the Game Via Comcast’s Sports Tech Accelerator
A few years ago, language translation startup LetzChat learned that there was a big need for its services in the sports world. In 2020, the company…
‘Minor league’ of sports gaming startup aims for 30,000 users
Atlanta startup MoneyLine Gaming Inc. aims to make it easier for young sports fans to play fantasy sports and bet on teams. With a recent investment…
NBC Deal With Pilot Eye-Tracking Startup Draws Viewers, Comcast Backing
NBC Sports will demo Headvantage cameras at two celebrity golf tournaments this summer, while the startup secures partnerships in other sports as…
Moneyline Bets It Can Turn Younger, More Casual Viewers Into Sports Fans
Sports brands are betting big on…sports betting, of all things…to attract new fans. And an Atlanta-based startup could help them cash in on that…
Start Me Up: SportsTech Program Brings Ideas To Next Level
The second class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator took the big stage Thursday, taking part in the Demo Day that serves as the…
Comcast NBCU SportsTech Accelerator Participants Record 21 Business Deals
Startups participating in Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator have already made 21 deals for pilot programs, partnerships and other…
Audazzio Continuing Live QR Rollout Thanks to $1.4M Capital Raise
Audazzio, an innovative software startup and recent participant in Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator program, announces the close of a…
HeadVantage Wants to Bring Fans Into the Mind of an Athlete With Real-Time Point of View Video Content
World’s shortest elevator pitch: “HeadVantage is changing the way fans will see and understand sports.” Company: HeadVantage, Inc. “For the…
Comcast NBCUniversal Accelerator Program Focusing On Sports Technology Startups
In January 2020, Comcast Corp. announced that it was launching a program for sports technology-focused startups. The idea was for the…
Ten Startups Selected for Comcast NBCU SportsTech Accelerator
Comcast has selected 10 startups for the second class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator. The PGA Tour and WWE have been added as…
WWE Named Advisor To Comcast NBCU SportsTech Accelerator Program
WWE has been named as an advisor to the second class of Comcast’s NBCU SportsTech Accelerator Program. Comcast announced on Tuesday (per TV…
San Diego sports-tech company lands huge opportunity with Comcast NBCUniversal
What bit of happenstance nudged a La Mesa man to create the sports start-up Meetlete? Was it the nerve-wracking graduation waiting game at Granite…
Comcast Picks 10 Startups as Part of Its Wide-Ranging Sports Tech Accelerator
Comcast has announced its second cohort of companies for its sports tech accelerator, selecting 10 startups from more than 800 applicants in 44…
SportsTech Accelerator announces second class
Comcast has announced its second cohort of companies for its sports tech accelerator, selecting 10 startups from more than 800 applicants in 44…
Comcast Sets Lineup for Second SportsTech Accelerator Program
The companies are developing social and community platforms, payment systems and ways to analyze athletic performance. The 10 participating startups…
Meet the Next 10 Startups Picked for Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator
This cohort was selected from a pool of 800 applications to participate in the 12-week hybrid program.
PGA Tour invests in future of golf tech with Comcast NBCUniversal partnership
On Tuesday it was announced the PGA Tour is investing in the tech future of the game via a new partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech, a…
PGA Tour invests in future of golf tech with Comcast NBCUniversal partnership
On Tuesday it was announced the PGA Tour is investing in the tech future of the game via a new partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech, a…
PGA Tour, WWE Join SportsTech Accelerator
The PGA Tour and WWE have joined the Comcast NBCUniveral SportsTech Accelerator as advisors when it commences its second cohort of startups in…
PGA Tour and WWE Take On Advising Role With Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
The PGA Tour and WWE have joined the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator as advisors. Both organizations will now have access to products from…
WWE, PGA Tour Join NBCUniversal’s Startup Accelerator Program
Comcast NBCUniveral SportsTech Accelerator’s newest expert partners will advise a new class of startups starting in February. The WWE and the PGA…
@ComcastSport Welcomes New Partners @PGATOUR and @WWE #sportstech
We’re excited to announce that our network of partners has grown with the addition of PGA TOUR and WWE—two iconic sports brands that will join…
Comcast NBC Universal Reports WWE, PGA Tour Have Joined Co.’s SportsTech Accelerator As Advisors
WWE Joins Comcast NBCU’s SportsTech Accelerator
WWE has joined Comcast NBCUniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator. Comcast NBCUniversal announced today that WWE and the PGA Tour have joined their…
Boomtown Alum Trueface shows how facial recognition can be used in stadiums
Banning fans for life sounded good, but the penalty was difficult to actually enforce. But soon—and in some places, already—security guards won’t…
The Sonar Company Raises $1 Million to Bring Ultrasonic Tech to Sports
The Sonar Company, which hopes to enable in-venue and at-home fan engagement opportunities for teams and broadcasters, has closed a $1 million funding…
Comcast Program Shows Future of Sports Technology
In 2020, Comcast created a three-month program with Boomtown Accelerators for sports technology startups. The program’s debut class highlights…
The Sonar Company Raises $1 Million to Bring Ultrasonic Tech to Sports
The Sonar Company, which hopes to enable in-venue and at-home fan engagement opportunities for teams and broadcasters, has closed a $1 million funding…
Olympics: How brands are using AI to track their in-game sponsorships
Companies like Eon Media are crunching the numbers to determine “exposure ROI.”
Jenna Kurath, Head of Comcast/NBC Universal Sports Tech Accelerator
Jenna Kurath began working with start up through NBC Sports a few years ago and now has some success stories across an array of technologies that will…
Sixteen Business Deals Reached by Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown
The first annual Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown Accelerators, today announced the 10 startups participating in the…
Big day for Comcast NBCU accelerator program
The inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown Accelerators, today is announcing that the 10 startups participating in…
Comcast NBC SportsTech Accelerator Hosts Inaugural Demo Day; Applications Now Open for 2022
The 10 startups that participated in the first Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator pitched their products and innovations yesterday in a demo…
Toronto startups strike deals with NASCAR, Olympic teams through Comcast SportsTech Accelerator
Eon Media, which uses AI to generate detailed brand-exposure data for broadcasters, is launching pilots with U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Dibz, whose…
NBCU Completes Sports Tech Investments And Readies Olympics Pilot Programs
Comcast-owned NBCU culminated its inaugural SportsTech Accelerator program on Wednesday, investing $50,000 in each of 10 startups and blessing those…
Nascar Partners With Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator To Streamline Logistics
Nascar is finding new ways to include startup businesses as part of the preparation for the Next Gen car and business model, which is set to take the…
Comcast NBCUniversal picks 10 sports and esports startups for SportsTech Accelerator
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced it has picked 10 sports tech and esports startups for the first annual Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech…
A New Accelerator Program for Startups in the Sports Technology Industry
Jenna Kurath, Head Of Comcast Nbcuniversal’s SportsTech Accelerator provides details about the new program helping startups develop and grow…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Launches With 10 Startups
Comcast NBCUniversal announced the first class of startups chosen for its SportsTech accelerator program, buying equity in 10 companies across…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Launches With 10 Startups
Comcast NBCUniversal announced the first class of startups chosen for its SportsTech accelerator program, buying equity in 10 companies across…
Comcast NBCUniversal Launches First SportsTech Accelerator
Comcast NBCUniversal’s inaugural SportsTech Accelerator program started yesterday with 10 startups beginning a virtual 12-week program that will…
Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Selects 2 Atlanta Startups for Inaugural Cohort
“Sports have withstood recessions in the past, but nothing can withstand COVID 100 percent,” Jenna Kurath, Vice President of Accelerator…
10 start-ups selected for the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
Today Comcast NBCUniversal announced the 10 start-ups selected for the inaugural Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, of which Sky Sports is a…
Comcast NBCUniversal Announces the 10 Startups Selected for the Inaugural SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced the 10 startups selected for the first annual Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, powered by Boomtown…
Comcast reveals 10 startups picked for first SportsTech Accelerator
The companies will work with mentors from places like NBC Sports and NASCAR.
Two Atlanta startups chosen for Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator
Two Atlanta startups are participating in the first annual Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator. A William Pleshette Company, which produces…
Safety Skin, a Cleveland startup, chosen for first SportsTech Accelerator program
Safety Skin co-founder and CEO, John Kulbis, is participating in the 12-week program, which culminates in a Demo Day on May 26.
Comcast NBCUniversal, Boulder’s Boomtown name sports tech accelerator firms
Ten firms have been selected to participate in the first cohort of a new sports technology startup accelerator led by Comcast NBCUniversal Corp. and…
Safety Skin, an Ohio startup, chosen for first SportsTech Accelerator program
Cleveland startup Safety Skin has been chosen by Comcast NBCUniversal to be part of its inaugural SportsTech Accelerator program to be held virtually…
San Antonio company selected to inaugural class of international accelerator
San Antonio-based startup The Sonar Company is one of 10 startups selected for the first annual Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator.
Impact Ventures: Meet nVenue, a Sports Tech Startup That Wants to ‘Revolutionize the World of Fan-Engagement’
nVenue hopes to marry tech and sports in a way that enhances the game-watching experience. The Dallas-based startup has set out to open a new market…
Comcast NBCUniversal, Boomtown name sports tech accelerator firms
Ten firms have been selected to participate in the first cohort of a new sports technology startup accelerator led by Comcast NBCUniversal Corp. and…
Comcast launches SportsTech startup accelerator with NASCAR and others
Comcast NBCUniversal believes it can access startup innovation while supporting future Olympic gold-medalists. The American mass media company…
In Quest For Innovation, Comcast NBCUniversal Launches Sports Technology Accelerator
As recently as a decade ago, many of the Fortune 250 companies were largely uninterested in the sports sector. There has, however, been a paradigm…
