Sportiw raises 1 million euros to revolutionize sports recruitment with AI.
Sportiw announces a fundraising of 1 million euros in equity to continue its mission to reinvent the sports recruiting landscape through artificial intelligence. With already more than 100,000 semi-pro and professional athletes registered on its platform, Sportiw has established itself as the key player in this rapidly changing field.
Chambéry, France – Wednesday May 15, 2024 – Sportiw, the french SportTech startup which is rethinking the codes of recruitment in the world of sport, announces a fundraising of 1 million euros. This operation, carried out with investors from the sports and tech sectors as well as French and international Business Angels marks a crucial step in the company’s growth.
Leveraging strong partnerships with BPI and other leading banking players to complete this fundraising round, Sportiw intends to consolidate its position as leader in sports recruitment thanks to major investments in research and development, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.
AI at the heart of the Sportiw revolution
Sportiw is not simply a networking platform, it is a real revolution in sports recruitment. By integrating cutting-edge algorithms, the platform already allows rapid and precise identification of profiles corresponding to the needs of clubs and recruiters. The effectiveness of these algorithms is such that they outperform traditional recruitment methods,and offer analyzes which coincide in more than 93% of cases with the opinions of expert scouts.
"With Sportiw, we have taken a decisive step in sports recruitment. Our platform simplifies and accelerates the selection process, allowing clubs, recruiters and agents to find the talent best suited to their needs, whatever the level of competition or country.”
Global ambitions
Thanks to this fundraising, Sportiw is committed to intensifying its efforts in three key areas:
1. International Expansion: With already more than 180 nationalities represented on the platform, Sportiw aims to expand its presence globally, providing athletes and sports professionals with a truly global platform for their development and recruitment.
2. Technological innovation: The funds raised will be invested in research and development to further strengthen AI analysis and prediction capabilities from Sportiw, thus guaranteeing even more precise and relevant results for its users.
3. Strategic Partnerships : Sportiw seeks to establish new strategic partnerships in France and internationally, thus strengthening its ecosystem and its influence in the world of sport and sports business, as it is already the case with adidas as part of the adidas Breaking Barriers project or more recently with the school of Laura Flessel – Sport Excellence Reconversion.
“Our objective is clear: to become the world reference in sports recruitment. This fundraising will allow us to accelerate our growth and realize our vision of smarter and more inclusive sports recruitment.”
About Sportiw
Founded in 2019, Sport is the first “intelligent” sports recruitment platform, offering innovative solutions for athletes, clubs, agents, brands and sports companies. Thanks to its unique approach and its cutting-edge technologies, Sportiw simplifies and revolutionizes the recruitment process, thus offering unprecedented opportunities for players in the world of sport.
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