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Dartle raises seed funding to scale sports platform

By Startup Enthusiast · 18 September 2026

What they do

Dartle provides a vertical B2B SaaS (software built for a specific industry) platform to manage youth sports and football academies

The company raised $100,000 in seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures to expand its go-to-market operations and AI capabilities

The startup currently serves 14 academies globally and aims to reach nearly $1 million in ARR (annual recurring revenue) within the next year

Dartle secured $100,000 in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures.
The company plans to use these funds to expand its go-to-market operations and scale its presence in the US market.
The startup will also invest in adding new AI-driven capabilities to its existing software platform.
Dartle previously secured a $60,000 sponsorship deal with MLS NEXT.
The platform currently supports 14 academies across India, the Middle East, Nepal, and the US.
The company is currently running 8 paid pilots within the US market.

The US is identified as a key growth market for the company's international expansion strategy.
The startup is backed by the accelerator Upekkha and has been recognized by NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore.
The company successfully doubled its average contract value from $15,000 to $33,000.

Dartle operates a vertical B2B SaaS platform tailored for youth sports and football academies.
The software handles core functions including scheduling, player performance analytics, and parent engagement.
The platform claims to reduce administrative workloads for sports academies by up to 75%.
The company aims to onboard over 100 sports academies globally over the next year.
The business is targeting an ARR of nearly $1 million in the near future.

Inflection Point Ventures (lead) — An investment firm that led the seed funding round.
Upekkha (participated) — An accelerator program that backs the startup.

Product: Integrated platform for academies to manage scheduling, player analytics, parent engagement and administrative workflows
Customers: Youth sports academies and football coaching centers
How it makes money: SaaS subscription model for sports academy management
What sets it apart: Reduces administrative workload by 75% and improves athlete retention through data-driven engagement