Funding · Consumer Internet & Media

SportVot raises ₹32.7 Cr for global expansion

By Startup Enthusiast · 29 April 2026

What they do

It raised ₹32.7 Cr led by IAN Alpha Fund

Funds will support international expansion and AI-powered production

SportVot has streamed over 5 lakh matches across 30+ countries

SportVot raised ₹32.7 Cr (~$3.8 Mn) in a fresh funding round.
The round was led by IAN Alpha Fund.
Other participants included Anicut Capital, Lets Venture, Capital A, and Succeed Innovation.
The funds will be used for international expansion and AI-powered production and analytics.
A portion of the capital will scale white-label OTT solutions for sports bodies and leagues in India and global markets.
The company aims to enter European, West Asian, and American markets after initial success in Australia and Africa.

The funding comes amid startup disruption in sports, including smart stadium seating, digital ticketing, and real-time analytics.
India's sports tech market is projected to surpass $3.5 Bn by 2027.
The market is driven by over 1,800 startups in smart venues, fan engagement, and AI personalisation.
SportVot's vision is to democratise tech and video creation for the 99% of unnoticed sports tournaments and leagues.

SportVot offers AI-powered production, data, and streaming solutions across the broadcast process.
It enables live streaming via smartphones and cameras with TV-style graphics, instant replays, multilingual commentary, and automated highlights.
The platform manages fixtures, scores, and player profiles, helping scouts and fans discover talent.
It covers sports including cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, badminton, and volleyball.
Local leagues earn through in-stream ads and pay-per-view.
SportVot has streamed 5 Lakh+ matches across 30+ countries.
It reaches an audience of 10 Cr+ viewers.

Product: AI-powered production, data, and streaming solutions for live sports events
Customers: Sports bodies, leagues, local organisers, and grassroots sports event organizers
How it makes money: White-label OTT solutions and SaaS platform for sports broadcasting
What sets it apart: AI-driven production automation enabling professional-quality broadcasts from grassroots events
Operations: Cloud-based platform serving 30 countries with remote production capabilities