successfully completed. These companies
shape our winning course.
The Companies
The sports world is digitalizing at a staggering pace, and with the Dutch Sport Tech Fund (DSTF1), we’re right at the heart of the action! In this reel, we’ll give you a whirlwind tour of our impressive portfolio of more than 15 innovative investments. From data analytics and fan engagement to human performance and Web3 infrastructure. Our companies are changing how athletes perform and how millions of fans experience their favorite sports.
Our DSTF1 champions featured in this video: Scorito – Market leader in Fantasy Sports & sports pools with 1.2M+ users. 🚲 Link My Ride – The app for group rides (co-founded by pro cyclist Tom Pidcock). CityLegends – The fastest-growing community app for street athletes and urban sports. Scala Sports – The white-label platform for flexible competitions, used by the KNLTB among others. Ludimos – AI-powered cricket coaching platform with video analysis. International Sports Group – Essential club software with licenses in 24 countries. Horizm – The AI-driven platform for valuing and monetizing digital sports media. Homefans, Piing & Creator Showdown – Groundbreaking platforms for fan engagement, creators, and live experiences. NewU – Next-gen corporate wellness. DSTF1 has been successfully completed and the foundation is rock solid. The global sportstech market is expected to grow to 50 billion dollars by 2030, and we’re just getting started.
DSTF
Horizm leads sports clubs into a new sponsorship era
Horizm leads sports clubs into a new sponsorship era
Since the investment by Dutch Sport Tech Fund in 2022, Horizm has grown into an established name in the digital sports industry. The company helps sports clubs, leagues, and brands to increase the commercial value of their digital channels.
DSTF
CityLegends conquers America
CityLegends conquers America
Developments at CityLegends are progressing rapidly. This matches the dynamic nature of the Dutch platform for urban sports & culture. Over the past few years, the community has grown to more than 300,000 users worldwide.
DSTF status update and outlook 2025
DSTF has now invested €10.5 million in innovative companies within the sports and technology sector. At the end of 2023, this amounted to €4 million, highlighting the significant growth and confidence in our strategy.
Soft Closure Dutch Sport Tech DSTF 1
Dutch Sport Tech Fund (DSTF), founded in 2021 and focused on sports innovations, announces a soft closing and will stop recruiting new investors for their current DSTF 1.
A must for the future of every sports organization
The term “fan engagement” encompasses two dimensions: the engaged fan and engaging the fans.
The future of competitive entertainment
Since 2021, Sharp Alpha has been demonstrating how sports, technology, and entrepreneurship reinforce each other. With support from the Dutch Sport Tech Fund, a new category has emerged in the leisure sector: competitive entertainment.
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