The accelerator program supports startups led
by underrepresented founders shaping the future of sports.
HOUSTON, April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc is proud to announce the
launch of its Spring 2024 Sports Tech Accelerator. The program
supports startups driving innovation across human performance, fan
experience, fantasy sports & betting, future of
media, NIL innovation (i.e. Name, Image, Likeness), and stadium
& venue innovation.
"Our inaugural sports tech accelerator went on to become the
most successful cohort in DivInc's history. Now, we are building on
that initial success," said DivInc Houston Managing Director,
Ashley DeWalt. "With the addition of
amazing new strategic partners, including Rice
University and underdog venture team, we know these founders
are ready to make and undeniable impact in the sports technology
market projected to be $55B by
2030."
HTX Sports Tech is excited to continue its support of DivInc
with Nate Thompson, Co-Founder of
HTX Sports Tech, serving as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Drawing
from the wealth of his experiences spearheading the exploration and
implementation of cutting-edge technologies across clubs in Major
League Baseball, Nate brings unique perspectives, insights, and
connections.
"The future of sports tech hinges on empowering the next
generation of innovators and DivInc's focus on creating that space
is exactly what the industry needs to truly thrive," said
Nate Thompson, Co-Founder of HTX
Sports Tech.
Much like the inaugural program launched in 2022, the DivInc
team will collaborate with professional sports teams,
industry-leading advisory companies, and subject matter experts to
serve as mentors, advisors, coaches, and investors. underdog
venture team is the newest partner bringing invaluable experience
in building both the founders and the programming that best serves
their needs.
"DivInc Sports Tech Accelerator is where remarkable founders
creating essential technology, products, and services across the
sports ecosystem are discovered. underdog venture team is honored
to collaborate this year," said underdog venture team CEO Advisory,
Alysse Soll. "Diversity runs deep in
our ethos - from the founders we invest and partner with, to our
vision of creating the most diverse leadership team in the sports
marketing industry. We are truly excited to work with this
exceptional cohort."
In total, 10 companies were chosen to be a part of the 12-week
hybrid program which will run from April through July 2024. In-person programming will be hosted
at the Ion in the center of Houston's innovation corridor.
2024 DivInc Spring Sports Tech Cohort
Athlytic (Detroit,
MI)
Ballin AI (Tulsa, OK)
Cache AI (Austin, TX)
DRAFTED (Prosper, TX)
Drip Tech Co. (New York
City, NY)
Drive Hockey (Coquitlam,
BC)
LunchTable (Cincinnati,
OH)
Parscape (Chicago, IL &
Los Angeles, CA)
TRAINR (Houston, TX)
WEVOLV (Rochester,
NY)
The Spring 2024 Sports Tech Accelerator is supported by underdog
venture team, Women In Sports Tech (WIST), The Collectiv, and HTX
Sports Tech. DivInc programming is also supported by DivInc Premier
Partners, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.,
Gunderson Dettmer, Brown Advisory,
Ion, and Mercury.
Learn more at www.divinc.org/sportstech.
About DivInc
Founded in 2016, DivInc is a nonprofit
organization focused on championing diversity, equity, and
inclusion in the startup ecosystem by fostering the growth and
development of diverse founders. DivInc offers programs including a
12-week accelerator for early-stage startups and builds
partnerships with local and national entities to drive systemic
change within the tech ecosystem. DivInc is headquartered in
Austin, TX with offices in
Houston, TX, and alumni located
all over the United States. Learn
more at www.divinc.org
Media Contact:
Cherise
Luter
Marketing Director, DivInc
cherise@divinc.org
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