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It’s hard to make threads of polyester go viral. But it might be even harder to turn an online moment into something with physical value, a keepsake even. ShirtFaced has…
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Social Content Startup Wave Sports + Entertainment Raises $27 Million
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Throwing App Backed by Cuban, OneTeam Closes Round in Bid to Keep Kids on Field
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New Fan Controlled Football Teams Tackle Metaverse After $40M Raise
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Michael, Jeffrey Jordan Jump Into the Metaverse With HEIR, Raising $10 Million
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Arria NLG Acquires Boost Sport AI as Part of Sports Expansion
Natural language and analytics company Arria NLG has acquired Boost Sport AI, a sports data startup, as it looks to help groups across sports get more out of advanced…
Data Hungry Teams Fuel StellarAlgo Funding Round
StellarAlgo has raised $16.5 million in Series A funding to help sports properties connect and harness fan data. Toronto-based Carallas Holdings led the round for the…
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