Hudle, a prominent sports tech platform, has successfully raised ₹7 Crore in its Pre-Series A funding round, led by Inflection Point Ventures and Sky Impact Capital. The round also witnessed participation from Survam Partners and Anay Ventures. The infusion of funds will fuel the company’s expansion efforts, product enhancements, and marketing initiatives aimed at bolstering its rapidly growing sports community.
Empowering India’s Preventive Healthcare Market
Hudle operates as a leading sports tech platform catering to India’s burgeoning preventive healthcare market. With Indians projected to spend USD 98 Billion annually on fitness and wellness by 2025, Hudle aims to leverage sports as a social and engaging avenue to promote active lifestyles among 100 million Indians.
Facilitating Active Lifestyles Through Sports
Hudle’s platform empowers sports and fitness enthusiasts to discover local venues, book sports activities, and connect with like-minded individuals to form communities. By offering a social dimension to active sports, Hudle supplements conventional fitness activities and enhances overall access to sports across the country.
Driving Engagement and Community Building
With a passionate founding team comprising Suhail Narain, Arjun Singh Verma, and Sonam Taneja, and supported by brand ambassadors like Ajinkya Rahane, Hudle currently facilitates over 1 Lakh games per month across 1,300+ venues in 60 cities. The platform boasts an engaged community of over 5 Lakh players, cementing its position as a leader in India’s sports tech landscape.
Suhail Narain – Founder & CEO, Hudle says, “Our business has grown more than 6x over the last 2 years. With time, the confidence in our mission to enable Indians of all ages to play is only growing stronger. It is heartening to be supported by partners like IPV & Sky Impact Capital in this journey ”
Vinay Bansal, Founder & CEO, Inflection Point Ventures says, “Hudle distinguishes itself through a deeply integrated omnichannel model, addressing challenges in both B2B and B2C markets. Their constant innovation through unique offerings like the SAAS solution for sports clubs and the Hudle All Access Pass for players is what stands out for us to continue supporting the Hudle team ”
Aakash Sachdev, Founder & Managing Partner, Sky Impact Capital says “We are excited to partner with Hudle and help them transform into the premiere destination for sports enthusiasts. We are impressed with Hudle’s ability to forge strategic alliances with marquee brands & well situated venues early in its life cycle. With over $98 Billion per annum expected to be spent on fitness & wellness by Indians, there is a huge opportunity for Hudle to build tailored sports tech products & services that solve pain points and provide a seamless offering to players and sports venues.
This partnership signifies our commitment to fostering innovation, active lifestyle and accessibility within sports, empowering enthusiasts at every level to unleash their full potential. Together, we aim to harness cutting-edge technology to democratize access to sport and inspire a new generation of active & healthy individuals across India.”
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