Applications Now Open!

We're excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2019 Accelerator Program! We're looking for early stage #SportsTech startups & founders with a focus on 3 verticals - connected athletes, derivative markets & fan engagement. Apply now! https://t.co/MFDdHvCA2f https://t.co/rk3d4JACiX

leAD X ISPO Munich 2019

And that's a wrap! #ISPO2019 Thanks to all who attended our two keynote presentations & panel discussion at @ispo Munich this week. Check out our highlight video! Special thanks to our panel guest speakers Moritz Kreppel, @DammPascal, Thomas H. Rudy and @mieet https://t.co/mC2doefI8v

Why do startups join our #accelerator program? Nathalie Sonne shares insights during her talk at ISPO

"Why do startups join our #accelerator program? It's all about access so they can tap into the industry. It's all about getting access to capital. It's all about getting access to mentors." @nsonne_NYC on our accelerator program #SportTech #ISPOMunich2019 #ISPO

Market Overview: Esports FTW!

"Brands, broadcasters and media houses are all looking for opportunities to enter the eSports market. When it comes to revenue generation, sponsorship emerges as the main revenue stream in eSports, as major brands have recognized the potential of eSports sponsorship." Read the full article on ISPO.com.

UNIT1, part of our first cohort, launches Soundshield ™, a helmet & headphones seamlessly integrated into one awesome-looking combo!

Excited to see that @U1gear, a startup part of our first cohort, are launching their product, the Soundshield ™. A helmet & headphones seamlessly integrated into one awesome-looking combo! Pre-sale starts today February 1 at https://t.co/FzGswg4qcx https://t.co/QbZ7QVaGlv

Our ADvantage team at #CES2019

Next week in Las Vegas, @CES, the largest and most influential technology event in the world, is taking place. If you are attending, make sure to swing by the @OurCrowd booth to meet our @ADvantage_Fund team! #CES2019 https://t.co/zMK5HqypZD

What's Next for #SportsTech?

We're excited to see what solutions will emerge in the intersection of sports and tech in 2019! To kick off the year, let's look back at the evolution of #SportsTech. https://t.co/83jNVTl8Es

"In 2018 we’ve witnessed a lot of interesting SportsTech initiatives pop up in Europe, the market is maturing. However, if we want to compete with the US Sports Tech ecosystem, I believe we should move forward using a collaborative approach." @bpenkert at @mycujoo #ISCGeneva https://t.co/E8z1yVnM9P

With today marking the end of the 2018 program, we farewell the 9 startups in our second cohort. It's been quite a journey & we're looking forward to each startup joining our portfolio. But for those still curious, what exactly is leAD? Watch here: https://t.co/T5F5lkqWOk

"There's a lot of change in sports right now. This change opens up to many new technologies and disruptive ideas." Hear what our CEO, Christoph Sonnen, has to say about the rising trends in sports tech on @gruenderszene #SportsTech https://t.co/XC4NVaDF5L

What an inspiring night of sports and social impact! Thanks to everyone who could attend our night with the @Laureus_GER Sport for Good Foundation. A big thanks to our guest speakers and special social projects who pitched. We hope you're all feeling as moved as we are! https://t.co/mfnlYwlNCG