Investors in Sport
SportsTech Ireland
AcceleratorOffering bespoke and tailored programs for SportsTech companies at all stages of development. SportsTech Ireland is the leading not-for-profit organisation powering the sports technology cluster in Ireland. The catalyst for creativity, community and collaboration in Ireland’s SportsTech sector.
Innoport
VC FirmInnoport is the venture capital arm of the Schulte Group, inheriting the technology innovation, the global mindset and the Hanseatic handshake that distinguish their parent company Bernhard Schulte – a maritime innovator and operator since its own beginnings in 1883. They invest in startups globally, focusing at seed stage ventures across Europe and Asia.
PortXL
AcceleratorPortXL is the World's first port acceleration program for disruptive port innovations to help change the way maritime is shaped today. Since 2015, PortXL has been committed to giving innovative (young) entrepreneurs a foothold in the maritime business world. In this way, we are working together to create a strong, future-proof port. PortXL is the World's Port Innovator.
Red Bull Amplifier
AcceleratorRecruitment Entrepreneur is the world's most exciting investor in early to mid-size recruitment start-ups. Since 2014, we’ve invested in over 30 talented founders globally, enabling them to launch and scale successful businesses. Our success lies in our ability to provide not just knowledge, but also know-how. The number one global investor to build, scale and exit recruitment businesses
La Fabrique des Mobilites
AcceleratorLa Fabrique des Mobilites or FabMob is the first European accelerator dedicated to the mutating ecosystem of transportation and mobility. The purpose of the Association is to help you accelerate your sustainable mobility projects. We work with all stakeholders in the ecosystem: industries, laboratories, communities, schools, startups, clusters, customers, users, developers, etc.
Katapult
AcceleratorKatapult is an investment company and accelerator, focused on highly scalable impact climate, ocean and agri-tech startups. We work to make impact investing mainstream and mobilize capital and businesses to deliver positive impact. We accelerate and invest in Ocean and African companies solving the world’s greatest challenges.
BMW Innovation Lab
AcceleratorBMW Innovation Lab offers an opportunity for startups to test their solutions in a live customer environment. As well as, dedicated mentorship from BMW UK’s senior management and external experts, access to investment and a collaborative working environment at the UK HQ in Farnborough. BMW Financial Services are committed to innovation and continue to look for transformative solutions that will improve their customer offering.
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
AcceleratorThe Advanced Propulsion Centre was created by the Automotive Council to help companies turn low carbon technologies into products. We help to accelerate the transition to a net-zero automotive industry through funding, support and insights. The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) collaborates with UK government, the automotive industry and academia to accelerate the industrialisation of technologies, supporting the transition to deliver net-zero emission vehicles.
Briseida Sea Ventures
AcceleratorVenture Builder focused on developing startups for Maritime sector. Briseida Sea Ventures is an industrial venture building initiative that combines: 1.) Investment 2.) Innovation capacity 3.) Experience in the maritime transport industry. Briseida is focused on building high-potential companies in the areas of: 1.) Port and maritime operations 2.) Sustainability (environmental, economic and social of the marine environment) 3.) Transport and port safety.
HYPE – Sports Innovation
AcceleratorHYPE Sports Innovation is the largest global ecosystem for sports innovation with more than 40k members and $ Accelerators in 12 locations. HYPE is the Global Sports Tech Arena with over 100 top sports brands, clubs, and federations as partners. Our vision is to impact people's lives through the power of sports and innovation.
Vertical.vc
VC FirmWe help companies innovate through collaboration and co-creation. We believe there is more to gain by working together, rather than doing it alone or starting from scratch. In a nutshell, we help you connect, brainstorm, develop or launch with others. Whether it is a start-up, a corporate, another business units of your organization
Via ID
VC FirmVia ID is a business accelerator that supports in the long term projects related to sustainable mobility. Via ID offers a complete ecosystem for the entrepreneurs that choose to join it, providing incubation, financial support, expert advice and strong synergies with leading providers of mobility solutions. Today, Via ID has an incubator in France

