PlaySight Interactive

Sports AI and Automated Production for Streaming and Performance Video Analysis

Business Software
Acquired by Slinger
Acquired Kefar Sava Founded 2009
Total raised
$28.0M
Last: Series C 2018-08
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2009
Headcount
44
HQ
Kefar Sava
Sector
Business Software

About

PlaySight is aiming to connect athletes, coaches, teams, leagues, and sports facilities with video and analytics technology powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company's media platform broadcasts hundreds of hours of live sports content each week. PlaySight Interactive's product, the SmartCourt, is a connected camera system powered by artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology. By installing cameras around courts, fields, gyms, and rinks, the company makes these sports facilities smart. The cameras and software provide several benefits to athletes and users, including automated live streaming, multi-angle video, SmartTracker technology, instant replay, tagging software, data, and analytics.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $28.0M total

2018-08
Series C $23.0M
2014-05
Series B $3.5M
2012-12
Series A $1.5M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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When was PlaySight Interactive acquired and by whom?
PlaySight Interactive was acquired by Slinger in October 2021 for $82 million.
What was PlaySight Interactive's total funding raised before its acquisition?
PlaySight Interactive raised a total of $28 million across multiple funding rounds.
Which investors participated in PlaySight Interactive's Series B funding round in May 2014?
The Series B funding round in May 2014 included investments from Novak Djokovic and Bill Ackman.
Which investors participated in PlaySight Interactive's Series C funding round in August 2018?
The Series C funding round in August 2018 included investments from SoftBank Ventures Asia and Naver Corporation, among others.
What is the primary product offered by PlaySight Interactive?
PlaySight Interactive's primary product is the SmartCourt, a connected camera system utilizing AI and machine learning for sports facilities.
What new product platforms did PlaySight announce in November 2020?
In November 2020, PlaySight announced an updated product portfolio with the GO and PRO sports video platforms.
With which organization did PlaySight partner in November 2020 to bring its technology to IMG Academy?
In November 2020, PlaySight partnered with IMG Baseball to bring its connected camera and smart sports AI video technology to IMG Academy.
When did PlaySight's SmartCourt technology debut in the NBA?
PlaySight's SmartCourt technology made its NBA debut with the Golden State Warriors in December 2016.
How many employees did PlaySight Interactive have at the time of its acquisition?
PlaySight Interactive had 44 employees at the time of its acquisition.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Business Software
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareOperations SolutionsHuman Resources ManagementIT, R&D & Data SolutionsSoftware Development ToolsProduct Development ToolsData Analysis & Decision Support
Technologies
Artificial IntelligenceComputer VisionMachine Learning
Target customers
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleFitness & Sports
Business model
B2B

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