4 years ago

PlayerData Raises £1.6 Million to Predict Sports Injuries

  • PlayerData, an Edinburgh-based startup that uses software tracking and wearable technology to transform the way amateur and professional sports teams train, has raised £1.6 million in funding

  • The round was led by Hiro Capital, a London/Luxembourg VC fund investing across Games, Esports, Streaming, and Digital Sports

  • Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco, also participated in the round

  • PlayerData's AI algorithms can predict player injuries even before they happen, and its tools allow coaches to replay key moments from the game, modeling different outcomes based on player positioning

  • The company will use the funding to supercharge PlayerData’s growth across multiple sports and to expand internationally.

      • ProblemSports

      "Amateur and professional sports teams need better ways to track player performance, prevent injuries, and make data-driven decisions to improve training."

      Solution

      "PlayerData offers a platform combining wearable technology, software tracking, and AI-powered analytics to provide real-time feedback, predict potential injuries, and allow for in-depth game analysis, ultimately optimising player performance and team strategy."

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