# LeagueSide

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/leagueside

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Philadelphia, US
- Website: www.leagueside.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 10, 2016)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

LeagueSide, Inc. is a US-based company that bridges the gap between youth sports organizations and brands, facilitating sponsorship opportunities that enhance community engagement in sports.LeagueSide, Inc. operates as a platform connecting youth sports organizations with brands for sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 2015 in Philadelphia, US, the company was acquired by TeamSnap, Inc. in November 2022 from Ben Franklin Technology Partners. The acquisition allows TeamSnap to enhance its youth sports portfolio by incorporating additional sports organizations. The founder, Evan Brandoff, has a background in building technology solutions for community engagement. LeagueSide has engaged in a total of 4 deals, with the most recent deal occurring in November 2022. The company's latest funding round raised USD 0.90 mn, totaling USD 0.90 mn raised to date.LeagueSide offers a platform that connects youth sports organizations with brands for sponsorship opportunities. This service streamlines the sponsorship process, making it easier for brands to engage with communities through local sports initiatives. The platform also provides tools for leagues and teams to maximize their visibility and sponsorship revenue, thereby fostering connections between players, coaches, and sponsors. LeagueSide operates primarily in North America, aiming to enrich the sporting experience for youth participants and their families.LeagueSide generates revenue through a partnership model that facilitates sponsorship agreements between brands and sports organizations. The platform allows clients to access various sponsorship tiers tailored to their needs, which contribute to its revenue stream. This model enables organizations to benefit from sponsorships while providing brands with targeted access to local communities and youth sports programs. Through its engagement, LeagueSide supports the operational needs of sports organizations.LeagueSide's acquisition by TeamSnap, Inc. aims to enhance its offerings by expanding into youth sports, with plans to incorporate a broader range of sports organizations into its platform. Recent funding from the acquisition will be utilized to enhance the platform's features and user experience. The strategy includes targeting new geographical markets, particularly in North America, to increase engagement and sponsorship opportunities for families and coaches. TeamSnap's integration of LeagueSide's services is expected to facilitate growth in sponsorship accessibility and community engagement in youth sports by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 10, 2016, $0.1M — Ben Franklin Technology Partners

## Investors

- Ben Franklin Technology Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ben-franklin-technology-partners) — Seed