# Refr Sports

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/refr-sports

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Minneapolis, US
- Website: www.refrsports.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 13, 2026)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Colorado, US, and co-founded by Wyatt Gustafson and Huck Sorock in 2022, Refr Sports Inc. operates as a software development company offering a platform specifically designed for the sports referee industry. In July 2026, Refr Sports Inc. raised USD 2 million in seed funding led by Traction Capital with participation from Groove Capital and Kickstart.

The company offers a platform that aims to streamline communication and management between referees, sports organizations, and assignors. It offers features to connect them, manage games, track expenses, and process payments. Additionally, for referees, Refr Sports offers freedom and flexibility in choosing game assignments based on preferences for time, location, and compensation. Referees can also connect with nearby assignors, view game schedules, and receive instant payments. Sports organizations benefit from Refr Sports by pairing with trusted assignors to ensure adequate referee coverage for their games. Referee assignors can leverage Refr Sports to find qualified referees, manage game assignments, and earn income.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 13, 2026, $2M — Kickstart, Groove Capital, Traction Capital
- Seed, Mar 26, 2024, $0.5M — Groove Capital

## Investors

- Groove Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/groove-capital) — Seed
- Kickstart (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kickstart) — Seed
- Traction Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/traction-capital) — Seed