# StepOut

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Kolkata, India
- Website: www.stepout.ai/
- Latest round: Seed (Dec 31, 2024)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

StepOut, based in India, specializes in artificial intelligence solutions tailored for football performance analysis, empowering teams and players with data-driven insights to enhance their capabilities.Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Kolkata, India, StepOut provides AI-driven performance analysis tools for football. In January 2026, StepOut raised USD 1.5 million in pre-series A funding led by Rainmatter, with participation from Misfits, Marwah Sports and SucSEED Venture Partners .StepOut provides a comprehensive suite of AI and machine learning-driven football performance analysis tools that enhance player and team capabilities. Their core offerings include Network Analysis, which uncovers team dynamics through visualizations of passing patterns and player connections, and the Spotlight feature, which offers a pre-tagged video library for quick access to pivotal game moments. The Vector Map visualizes player positioning and ball movement, while the Activity Map reveals player actions and engagement across the pitch, assisting coaches in refining tactics and strategies. These products are primarily aimed at professional football clubs, academies, and analysts, serving a global clientele that spans markets in Europe, Asia, and North America, catering to the needs of coaches, players, and performance analysts seeking data-driven insights to improve on-field performance.StepOut operates primarily on a subscription basis, creating ongoing partnerships with professional clubs and academies that utilize their analysis tools for performance enhancement. Clients engage with the platform through subscription plans that provide varying levels of access to its suite of analytical tools. These transactions typically involve annual or monthly fees contingent upon the scale and scope of the services used, which may include bespoke features tailored to specific client needs. The company’s revenue structure emphasizes B2B relationships, focusing on delivering value through its flagship products, such as the comprehensive video analysis and performance insights that support player development and tactical planning.In January 2026, StepOut raised USD 1.5 mn in pre-Series A funding led by Rainmatter, with participation from SucSEED Venture Partners and Misfits. The company will utilize this funding to expand its global operations, enhance its artificial intelligence and computer-vision capabilities, and improve its product offerings. Plans for growth include the development of new products aimed at enhancing the analytical tools available to their clients and potential expansion into new markets, particularly in Europe and North America, to meet the diverse needs of a growing customer base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Dec 31, 2024 — Rainmatter, Marwah Sports, Misfits

## Investors

- Rainmatter (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rainmatter) — Seed
- Marwah Sports — Seed
- Misfits (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/misfits) — Seed