Sports-tech startup Spolto raises $1 Mn in seed round

Sports-tech startup Spolto has raised  $1 million (nearly Rs 8.4 crore) in a seed round led by Andrew Johnston and others.

The proceeds will be deployed towards scaling its services and reaching more urban communities, Spolto said in a press-release.

Co-founded in 2021 by Safa Soltani and Divesh Nathani, Spolto aims to empower sports across urban India. The platform offers access to a wide array of sports, from tennis and swimming to badminton and gymnastics, it is also offering new-age games like pickleball. The startup aspires to foster grassroots sports development and recreational skill-building, making sports an integral part of everyday life for urban Indians.

According to Spolto, it is about to enhance its digital presence, addressing the needs of the new-age Indian consumer. With a focus on accessibility and convenience, it intends to become the go-to platform for sports skill development in India’s urban centers.

The Pune-based company claims that it has established partnerships with over 1,200 coaches and academies across 12 sports in Maharashtra since inception.