In a significant stride towards revolutionizing sports accessibility and community building, Hudle, a pioneering sports tech platform, has successfully raised ₹7 crore in its Pre-Series A funding round. The investment drive was spearheaded by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) and Sky Impact Capital, with additional support from Survam Partners and Anay Ventures. This funding infusion marks a pivotal moment for Hudle, propelling its mission to make fitness and recreational sports accessible to all.
Hudle’s innovative services encompass many offerings, including a SAAS platform for sports facilities to streamline end-to-end operations management. With a focus on disrupting traditional paradigms, Hudle provides solutions for individuals seeking answers to “Where to Play,” “How to get Access,” and “Who to Play With.”
The leadership team at Hudle, led by Founder & CEO Suhail Narain, expressed profound gratitude for the unwavering support from IPV and Sky Impact Capital. Narain remarked, “Our business has grown over 6x over the last two years. With time, the confidence in our mission to enable Indians of all ages to play is only growing stronger. It is heartening to be supported by partners like IPV & Sky Impact Capital in this journey.”
Powered by a passionate founding team comprising Suhail Narain, Arjun Singh Verma, and Sonam Taneja and bolstered by prominent brand ambassadors like Ajinkya Rahane, Hudle has emerged as a beacon for sports enthusiasts nationwide. Currently facilitating over 1 lakh games per month across 1,300+ venues in 60 cities, Hudle boasts an engaged community exceeding 5 lakh players.
Vinay Bansal, Founder & CEO of Inflection Point Ventures, emphasized Hudle’s distinctive omnichannel model, seamlessly integrating both B2B and B2C markets. “Their constant innovation through unique offerings like the SAAS solution for sports clubs and the Hudle All Access Pass for players stands out for us to continue supporting the Hudle team,” Bansal stated.
Echoing Bansal’s sentiments, Aakash Sachdev, Founder & Managing Partner at Sky Impact Capital, highlighted Hudle’s strategic alliances with marquee brands and well-situated venues. Sachdev affirmed, “With over $98 Billion per annum expected to be spent on fitness & wellness by Indians, there is a huge opportunity for Hudle to build tailored sports tech products & services that solve pain points and provide a seamless offering to players and sports venues.”
In an era characterized by the convergence of technology and lifestyle choices, Hudle stands at the forefront, catalyzing a cultural shift towards an active and healthy lifestyle. With its commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity within the sports ecosystem, Hudle is poised to inspire a new generation of individuals across India to unleash their full potential through sports and fitness.
About Hudle:
Founded in 2018, Hudle is a leading sports tech platform promoting preventive healthcare through sports and fitness. By offering comprehensive solutions for venue discovery, activity booking, and community building, Hudle aims to make sports accessible to enthusiasts across hyper-local markets.
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) is an angel investing platform that empowers new-age entrepreneurs through monetary and experiential capital. With a vast network of over 12,000 CXOs, HNIs, and professionals, IPV facilitates collaborative investments in promising startups.
Sky Impact Capital specializes in operationally oriented investments across the healthcare, consumer, and education sectors. By partnering with businesses poised for transformational growth, Sky Impact Capital aims to drive significant impact and nurture category-defining ventures.
