Splash Sports Secures $14.5M Series B to Power Expansion Across North America
In a bold move to sharpen its competitive edge, social sports gaming innovator Splash Sports has announced a substantial $14.5 million Series B funding round. This fresh capital infusion is set to propel the company’s growth, boosting product development, supercharging marketing campaigns, and cementing its footprint throughout the US and Canada.
Leading the round is Dream Ventures, with key contributions from Boston Seed, Velvet Sea Ventures, Green Wave Ventures, and Evolution Partners. Notably, the startup also gained support from EP Golf Ventures — a strategic partnership between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment group tied to the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership. This partnership signals a targeted push into golf, opening doors for innovative collaborations and new opportunities.
TJ Ross, CEO and co-founder of Splash Sports, emphasizes the importance of interactivity in today’s sports media landscape: “We’ve seen countless media companies and leagues invest in new sports rights, but in order to justify such support, an element of interactivity and engagement that brings fans closer to the action is crucial. This funding round allows us to continue to do just that through our real-money contests and partnerships with leading media companies, teams, and leagues. Our games empower fans to be their own commissioners, creating contests for major sports moments and nurturing deeper connections with audiences.”
Richard Blankenship of Dream Ventures echoes this sentiment: “Splash is carving out a powerful niche in the sports gaming market. They’re building for the modern fan — social, competitive, and community-first. This is the next evolution of how people engage with live sports.”
Splash’s platform isn’t your average fantasy or sportsbook site. It’s a vibrant peer-to-peer hub where fans can run real-money contests across 44 states, Washington D.C., and Canada. Instead of just spectating, players create their own leagues, from Survivor and Pick ’Em to Tiers contests for PGA Majors — all driven by community and competition.
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One of the standout features, QuickPicks, offers daily group predictions on player performances with “More or Less” outcomes, with winnings soaring up to 50 times the entry fee. The platform’s popularity is skyrocketing — this NFL season alone, more than $6.4 million in guaranteed contests have been played, representing an astonishing 500% growth from last year. Splash Sports Series B
Splash’s strategy includes partnering with media giants, sports leagues, athletes, and influencers such as Nick Wright, Phil Hellmuth, and John Daly to craft engaging, interactive experiences. These collaborations not only boost fan engagement but also help media partners expand their audiences.
Early backers like Accomplice, K5, and various owners from the NFL, MLB, and NHL have helped get Splash off the ground. With the fresh Series B funds, the company is gearing up to scale rapidly across major US sports seasons and diversify into new gaming verticals rooted in entertainment.
