ASTN Member News
XV Capital Partners with Clubfunders to Revolutionise Sports Payments Globally
XV Capital
Date: 10-Oct-2023 | Category: Member News
Clubfunders, a Gold Coast based sports payments technology company, has today announced a strategic partnership, and equity investment from, leading sports advisory and investment firm XV Capital.
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Inspiretek Announces Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership with New York Junior Tennis and Learning
Inspiretek
Date: 5-Oct-2023 | Category: Member News
NYJTL’s partnership with Inspiretek is part of its continued efforts to use innovative strategies to bring mental wellness to the forefront of its programs and holistically serve youth Inspiretek (www.inspiretek.io), a health technology company focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people, announced today a partnership with the nonprofit New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL). The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court, and it serves nearly 90,000 K-12 youth each year across New York City’s five boroughs.
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Aerial skiing Olympic champion Lydia Lassila OAM inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
BodyICE
Date: 4-Oct-2023 | Category: Member News
Seven new inductees were announced for the nation’s Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF). Among the 2023 inductees included is aerial skiing Olympic champion Lydia Lassila OAM who is one of ASTN's global ambassadors.
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Meet the 10 startups teaming up with VicHealth for the next round of CivVic Labs
Connect2Coach
Date: 28-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
LaunchVic recently announced
Connect2Coach as one of 10 startups who made the recent cohort of the CivVic Labs challenge.
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The first step in Racing Simulation – the Next Level Racing® Go Kart Plus
Next Level Racing
Date: 28-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
Next Level Racing®, a leading innovator in racing simulator technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Next Level Racing® Go Kart Plus racing simulator cockpit.
Designed for racers of all ages, the Next Level Racing® Go Kart Plus offers an authentic go kart racing experience whilst packed with innovation and customization options.
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How bookkeeping can drive your startup reporting metrics
Visory
Date: 25-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
When it comes to growing a business there are no hard and fast rules. What works for some, may not work for others. That being said, when guiding the direction of your business, being able to make informed, timely and valuable decisions will make you far more likely to succeed than if you make decisions with little insight or reliable information.
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Growing grassroots and community participation
LayerCake and AFL – Australian Football League
Date: 22-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
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Unleashing Peak Performance: Australian Sports Physiotherapy and Sports Tech for Sri Lanka
Elite Akademy Sports Medicine
Date: 21-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
Kusal Goonewardena will be accompanied by Elite Akademy sports scientists from Melbourne, Gayath Jayasinghe and Vald Technologies Director for Asia, Pacifica, and Africa, Nathaniel Johnson.
They will be presenting at the following venues in Colombo, Sri Lanka from October 7th-14th 2023 St Benedict’s College Athletics Squad, Royal Colombo Golf Club and Colombo Swimming Club.
Sri Lanka, which is also growing in its sporting stature, is at the cusp of using cutting-edge know-how and technology to help its population of 22 million people.
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XV Capital attracts high profile board and executive to scale locally, launch sports tech fund, and expand globally
XV Capital
Date: 18-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
Leading sports advisory and investment firm, XV Capital, founded by former Australian Rugby Union captain Stirling Mortlock and business partner James Godfrey, has expanded its Board and made key executive appointments to accelerate its growth in the multi-billion dollar global sports tech industry.
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Founder benefits from Women Leaders in Sports Grant
Zonely
Date: 15-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
Having already used her knowledge from the corporate world to help people get involved in sport, Alicia Nagle was able to take her career to the next level thanks to a Women Leaders in Sport grant.
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Five V Capital back EngageRM to Power US Growth
EngageRM
Date: 14-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
Leading Australian private equity firm Five V Capital has made a significant investment in our Series A capital raise. EngageRM has raised upwards of $6 million, including additional funds from sport-focused fund XT Ventures, existing investor Gandel Invest and others. The funds will be deployed to expand global sales operations and further develop the EngageRM platform.
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Disability Sports Australia selects Rosterfy to future proof their volunteer program
Rosterfy
Date: 12-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
Rosterfy is proud to announce that they will be working with not-for-profit organisation, Disability Sports Australia, to streamline and manage their impressive national network of volunteers and 70 come-and-try events.
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Crosland joins ASTN’s Executive Team as new Manager of Program Operations and Projects
ASTN
Date: 11-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
Amy Crosland has been working closely with ASTN and its Women in Sports Tech (WIST) program over the past six months – making inroads into changing the ratio of women in sportstech in Australia. Crosland now joins the ASTN executive team with a special focus on ASTN’s special programs and projects.
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Australia Forging Closer Ties With India to Offer Digital Health Solutions
Ocula AI (Equinox Ventures)
Date: 11-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
ASTN member Ocula AI (Equinox Ventures) was recently part of an 11-member Australian Digital Health Trade Mission to India and visited Hyderabad as a part of Australia India Business Exchange program organised by The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).
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AI and Machine Learning provide benefits to sports and entertainment organisations
EngageRM
Date: 8-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
In its recent white paper, EngageRM provides an introduction to the six ways AI and ML are used in the sports and entertainment industry to deliver incredible experiences, create loyal, life-long fans, and reach new levels of revenue and growth.
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Digital Innovation Festival: ASTN Webinar 'AI in Sport'
AIS - CSIRO/Data61 - ASTN
Date: 6-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
ASTN deliveres its Masterclass series 'The Impact of Technology on the Business of Sport' as part of Digital Innovation Futures (DIF) Victoria. In collaboration with CSIRO’s Data 61 and Premium Member AIS, ASTN facilitated a webinar “AI in Sport”. Panellists include Stuart Morgan (Lead Machine Learning, AI and Data Innovation, AIS), Jon Whittle (Director, Data 61, CSIRO) and Rita Arrigo (Strategic Engagement Manager, CSIRO National AI Centre).
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AFL to prioritise implementation of officiating technology
Australian Football League (AFL)
Date: 4-Sep-2023 | Category: Member News
The AFL will prioritise implementation of improved technology for match officiating. The league has been trialling ball-tracking hardware to assist goal umpires and score review operators to make more accurate calls on game day.
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Sportradar extends partnership with Korea Football League
Sportradar
Date: 24-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
ASTN Primary Partner, Sportradar, a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans, has announced an extension to its existing partnership with the Korea Professional Football League (K League), South Korea’s top professional football division, to further increase global fan engagement.
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PAM enters second season as LA Rams technology solutions partner
PAM
Date: 22-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
Smart navigation platform PAM is preparing for the launch of the 2023/2024 season as the Technology Solutions Partner for the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. PAM provides digital signage software and branding opportunities across Hollywood Park and SoFi Stadium, home to the LA Rams.
DRIBL announced as official competition management partner of the 2023 First Nations Indigenous Football Cup.
Dribl
Date: 21-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
DRIBL recently announced they have been chosen as the official competition management partner of the 2023 First Nations Indigenous Football Cup.
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GIS visits ASICE in Cremorne
Global Insitute of Sport (GIS)
Date: 18-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
ASTN Premium Member, the Global Institute of Sport (GIS) has hosted its 2023 Global Sports Summit in Melbourne. On-campus, online students and alumni assembled for events at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for face-to-face teaching in Melbourne also visiting ASTN in Cremorne.
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GameDay partner with Triathlon NZ on new membership platform
GameDay
Date: 17-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
Triathlon NZ are rolling out GameDay’s core membership and integrated event registration platform to the sport. The primary goal is to streamline the club member registration process, integrate the processing of club membership fees and remove the need for volunteer administrators to complete manual reporting.
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AO Startups unveils seven new companies
PAM
Date: 16-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
ASTN member PAM is one of seven new companies have been selected in the mid-year intake of the AO StartUps program, with all the businesses set to pilot their cutting-edge technology during the 2024 Summer of Tennis.
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Artificial intelligence and virtual reality are reshaping Australia's sport scene
VueMotion
Date: 15-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
Australia has long been known as a proud sporting nation. CNN Marketplace Asia reports how artificial intelligence and virtual reality are reshaping sports and startups like NeuroFlex and ASTN member VueMotion are using technology to improve athletic performance and safety on the playing field.
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Investing in Victorian Innovation to Tackle Breast Injury in Sport (Zena Sport)
Zena Sport
Date: 14-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
Breakthrough Victoria will invest $148,000 in Zena Sport. The Geelong-based startup has developed the most advanced breast and rib impact protection vests for female athletes in contact sports such as AFL, rugby, basketball and soccer.
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SportsLink Travel announce major sponsorship of Hockey Australia
SportsLink Travel
Date: 9-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
SportsLink Travel has expanded its portfolio of sports by stepping up to be a major sponsor of Hockey Australia.
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BrushBoarding features at the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention 2023
Extreme Sports Zone (BrushBoarding)
Date: 8-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
Visitors and participants at the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC23) in Melbourne were able to ride the wave of excitement as BrushBoarding, the surfing-inspired fitness attraction, made its official debut at NSC23. Australian-manufactured Brush Ramps are an innovative and dynamic addition to the world of sport, fitness, and active entertainment.
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Bluestone equity partners invests in PMY GROUP, a premier international venue, events and infrastructure technology solutions firm
PMY.GROUP
Date: 1-Aug-2023 | Category: Member News
PMY Group will leverage Bluestone Equity’s deep operating experience in global sports, media and entertainment as it pursues international growth and expansion. Bluestone Equity Partners ("Bluestone"), the global sports, media & entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced an investment in PMY Group ("PMY"), a premier international venue, events and infrastructure technology solutions firm. This is PMY’s first institutional capital raise since inception.
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Beyond the stands: the rise of digital fan engagement platforms
Tiparra
Date: 31-Jul-2023 | Category: Member News
In an era where technology profoundly influences fan engagement, sports franchises strive to convert casual viewers into loyal enthusiasts. This blog post explores the shift from traditional methods to a digital paradigm, emphasising the role of platforms like Tiparra in providing personalised fan experiences and fostering stronger bonds with fans. It highlights how franchises can harness these digital platforms to control their narrative, streamline monetisation efforts, and cater to the evolving demands of younger demographics. The post delves into how a white-labeled app can enhance the entire fan journey - from attending games to purchasing merchandise, paving the way for a more immersive, engaging, and rewarding future in the sports industry.
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Refbook secures partnership with Football Australia
Refbook
Date: 24-Jul-2023 | Category: Member News
Refbook has signed an agreement with Football Australia (FA) to provide a dynamic platform for the management of officials across the national body’s competitions. The online solution will be used across all of Football Australia’s network, including the professional leagues, A-League Men’s and Women’s, as well as the Australia Cup and national championships.
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TidyHQ and iSponsor partner to empower community sports
TidyHQ
Date: 14-Jul-2023 | Category: Member News
TidyHQ, the leading provider of sports administration solutions, proudly announces its exciting partnership with
iSponsor to revolutionize how community sports clubs generate revenue. This collaboration combines TidyHQ's powerful platform with iSponsor's innovative Shop and Give feature, providing an effortless way for individuals to support their chosen community sports clubs
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Sport SA welcomes ActiveXchange as an official data partner
ActiveXchange
Date: 23-Jun-2023 | Category: Member News
ActiveXchange and Sport SA recently announced a partnership to work together to improve the outcomes for SA sporting organisations, governments and residents. This partnership enables Sport SA and ActiveXchange to grow participation in sports and tangibly improve community health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Sports technology startup TwinLabs.ai spun out of NTT
twinlabs.ai
Date: 2-Jun-2023 | Category: Member News
NTT Ltd, a leading IT infrastructure and services company, recently announced the launch of TwinLabs.ai, an exciting new technology startup focusing on cycling and sports. TwinLabs.ai will be led by CEO, Peter Gray, CTO Tim Wade, and CPO Rob Webster, the team responsible for designing and delivering NTT’s technology solutions at the Tour de France since 2015.
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Gerford AI and USA Swimming announce partnership
Gerford AI
Date: 25-May-2023 | Category: Member News
ASTN member Gerford AI and USA Swimming recently announced an alliance focused on new technology for use by American swimmers. The unique computer vision and AI offering will assist USA Swimming’s high-performance team and coaches with time-efficient athlete performance analysis.
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iNSPIRETEK announces further expansion into the US market
iNSPiRETEK
Date: 1-May-2023 | Category: Member News
iNSPIRETEK recently announced their continued expansion into the US market with their innovative health technology platform for athletes.
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