RealPlay
Affordable ongoing performance.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor investor investor | €0.0 | round |
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$1.3m | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
RealPlay, founded in 2016 by Justin Real, operates within the amateur sports ecosystem, focusing on automating the production of game footage for baseball and softball. The company's genesis stems from founder Justin Real's background in consulting and instruction in the oil and gas industry, combined with his passion for baseball and an MBA from Babson. He identified a significant market need for easily accessible and affordable sports video, a sector hampered by the high volume of games and the labor-intensive nature of video editing.
The firm provides a sports video software that utilizes AI-powered capture, editing, and distribution tools. Proprietary camera systems are installed at sports facilities to record games. This technology automates the production of high-quality, pre-edited, dual-angle video clips of every play for each player. These individual player videos are then housed on a personal profile page, which can be shared with coaches, recruiters, family, and on social media. Players can curate their best plays onto a "Showcase Page" to send to recruiters, streamlining the recruitment process. This service allows parents and fans to watch the game without the distraction of filming.
RealPlay's business model targets a diverse client base including players, parents, coaches, recruiters, and sports facilities. For facilities, the company offers a partnership model that can create an additional revenue stream without increasing overhead. The company charges for its services on a per-event basis, such as for a tournament. RealPlay has established partnerships with companies like SportsRecruits and Rapsodo to integrate its video technology with other platforms in the sports industry. The company secured $210K in a seed funding round in December 2019 and a subsequent $1.25M in October 2022 from investors including Bantam Group, Matt Marra Ventures & Advisory, and Launchpad Venture Group.
Keywords: sports video automation, baseball analytics, softball video analysis, athlete recruitment video, AI sports technology, player development tools, game footage editing, amateur sports technology, highlight reel creation, sports performance analysis, college recruiting platform, youth sports video, automated camera systems, sports facility technology, player showcase videos, sports video distribution, pitching analysis, hitting analysis, defensive play video, sports tech startup