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fanatix is a fan-powered sports micro-highlights network
Fans can create and share their own micro-highlights of the sports moments that matter most to them or they can discover short-form video content created by other fans.
Fans can create and share their own micro-highlights of the sports moments that matter most to them or they can discover short-form video content created by other fans.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, London
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$1M
Founded date
2012
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 8
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| Jan 28, 2013 | Fanatix Hits 500K Downloads, Launches Portuguese Version Of Its ‘Mobile-First’ Social Network For Sports Fans | In a quintessentially European move, fanatix, the iOS-based second screen app and wider ‘mobile-first’ social network for sports fans, has released a Portuguese-language version in partnership with Sportinveste Multimédia — a joint venture ... |
| Oct 31, 2012 | fanatix Secures $1M; Launches in the USA | fanatix, a U.K.-based social network dedicated entirely to sports, has launched its app in the U.S. after securing an additional $1m in funding. Backers include unnamed angel investors. Launched in October 2011 by CEO Will Muirhead, fanatix... |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Fanatix secures $1M to launch its Sports app in the U.S. | fanatix, a London-based social network dedicated entirely to sports, announced today the U.S. launch of its app after securing an additional $1 million in funding from (unnamed) angel investors. The free app, which is only available as an i... |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Fanatix Closes $1M Angel Round | LONDON, ENGLAND, U.K.'s leading social network dedicated entirely to sports, announced today the U.S. launch of its app after securing an additional $1 million in funding from angel investors. >> Click here for more funding data on... |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Another Place To Talk Smack — Fanatix Raises $1M To Bring Its Second Screen Sports App To The U.S. | In the UK, the summer of 2012 is already being looked back on as the British summer of sport. It kicked off with a traditionally poor performance by the English football team in the Euros, followed by a much more successful Olympics and Par... |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Funding Daily: ‘Tis almost the witching hour | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! To accomodate the onslaught of funding news, I pu... |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Fanatix comes to the U.S., raises $1M in angel funding | Fanatix is the UK's largest social network for sports There are few more social experiences than watching sports. As any fan can tell you, going to a game or a match is always more exciting than sitting at home, watching alone. Even if you ... |
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FAQ about fanatix
When was fanatix founded?
fanatix was founded in 2012.
How much funding has fanatix raised?
fanatix has raised $1M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about fanatix?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning fanatix, among them “Fanatix Hits 500K Downloads, Launches Portuguese Version Of Its ‘Mobile-First’ Social Network For Sports Fans” (Jan 28, 2013) and “fanatix Secures $1M; Launches in the USA” (Oct 31, 2012).
Is fanatix still active?
Yes, fanatix is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 14, 2013.