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SportsLock

http://www.sportslock.com/
Last activity: 11.12.2015
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We’ve all dreamed of hitting that fadeaway three or walkoff homer to win it all, but the brutal reality is that for most of us, we’re simply not destined for sports greatness. Successfully getting out of bed without hurting yourself and catching your runaway dog aren’t exactly feats of extreme athleticism, even if you think they are.

Thankfully, we have fantasy sports to make us feel like champions, even when we’re not. But lets face it, the current fantasy sports industry is as outdated and crusty as that high school jersey you’ve been holding on to all these years. It’s time for an upgrade.

So at SportsLock, we decided the be that change. But we didn’t just want to change the way people play fantasy sports, we wanted to make it more accessible to new players of all skill levels, all while giving users the power to customize, create, and build their own unique way of playing with their friends.

Whether it’s our first of its kind bracket gameplay, our innovative live draft experience, or the fact that you can take home real cash, SportsLock is the answer to the question the market didn’t even know it was asking. We’re out to prove we’re the fantasy sports GOAT. Won’t you join us?
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Overview

Location
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Total raised
$5M
Founded date
2011

Funding Rounds 1

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Dec 2, 2015Announcing This Year's 50 on Fire WinnersTonight, we unveiled the 50 on Fire, a collection of companies, CEOs, startups, and entrepreneurs that are driving the city's innovation economy forward. From Avant, one of Chicago's four Unicorns, to Todd Connor, Executive Director of the ...
Jun 9, 201510 Chicago Startups We're Watching This SummerIt's been a busy 2015 so far with tons of Chicago startups launching products, raising money, and continuing to grow and disrupt industries. To get a sense for who's been making moves and who we're keeping our eye on this summer, we've put ...
Jun 2, 2015SportsLock Raises $5M to Combine Best of Daily and Season-Long Fantasy SportsThere are two types of fantasy sports - the leagues you play in with your friends and the daily leagues you play in for money. The latter is the fantasy version of a slot machine; simply pull the lever and play again. The former is a non-al...
Feb 14, 2014Meet The Companies Pitching At The Atlanta And New Orleans MeetupsWatch out, Atlanta and New Orleans. TechCrunch is coming to town and we have lined up a stellar list of companies to pitch at each city’s meetup. We’re rolling into your fine cities next week. The Atlanta Meetup is on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and N...
Dec 13, 2013Don't have time for fantasy sports? Lock gives you a quick fantasy fix on your iPhoneWhile gamers have Dungeons & Dragons, sports fans have fantasy sports. But not everyone can make the time to participate in a fantasy sports league for an entire season. Lock, a free new iPhone app launching today, aims to scratch your ...

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FAQ about SportsLock

When was SportsLock founded?

SportsLock was founded in 2011.

How much funding has SportsLock raised?

SportsLock has raised $5M in total across 1 funding round.

What has the press written about SportsLock?

Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning SportsLock, among them “Announcing This Year's 50 on Fire Winners” (Dec 2, 2015) and “10 Chicago Startups We're Watching This Summer” (Jun 9, 2015).

Is SportsLock still active?

SportsLock is probably closed: its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Dec 11, 2015.