The SportsTech & AI Memo
The SportsTech & AI Memo
Signals Dashboard
Live snapshot January 2026 Intelligence Briefing

Monthly Signals Dashboard

A living monitor of market momentum based on a scan of 142 verified ventures active between Q4 2025 and today. We track what is gaining traction, what is stalling, and where leaders should focus their attention.

Medium
Capital Velocity (Q1 Proj)
142
Ventures in current scan
(Active Q4'25 - Jan '26)
Ops + AI
Dominant Shift

Signal Strength

Where procurement momentum is building versus where interest is cooling.

Momentum by Sector (Directional)
High Signal
Performance & Workflow
Urgency is high. Organisations are consolidating point solutions into integrated decision environments.
Saturated
Fan Experience & Engagement
Novelty is no longer a selling point. Infrastructure players are winning.

Market Movers

Selected verified entities from our scan demonstrating significant shift-fit this month.

Sentient Sports
Generative AI recruitment workflow (ScoutGPT)
London
Signal: High utility (AI)
Lead: Ryan Beal (CEO)
Zone7
AI-driven injury risk forecasting
Palo Alto / Tel Aviv
Signal: Asset Protection
Lead: Tal Brown (CEO)
ScorePlay
AI media asset management workflow
Lisbon / NY
Signal: Operational efficiency
Lead: Victor Baptista (CEO)

Capital Flows

Directional liquidity trends.

Liquidity Index (Directional)
The Insight
Early-stage resilience
Seed activity remains robust for technical differentiators.