Key Takeaways
- Fastbreak AI raised $40 million in Series A funding led by Greycroft and GTMfund.
- Investors include the NBA, NHL, TMRW Sports, and athletes Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and Patrick Cantlay.
- The company powers scheduling for over 55 professional leagues including the NBA, NHL, and MLS.
- New funds will expand Fastbreak Compete, its end-to-end operations platform for amateur and youth sports.
- The funding will go towards expansion into the youth sports market and growth of Fastbreak Compete, an all-in-one platform for amateur sports operators that handles scheduling, registration, team travel, ticketing, communications and event execution.
- The company aims to modernize the $55 billion youth sports market through AI-driven scheduling and management tools.
Expanding From Pro to Amateur Sports
Charlotte-based Fastbreak AI has emerged as a key player in sports operations technology, using artificial intelligence to manage complex scheduling for professional leagues. The company’s software already supports major organizations like the NBA, NHL, AFL, Serie A, and MLS, helping balance travel, fairness, and broadcast optimization across global competition calendars.
With a newly announced $40 million Series A funding round, Fastbreak is turning its focus toward the amateur and youth sports sector. Investors include Greycroft, GTMfund, and a mix of professional athletes and organizations such as TMRW Sports and the NBA.
Bringing Pro-Level Infrastructure to Youth Sports
Fastbreak’s newest product, Fastbreak Compete, adapts its professional-grade AI engine for local leagues and tournament operators. The platform integrates scheduling, registration, travel, ticketing, communication, and onsite logistics into one centralized system—reducing the administrative burden that often falls on volunteer organizers and small event staff.
CEO John Stewart said the company’s mission is to “eliminate time spent on logistics to empower sports organizations to create amazing experiences for players, fans and families.”
Fastbreak already works with partners including USA Taekwondo and Lightning Basketball, illustrating early adoption across different amateur sports.
Investor Confidence in a Growing Market
According to Greycroft Partner John Elton, Fastbreak’s proven impact in professional sports made the youth sector a natural next step. “The company’s technology has already demonstrated strong utility and adoption within professional sports,” he said. “We believe Fastbreak’s innovative platform positions it well to support youth tournament organizers and the athletes they serve.”
Backed by a team of PhDs and AI engineers, Fastbreak plans to use the new capital to expand product development and deepen integrations across both pro and youth markets.
Looking Ahead
As youth sports organizations continue to modernize operations, Fastbreak AI’s entry signals the growing influence of enterprise-grade technology in the amateur space. Its success could help streamline participation logistics and reduce costs in one of the fastest-growing segments of the global sports industry.
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