Tech Company Financing Transactions
OTTO SPORT AI Funding Round
OTTO SPORT AI, operating out of Minneapolis, secured $16.5 million in funding from Mamba Growth Equity, Rally Ventures and private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
1/15/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$16,500,000
Round
Seed
Investors
Mamba Growth Equity (Lead Investor)
Rally Ventures (Lead Investor)
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the development of its youth sports platform and expand its AI (Athlete Intelligence) Lab, focused on delivering agentic, purpose-built tools for youth clubs, leagues, and tournaments.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Entertainment
Mailing Address
43 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
US
Minneapolis, MN 55414
US
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
OTTO SPORT AI delivers an intelligent operating system for youth sports, designed to strengthen teamwork, reduce stress, and simplify how teams and organizations manage players, events, and operations. By handling the complexity behind the scenes, OTTO SPORT AI gives clubs the space to grow, compete, and thrive.
Profile
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Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Luke Zaientz
Chief Marketing Officer
JL Vogelaar
Chief Technical Officer
Adam Hendel
VP - Human Resources
Stephanie Houselog
VP - Product Management
Jordan Carlson
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