Sports data technology provider Sportradar has secured new funding through a partnership with Revolution Growth.

Rev Board

As part of the investment Ted Leonsis, co-founder of Revolution Growth, will join the company’s US advisory board with Revolution Growth partner Evan Morgan.

Also participating in the funding round and joining the Sportradar US board are the respective owners of the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets NBA teams: Mark Cuban and Michael Jordan.

“The Sportradar team is ahead of the curve in understanding the crucial role data plays in creating innovative content and products that captures audiences,” said Leonsis.

“With superior technology and development that is already providing the fastest, most accurate data feeds, Sportradar is well-poised to capitalise on the rapidly expanding, multi-billion dollar global sports market.”