theScore

theScore

Sports coverage and mobile betting services

About theScore

Simplify's Rating
Why theScore is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Consumer Goods

Entertainment

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2012

Overview

theScore provides extensive sports coverage and mobile sports betting services, primarily targeting sports fans and bettors in the United States, specifically in New Jersey, Indiana, and Colorado. Its main product is a mobile app that offers real-time scores, news, and updates across various sports, while also allowing users to place bets through its integrated platform, theScore Bet. This combination of sports media and gaming sets theScore apart from competitors, as it creates an engaging experience for both casual fans and serious bettors. The company generates revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and betting transactions, aiming to enhance the sports experience for its users.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Micro-betting trend enhances user engagement on theScore's platform.
  • Esports betting expansion offers new opportunities beyond traditional sports.
  • Sports NFTs provide new revenue streams through exclusive digital collectibles.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from DraftKings and FanDuel in the U.S. market.
  • Potential impact of new sports betting regulations in key states.
  • Rise of illegal sports betting platforms diverting users from legal options.

What makes theScore unique

  • theScore integrates sports media and betting for a unique user experience.
  • AI-driven personalized content recommendations enhance user retention and engagement.
  • theScore offers real-time scores and updates, catering to sports enthusiasts.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2186.3M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

1%
Business Wire
Mar 1st, 2021
theScore Announces Closing of US$186.3 Million Initial Public Offering in the United States

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--theScore Announces Closing of US$186.3 Million Initial Public Offering in the United States

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May 8th, 2020
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Remembering when NBA living legend Michael Jordan helped Spike Lee fund his powerful “Malcolm X” film about the late Black nationalist leader. In this Aug. 21, 2015, file photo, former NBA star and current owner

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