theScore

theScore

Mobile app for sports coverage and betting

About theScore

Simplify's Rating
Why theScore is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating 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, along with integrated betting options through theScore Bet. This app allows users to stay informed about their favorite sports while also placing bets directly within the platform. Unlike many competitors, theScore combines sports media with gaming, creating a unique experience that appeals to both casual fans and serious bettors. The company's goal is to enhance user engagement by providing a seamless blend of sports information and betting services, while generating revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and betting transactions.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in sports betting among Gen Z and Millennials.
  • Integration of AI enhances user engagement and retention.
  • Micro-betting popularity could attract more users to theScore.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from apps like DraftKings and FanDuel.
  • Regulatory challenges in U.S. sports betting market.
  • Economic downturns could affect advertising revenue and betting transactions.

What makes theScore unique

  • theScore combines sports media and betting for a unique user experience.
  • The app offers real-time scores, news, and integrated betting options.
  • theScore partners with major sports leagues for exclusive content and betting rights.

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Funding

Total Funding

$268.1M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

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
Remembering When Michael Jordan Helped Fund The Movie ‘Malcolm X’

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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