Atlas World Sports receives investment from SCM

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- During October 2024, Atlas World Sports acquired LockSpread.com to further strengthen its fantasy sports offerings
- The partnership was formed in hopes of accelerating Atlas World Sports’ rollout while also strengthening its position within the sports betting market
Starkel Capital Management (SCM) has made a recent investment into Atlas World Sports in hopes of accelerating the fantasy sports data provider’s rollout while strengthening its position within the sports betting market.
The investment firm is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and specializes in identifying high-potential growth companies. Through its inaugural fund, Natural Selection Fund I, the company focuses on providing strategic capital to accelerate growth and unlock value in businesses across various sectors.
“Atlas World Sports is revolutionizing the way sports fans engage with betting by integrating advanced AI-driven insights and real-time data aggregation,” SCM Managing Partner Beau Starkel said.
“We are excited to support their expansion as they continue to disrupt the market.”
During October 2024, Atlas World Sports acquired LockSpread.com to further strengthen its fantasy sports offerings. The provider has official agreements with major professional leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA and UFC, as well as with sports betting operators including BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars and ESPN Bet.
Good to know: Kevin Koeppel leads Atlas World Sports’ fantasy division and integration, having founded No House Advantage which was acquired in 2021 and transitioned to Betr sportsbook in 2023
“Partnering with SCM marks a significant milestone for us,” Atlas World Sports Co-Founder and CEO Robert Kraft said.
“This investment will accelerate our marketing efforts, expand our AI capabilities, and allow us to solidify our position as a premier sports betting and fantasy sports destination. We are just getting started!”
Atlas World Sports uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide betting recommendations, personalized news feeds and predictive analytics for users.
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