Singapore-based sports intelligence startup Aiko has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round from private investors as it seeks to expand its real-time data platform for broadcasters and interactive entertainment companies, the firm said on Wednesday.
Headquartered in Singapore with a subsidiary in London, Aiko said in a statement that the funding will be used to accelerate product development, expand commercial deployments and support its international growth plans.
The company builds a real-time intelligence layer for live sports, transforming licensed match statistics into contextual insights, automated narratives and personalized highlight reels aimed at enhancing fan engagement and supporting commentators and analysts during live broadcasts.
Its platform also provides multilingual delivery to help broadcasters reach wider global audiences.
The fundraising comes as sports media companies face growing demand for more interactive and data-driven viewing experiences, particularly around major international tournaments such as the 2026 FIFA Club World Cup, which will feature 32 clubs competing across multiple time zones.
Founder and Chief Executive Vaibhav “Vebz” Panchal said live sports required more than raw data, with audiences and media companies increasingly seeking real-time insights that can make fast-moving action more accessible and engaging.
Panchal previously held leadership roles at Microsoft, where he worked on sports, gaming, media and entertainment initiatives across global and EMEA markets.
Aiko said it is supported by strategic technology partnerships with Microsoft, AMD and Verizon Business, which have helped shape its enterprise-focused architecture and performance capabilities.
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