Skill-based social gaming company Splash Sports has successfully completed a $14.5 million Series B funding round, marking another major milestone in its mission to redefine how sports fans engage with live events. The new round, led by Dream Ventures, will help the company expand its suite of products, grow its marketing and partnership initiatives, and strengthen its presence across both the United States and Canada.

Alongside Dream Ventures, other contributors to the round include Boston Seed Capital, Velvet Sea Ventures, Green Wave Ventures, and Evolution Partners, further cementing confidence in Splash’s community-driven approach to peer-to-peer sports contests.

Strengthening Its Golf Offerings Through Strategic Partnerships

A notable addition to the investor lineup is EP Golf Ventures, a joint investment firm formed by the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group. This collaboration is expected to bolster Splash Sports’ growing footprint in the golf sector, opening new opportunities for partnerships and fan engagement.

“We’ve seen countless media companies and leagues invest in new sports rights, but in order to justify such support, an element of interactivity and engagement that brings fans closer to the action is crucial,” said TJ Ross, CEO and Co-Founder of Splash Sports, according to Business Wire. “This funding round allows us to continue to do just that through our real-money contests and partnerships with leading media companies, teams, and leagues. Our games allow every fan to be their own commissioner and coordinate their own contests for sports’ biggest moments while simultaneously developing deeper audiences for media partners.”

Dream Ventures’ Richard Blankenship echoed this sentiment, adding, “Splash is carving out a powerful niche in the sports gaming market. They’re building for the modern fan — social, competitive, and community-first. This is the next evolution of how people engage with live sports.”

Expanding Reach and Scaling Community Engagement

Splash Sports’ peer-to-peer platform allows users to organize and participate in real-money contests across 44 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Canada, with the exception of Nevada and Pennsylvania. The platform enables fans to create custom competitions such as Survivor, Pick ’Em, and Tiers contests for major sporting events, including PGA tournaments.

For daily play, QuickPicks lets users make “More or Less” predictions on player performance and get paired in groups where winners can earn up to 50x their entry. This format underscores Splash’s focus on user-driven interaction and community play rather than traditional sportsbook or fantasy structures.

The company’s momentum continues to accelerate — Splash reported over $6.4 million in guaranteed contests for the NFL kickoff, representing a 500% increase compared to last year. These contests are part of Splash’s broader strategy to let anyone—from families to content creators and professional sports organizations—launch their own competitions through an easy-to-use platform.

To deepen fan engagement, Splash has collaborated with a diverse group of partners, including major media networks, professional sports teams, and well-known athletes and influencers such as television host Nick Wright, poker legend Phil Hellmuth, and golf champion John Daly. Together, these collaborations offer new ways for fans to connect with sports in real time while helping brands expand their digital audiences.

Continuing Growth and Industry Collaboration

This latest funding follows Splash’s $14 million Series A2 round in 2024, which included investments from Acies Investments, K5 Global, and Accomplice. The company’s network of notable angel investors includes Jonathan Kraft of the New England Patriots and Fenway Sports Group partners Mike Gordon and Sam Kennedy, with advisor Theo Epstein also participating.

In early 2025, Splash joined the Coalition for Fantasy Sports, a trade group focused on promoting consumer protection and innovation in the fantasy gaming sector. Its membership alongside PrizePicks, Underdog, Betr, and Dabble reflects its growing influence in the industry.

Founded through the acquisition of RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool, Splash Sports continues to position itself as a leader in real-money, fan-driven competition. The company plans to leverage its new funding to scale operations across major sports seasons and expand into entertainment-based gaming experiences.

As Ross summarized, the company’s mission remains clear: empowering fans to shape the sports experience themselves. With new capital and strategic partnerships, Splash Sports is poised to continue transforming how fans compete, connect, and celebrate their favorite games.