\r\n\r\n \tOn Thursday, it was announced that the XR (extended reality) firm StatusPro was receiving investment from a host of athlete and celebrity investors including Lebron James, Naomi Osaka, Maverick Carter, Drake, and Jimmy Iovine. The company raised $5.2 million in a seed round in August as well.\r\n \tSandbox VR, the provider of virtual reality social multiplayer gaming experiences designed to provide a comprehensive VR experience, raised $37 million series B led by Andreesen Horowitz.\r\n \tForte, the developer of a blockchain technology platform created to upgrade the gaming industry, raised a $725 million Series B led by Andreesen Horowitz and Solana Labs. The company raised a 185 million Series A in may which valued the company at $1 billion.\r\n \tJackpocket, developer of a mobile lottery application intended to offer players a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, raised a $120 million series D funding round led by Left Lane Capital.\r\n \tLadder, the operator of an online fitness platform that helps health and wellness professionals to connect with people who need customized fitness training, raised $7 million in seed stage funding from LivWell ventures.\r\n \tCult.fit, a Bangalore based operator of a fitness-based online platform designed to address preventive healthcare techniques, raised $50 million in funding at an $800 million valuation. The round was led by Zomato.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTry out the full Deal Tracker here.\r\n\r\n","newsletter_content_3_select_content_block":"custom","newsletter_content_3_content_custom_label":"Final Thoughts","newsletter_content_3_content_custom_title":"Final Thoughts","newsletter_content_3_content_custom_copy":"Aside from all the noise around Peloton, my biggest takeaway actually comes from the sports world. The MLS updating their private equity rules months after the NBA made a similar announcement is interesting. I am of the opinion that getting smart capital into sports ownership is a good thing and could drive innovation for leagues. It is something I will be keeping my eye on and will likely be writing about soon. If you want to chat about it always feel free to reach out.\r\nFront Office Sports Insights is truly meant to be a community-driven product.\r\nWith that in mind, we are always looking to our members to provide feedback, ask questions, and engage with us. If you have any feedback on Insights or questions about your membership, please reply to this email or reach us at insights@frontofficesports.com.\r\nInterested in getting colleagues signed up for Insights? Send us a note to inquire about group memberships and team discounts!","editors":"","newsletter_h_sponsor_text":"","newsletter_content_1_content_custom_image":"","newsletter_content_1_content_custom_image_link":"","newsletter_content_1_content_custom_image_link_tracker":"","newsletter_content_1_content_custom_image_credit":"","newsletter_content_2_content_custom_image":"","newsletter_content_2_content_custom_image_link":"","newsletter_content_2_content_custom_image_link_tracker":"","newsletter_content_2_content_custom_image_credit":"","newsletter_content_3_content_custom_image":"","newsletter_content_3_content_custom_image_link":"","newsletter_content_3_content_custom_image_link_tracker":"","newsletter_content_3_content_custom_image_credit":"","disclaimer1_title":"","disclaimer1_text":""}},"postID":59093,"postFormat":"standard"}; dataLayer.push( dataLayer_content );