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Israeli Sports Tech Firm Marki Raises $6.5 Million to Expand AI Decision Engine

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Israeli Sports Tech Firm Marki Raises $6.5 Million to Expand AI Decision Engine
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First reported by Mako · Jul 30, 2026

What happened

Israeli sports technology company Marki raised $6.5 million to advance its AI-based decision engine for professional sports clubs. The funding will support R&D, strategic hires, and international expansion. Marki works with over 20 global clubs, including Premier League and NBA teams, aiming to enhance data-driven sports management.

  • 01Marki raised $6.5 million led by Axel Springer SE and Welltech Ventures to boost AI development.
  • 02The company supports over 20 global sports clubs, including Premier League, Serie A, MLS, and Israeli teams.
  • 03Marki is expanding from soccer to basketball with NBA and EuroLeague partnerships.
  • 04Funds will enable hiring in AI, engineering, and data science and open US and UK offices.
  • 05CEO Dean Bracha noted clubs use only 4-15% of their available data due to resource limits.
  • 06Welltech Ventures sees Marki as a key AI intelligence layer for sports decision-making.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Israeli Sports Tech Firm Marki Raises $6.5 Million to Expand AI Decision Engine
N12Center · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Israeli Sports Tech Firm Marki Raises $6.5 Million to Expand AI Decision Engine

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