Ballin AI has raised $500K in an angel round to enhance athlete recruitment through its AI-driven performance analysis. The funding was led by Slauson & Co., Oregon Sports Angels, ACT House, and FBomb Angels Investment Club.

Jul 31, 2025•7 days ago

Amount Raised

$500,000

Round Type

seed

SportsArtificial Intelligence

Investors

F Bomb Angels Investment ClubAct HouseOregon Sports AngelsSlauson & Co.

Description

Ballin AI, an AI startup founded by Nyla Pollard, has secured $500,000 in an angel funding round. The platform analyzes basketball performance to improve recruitment opportunities for players. The funding was announced via a LinkedIn post. Pollard aims to revolutionize the recruiting process for athletes and coaches with the help of this funding.

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Company

Ballin AI

About

Ballin AI is a sports tech startup founded by Division I athlete Nyla Pollard, which develops AI-driven solutions to analyze basketball players’ gameplay. The platform helps athletes improve their performance and enhances their recruitment chances by providing personalized development plans. After uploading their game footage, players receive evaluations by professionals across various criteria. The startup aims to revolutionize the recruitment process for both players and coaches.

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Ballin AI has raised $500K in an angel round to enhance athlete recruitment through its AI-driven performance analysis. The funding was led by Slauson & Co., Oregon Sports Angels, ACT House, and FBomb Angels Investment Club.

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