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Read the latest news, announcements and perspectives from our team as we build the bank designed to support UK sport and the people behind it.
New Partnership Introduces First-of-its-Kind Model To Democratise Olympic Sailing
Financing innovation tackles high up-front costs for Olympic-class sailors through manufacturer‑backed access.
SPORTA Docuseries Episode 4: Balancing Act Two teenage talents. One shared dream: to rise to the top of world sport.
Episode 4 of SPORTA'S docuseries is now life: a powerful and intimate look at the realities facing two of Britain’s most exciting young athletes as they chase extraordinary futures.
Sporta Closes Crowdcube Round as Community Backs AI-Native Bank for Sport, Leisure and Wellbeing
Sporta’s leadership emphasises that this raise is about establishing trust and community ownership at a formative point in the company’s journey toward full regulatory approval.
Specialisation, Social Media & AI: What Banks Should Look Out for in 2026
As part of Finextra's Predict 2026 series, Andrew Smith, CEO & Founder, Sporta provided his thoughts on what will dominate the industry next year, from continuing AI conversations to the growth of the wellbeing industry.
Why Britain is a nation of bad sports investors
Britain loves sport, but our approach to funding it is fundamentally flawed. We spend heavily on pitches, clubs and community programmes, yet much of that money vanishes into a black hole of short-term fixes.
Funding Your Local Club: Why Sports & Wellbeing Need a Helping Hand
Despite a larger social economic value, local sports clubs are regularly struggling for financial sustainability, a new AI-first, challenger bank specialising in sports is the solution.
Rosie Quirk, Britain’s No. 1 Ranked Female Padel Player, Joins the SPORTA Movement
Keep your club trophies, pictures, works of art, club shields, medals, memorabilia and honour boards safe with our cover.
SPORTA Docuseries: Episode 3 – Fire Basketball Ignites Brentwood
Episode 3 of the SPORTA docuseries takes us courtside with James Potter, founder and driving force behind Fire Basketball.
SPORTA Founder Andrew Smith Joins the Dave & Georgie Podcast
What unfolds is a frank, fireside-style conversation that shines a light on the realities of building something from the ground up.
ClearBank founder bounces back with Sporta
Andrew Smith, ClearBank founder and former CTO, has launched his next venture, Sporta. Its first Crowdcube funding round values the startup at £35 million pre-money.
11FS founder and CEO, FinTech expert David Brear recognises the need for Sporta.
Former England international and Premier League icon Brian Deane has joined Sporta as both an investor and ambassador.
The Lazaroo-Hood Group backs SPORTA with an additional £5m/MYR 28.5m investment
The private family office of the Lazaroo-Hood Group is proud to announce a further £5m/MYR 28.5m commitment to Sporta.
Brian Deane Joins SPORTA as Investor and Ambassador
Former England international and Premier League icon Brian Deane has joined Sporta as both an investor and ambassador.
Sporta Announces Docuseries Showcasing the Power of Sport and the Urgency of Change
A new series brings to life the stories of athletes, clubs, and communities while charting Sporta’s mission to become the bank that powers sport.
SPORTA Launches Crowdcube Fundraise: Own part of the movement transforming UK Sport
For too long, sport has been marginalised, forced to rely on donations, volunteers, and short-term sponsorships.
The Lazaroo-Hood Group backed SPORTA with £2.5m/MYR 14.5m founding investment
The private family office of the Lazaroo-Hood Group is proud to be the founding lead investor in Sporta with an investment of £2.5m/MYR 14.5m.