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Partnerships with Purpose: Our collaboration with Stevenage FC
SPORTA is committed to building the dedicated infrastructure for sport, and working with a flagship football partner brings this mission to life. It's a commitment to Stevenage, to the fans and community, and a commitment to our goal of making sport financially sustainable and available for everyone.
Nothing Beats Being There: Why Live Sport Matters
Highlights and broadcasts are good for sport, but being there is better. SPORTA's CEO on taking his son to a motocross round, and why live attendance keeps clubs alive.
SPORTA appoints former Sainsbury’s Bank David Wishart as Chief Risk Officer
David Wishart will lead SPORTA’s risk strategy, governance and control framework, helping to ensure the business is built on strong foundations to serve sporting communities from the outset.
Stevenage FC and SPORTA launch flagship partnership with naming of SPORTA Arena
New collaboration marks Stevenage FC’s 50th anniversary year and establishes the Club as SPORTA’s flagship football partner that puts financial infrastructure at the heart of sport.
SPORTA Appoints Fintech Marketing Leader Jess Blakey as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer
Meet the latest member of the team building the financial infrastructure sport deserves. Jess Blakey joins SPORTA as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer.
The Power of Sport: How Running, Volunteering and Community Raise Millions for the Causes That Matter
SPORTA's own Lauren Wilson-Smith lined up at the start of the 2026 Brighton Marathon, running for Brainstrust, a charity that supports individuals and families affected by brain tumours and brain cancer. Learn more about her journey and the important role sport plays in raising millions for the causes that matter.
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.
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.
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.
Club Structure and Funding Hub to Unlock Millions in Hidden Funding for UK Grassroots Sport
A pioneering service designed to help grassroots sports clubs and charities unlock vital funding streams and build stronger, future-proof foundations.
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.
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