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Academy Raises £3M To Train Next Generation Of Tech Talent

PUBLIC · ASODec 17, 2021

Amount Raised

£3 Million

Round Type

Seed

KatySportsFashionRetail

Description

Academy, a London-based startup that trains talent and leadership roles for the UK tech industry, has raised $4m (£3m) in a seed funding round that was backed by current and former executives from Microsoft, Facebook, Slack, Farfetch and GoCardless.

Quick answer

Academy Sports + Outdoors raised £3 Million in a Seed round, dated December 17, 2021. Academy Sports + Outdoors is based in Katy, Texas, United States.

How much did Academy Sports + Outdoors raise?
Academy Sports + Outdoors raised £3 Million in a Seed round on December 17, 2021.
What does Academy Sports + Outdoors do?
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States.
Where is Academy Sports + Outdoors based and how big is it?
Academy Sports + Outdoors is based in Katy, Texas, United States. Fundz records about 13,726 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Academy Sports + Outdoors?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Academy Sports + Outdoors. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Sports and Fashion around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Academy Sports + Outdoors that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Puma SE raised $922K (Seed) on December 30, 2021.
  • EcoSoul Home raised $3M on January 26, 2022.
  • Thirty Three Threads, Inc. raised $382K (Seed) on January 21, 2022.
  • HanesBrands raised an undisclosed amount on January 13, 2022.
  • Columbia Sportswear raised $352K (Seed) on January 11, 2022.
  • The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company raised $22M on January 7, 2022.

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Company Information

Company

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Location

Katy, Texas, United States

About

Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands.

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