Sports-tech startup KhiladiPro secures $1 million in pre-seed round led by Shastra VC and MGA Ventures to enhance its AI models and support systems for young athletes.

May 29, 2025•7 months ago

Amount Raised

$1 Million

Round Type

pre-seed

BengaluruSports

Investors

Jaimin BhatNimesh KampaniAyaz BillawalaJeena And Co.M PallonjiMga VenturesShastra Vc

Description

KhiladiPro has raised approximately $1 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Shastra VC and MGA Ventures, along with participation from several angel investors. The fresh funds will be used to advance its AI development and expand its reach. Founded in August 2023 by Utkarsh Yadav, KPro aims to democratize athletic talent discovery in India. With innovative products and partnerships, it targets creating an inclusive athletic ecosystem for youth.

Company Information

Company

KhiladiPro

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

KhiladiPro (KPro) is a Visual AI sports tech platform that launched in August 2023. It aims to democratize access to athletic talent discovery and development in India by enabling mobile-based, standardized sports assessments that provide expert-level feedback to young athletes. The company offers flagship products such as sports ability tests and a unified rating scale through the Khiladi Ability Index (KAI). With a focus on creating an inclusive athletic ecosystem, KPro partners with various sports institutions to enhance young athletes' development.

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