Funding news · Sep 3, 2026
Sorare Raises Series C+ Funding with Participation from Existing Investors
Sorare Announces Series C+ Round
Sorare, a French fantasy sports gaming company, has raised a Series C+ round. The funding was announced on September 3, 2026. The round includes participation from Nicolas Julia, Partech, Kibo Ventures, Benchmark, Accel, and Adrien Montfort. No lead investor was specified, and the funding amount was not disclosed.
What Sorare Does
Sorare is a fantasy sports gaming company founded in 2018 in Paris by Nicolas Julia and Adrien Montfort. Players collect, trade, and field officially licensed digital player cards in fantasy competitions across football, basketball, and baseball.
The company operates under partnerships with more than 300 sports organizations, including the NBA, MLS, Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga. Sorare claims over 3 million users.
Strategic Focus
Sorare has been broadening its free-to-play offering with the Arcade game mode as it targets profitability in 2026.
Funding Details
- Round: Series C+
- Amount: Not disclosed
- Currency: EUR
- Date: September 3, 2026
- Lead Investor: Not specified
- Investors: Nicolas Julia, Partech, Kibo Ventures, Benchmark, Accel, Adrien Montfort
Acquisition Perspective
For acquirers in gaming, sports technology, or digital collectibles, Sorare offers a licensed digital card platform with partnerships across major sports leagues and a user base of over 3 million. The participation of existing investors, including Benchmark and Accel, alongside founders Nicolas Julia and Adrien Montfort, suggests continued backing from the company's existing cap table.
The Series C+ round, while undisclosed in amount, indicates additional capital raised as the company pursues profitability in 2026 and expands its free-to-play Arcade mode. Sorare's portfolio of more than 300 sports organization partnerships could be a key asset for strategic buyers looking to enter or expand in the intersection of fantasy sports, digital collectibles, and licensed sports content.