FTBpro is a fan-generated media platform focused on online football, delivering content across web, mobile and social channels. Its content is produced by thousands of regular contributors who publish hundreds of daily articles in seven languages. The platform serves over 100 million page views and millions of active users every month. FTBpro is available on ftbpro.com and via dedicated iPhone and Android apps, and its content features on sites including MSN, Huffington Post, GQ, London 24 and Manchester Evening News. Founded in 2011 by CEO Asaf Peled, the company is based in London and Tel Aviv. Following the recent $18M funding, FTBpro plans to accelerate global expansion—mainly into Asia—open new Southeast Asia offices, enhance strategic partnerships and enrich its mobile and video product offerings. The company has also secured commercial deals in England with the League Managers’ Association and the Professional Footballers’ Association. FTBpro is a fan-generated football (soccer) content platform that allows fans to publish and interact with editors. The site features match predictions, videos, imagery slideshows, team line-ups and player rankings, and publishes content and tools in multiple languages. It reports about 20 million monthly page views and more than 1,000 contributing fan writers, covering all major leagues worldwide. FTBpro is based in London with R&D in Tel Aviv and offers Android and iOS apps. Its business model is advertising and brand sponsorships. With new funding, the company plans to expand globally and compete with other UGC sports players such as Bleacher Report.

Total raised

$24M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Mar 2014