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Sharplink Gaming

333 Washington Ave N Ste 104, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States

Overview

SharpLink Gaming develops technology that merges sports betting, interactive gaming, and blockchain functionality. Historically focused on creating engaging wagering experiences, the company is now complementing its core platform with a treasury strategy centered on crypto assets. Its latest move is to purchase synthetic Ethereum (SETH) with fresh capital, reflecting a belief that tying the company’s balance sheet to Ethereum’s performance can enhance long-term shareholder value. By holding SETH—an ERC-20 token that mirrors ETH’s price—SharpLink seeks to expose investors to crypto upside without direct token custody complexities. Management positions this strategy as both a balance-sheet enhancer and a marketing differentiator in the gaming sector. While no revenue or user figures were disclosed, the sizeable capital raise indicates an ambition to scale operations and reinforce financial stability. The company cautions that crypto market volatility could introduce new risks, but it views the potential appreciation of SETH as outweighing dilution from the new share issuance.

Total raised
$702M
Funding rounds
3
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
Oct 2025

Industries

  • Casino
  • Fantasy Sports
  • Gambling
  • Sports
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Oct 2025

    $77M

  2. Equity

    Sep 2025

    $425M

  3. Equity

    Aug 2025

    $200M

Team

  • Rob Phythian

    Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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  • Chris Nicholas

    Chief Operating Officer

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  • Damian Clem

    Sr Frontend Developer

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  • Caleb Hypes

    Front End Developer

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