Sperm Racing
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
Sperm Racing stages a spectacle-driven competition that combines lab techniques (microfluidic chips and centrifugation) with computer-generated visualizations presented as a "World Cup" of sperm races. Founded in 2024 by Eric Zhu and Shane Fan, the company leans heavily on creator-economy traction—about a third of its team produces viral videos—while commercializing consumer items such as Andros underwear and Sperm Worms gummies. The company's flagship live event has been repeatedly delayed, and management has considered rebranding to Biomarker Sports to appeal to more traditional investors. Sperm Racing closed a $10 million financing round from a Silicon Valley venture fund, and its public narrative emphasizes male fertility amid a broader category attracting investor interest. Reported coverage highlights the tension between viral marketing as the primary growth engine and the still-developing functional product and event execution.
- Total raised
- $10M
- Funding rounds
- 1
- Latest round
- Equity
- Latest activity
- Aug 2026
Recent funding
Equity
Aug 2026
$10M
Team
No current team members are available.