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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
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Aug 2026

    $10M

Team

No current team members are available.