MUMBAI: FanCode, a multi-sport aggregator platform for the sports fan, has been adjudged as the ‘Best Sports Startup’ at the recently concluded FICCI India Sports Awards 2019.
Launched in March, FanCode is co-founded by sports industry veterans Yannick Colaco and Prasana Krishnan, and bankrolled by the Harsh Jain-led Indian fantasy gaming unicorn Dream11.
Today, with more than 10 million app downloads, FanCode offers a personalised, curated sports experience across live streaming, news, live match scores, in-depth game analysis and fantasy sports statistics & tips, all on a single platform. To bridge the gap between sports fans and their favourite sports, FanCode collaborates with leading mainstream sports broadcasters and OTT platforms to supplement their core audience reach, help them monetise their long-tail sports content and broad-base their overall sports coverage.
Colaco noted: “FanCode is a result of the evolving pattern of sports consumption in India and our vision is to provide a truly immersive and comprehensive sports experience to all avid sports fans. We are partnering with various stakeholders, from sports leagues and OTT platforms to sports content creators to help them reach their core target audience – sports fans. Our journey has just begun and we’re looking forward to exciting times ahead. I am thankful to FICCI for recognizing and honouring our work with such a prestigious award.”
Speaking about the achievement, Krishnan said: “To be recognized for our efforts by FICCI at a nascent stage is a testament to all the effort and hard work our team has put in to create a superior multi-sports app that truly engages avid sports fans in a myriad of ways. We remain committed to delivering a great multi-sports experience by providing unmatched services, thereby building communities of highly engaged sports fans.”
The FICCI India Sports Awards 2019 were a part of the 9th Global Sports Summit “TURF 2019” International Convention on the Business of Sports organized by industry trade body FICCI.
