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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports technology, Hospitality technology |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Leo MacLehose, Dominic Collingwood |
| Products | Mobile application, Web platform |
| Website | www |
FANZO, formerly known as MatchPint, is a sports technology company that operates a platform connecting sports fans with pubs, bars and other venues showing live sporting events.[1] The company was founded in 2011 in London and rebranded from MatchPint to FANZO in March 2022.[2]
History
[edit]Founding and early years (2011–2021)
[edit]MatchPint was founded in 2011 by school friends Leo MacLehose and Dominic Collingwood in London.[1][2] MacLehose conceived the idea during his gap year, after struggling to find bars showing specific sporting events, and later developed it as a university coursework project.[3] The concept was initially met with scepticism; a former Sky chief executive reportedly advised MacLehose against pursuing the idea.[3]
The platform launched as a website and mobile application allowing users to search for nearby pubs showing particular matches across sports including football, rugby, cricket and golf.[4] The company secured early partnerships with drinks brands including Diageo and Heineken, running promotional campaigns tied to major sporting events.[1]
In July 2015, MatchPint raised £1 million in funding led by 24 Haymarket, bringing total investment to £1.4 million.[1] The company also won the Tech City News Elevator Pitch award.[1]
In 2017, MatchPint was included in Marketing Week's list of "100 Disruptive Brands".[5]
MatchPint expanded internationally, launching in Ireland in 2019.[2] In August 2019, it acquired French competitor Allomatch for £1.1 million to launch in France,[6] and in 2020 it entered Australia.[2] In 2021, it launched a white-label version of its platform in Germany as "DAZN Bar Finder" in partnership with sports streaming service DAZN.[2]
Rebranding and international expansion (2022–present)
[edit]In March 2022, MatchPint rebranded to FANZO. Co-founder Dominic Collingwood stated that the original name limited the company's global appeal and that testing showed "FANZO" resonated better with diverse audiences across different sports, nationalities and demographics.[2] At the time of the rebrand, the company reported over 13,500 active venue customers worldwide.[2]
The company subsequently acquired The Rail Media, owner of The SportsTV Guide, to support its expansion into the North American market.[7][8] In April 2026, FANZO officially launched in the United States.[9] In June 2026, it announced a partnership with Michelob Ultra, a sponsor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to help fans locate venues showing matches across the country.[8]
As of 2026, the company operates in nine countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, France and the United States.[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Sports platform MatchPint raises £1m". UKTN (UK Tech News). 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "MatchPint rebrands to Fanzo". The Morning Advertiser. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
- 1 2 "The British entrepreneurs behind MatchPint are changing the way we watch sport". The Gentleman's Journal. 2019-11-11. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
- ↑ "People's Champion Finalist: MatchPint". Startups.co.uk. 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
- ↑ "100 Disruptive Brands 2017: MatchPint". Marketing Week. 2017. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- ↑ Stone, Stuart (2019-08-15). "MatchPint unveils £1.1m French signing AlloMatch". The Morning Advertiser. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
- ↑ "FANZO enters U.S. market by acquiring The Sports TV Guide". The Sporting Tribune. 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
- 1 2 3 "Fanzo: London-founded app bets on World Cup in US expansion drive". City A.M. 2026-06-10. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
- ↑ "Sports bar finder Fanzo launches in U.S." Sports Business Journal. 2026-04-16. Retrieved 2026-09-15.
External links
[edit]Category:Companies based in London Category:British companies established in 2011 Category:Sports technology Category:Mobile applications Category:Hospitality companies of the United Kingdom Category:Technology companies established in 2011
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