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Balto

AcquiredYC W19

San Francisco, US · 5 employees · 3 known investors

Balto provides software that simplifies contest management by automating administrative tasks and enabling organizers to oversee large numbers of participants.

ConsumerGamingSports TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

JKJoel Karacozoff
Joel KaracozoffinFounderJoel Karacozoff cofounded Balto (YC W19), which was acquired by Fubo. He currently leads YC partnerships at Stripe and is an angel investor. He graduated from Princeton, where he competed in Division 1 football and track.
NMNicky Montana
Nicky Montanain𝕏FounderNicky Montana is an investor at Zero Knowledge Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage fund.
SCSpencer Cassidy
Spencer CassidyinFounder/Head of Growth

Investors · 3

StripesNew York
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Sierra VenturesreportedSan Mateo · $10M

In the news

St. Louis Startup Scene: Balto Opens Office, Brain-Computer Interface Cleared to Sell | EQentrepreneurquarterly.com · Sep 2021Balto Raises $37.5M in Series B Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Aug 2021St. Louis software startup Balto raises $37M to expand its tech for contact centers - St. Louis Business Journalbizjournals.com · Aug 2021Balto Raises $37M Series B | Cultivation Capitalcultivationcapital.com · Aug 2021Balto Raises $37.5M; Pushes to Close Execution Gap for Contact Centersprnewswire.com · Aug 2021fuboTV Acquires Balto Sports as First Step Into Online Sports Wagering Market | Business Wirebusinesswire.com · Dec 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Balto do?
Balto provides software that simplifies contest management by automating administrative tasks and enabling organizers to oversee large numbers of participants.
Who founded Balto?
Balto was founded by Joel Karacozoff, Nicky Montana, Spencer Cassidy.
Who are Balto's investors?
Balto's investors include Stripes, Y Combinator, Sierra Ventures.
Where is Balto headquartered?
Balto is headquartered in San Francisco, US.