How AI and Data Are Changing Football Scouting

Football scouting is being transformed by AI, data analytics, and custom-built platforms. Clubs like Brighton, Brentford, Ajax, and PSG are using these technologies to identify undervalued players, reduce transfer risks, and build smarter squads. From expected goals (xG) models to psychometric profiling, the game is shifting from gut instinct to evidence-based recruitment, and it’s paying … Read more

Betaworks’ third fund closes at $66M to invest in early-stage AI startups

New York City-based Betaworks has closed its $66 million Fund III, which will focus on investing in early-stage AI companies.  Betaworks has been investing in AI since at least 2016 and, through its investment program Camp, has backed companies such as Huggingface and Granola. Jordan Crook, a partner at the firm (and former TechCrunch employee), … Read more