In a game-changing play for India’s youth sports revolution, Chandigarh-based multi-sports training and coaching platform TIDA Sports has clinched ₹3 crore (~$360,000) in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), the Gurugram-based angel investment powerhouse. Announced on December 4, 2025, this infusion values the startup at around ₹10 crore post-money and catapults TIDA into hyper-growth mode, targeting a nationwide rollout that could touch one lakh students in the coming year.
Founded in 2023 by a dynamic quartet—Adit Goel (CEO), Sumeet Malik (CTO), Priyansh Matta (COO), and Sanchit Budhiraja (CBO)—TIDA Sports is reimagining grassroots athletics through a school-integrated ecosystem. Drawing from elite pedigrees like Thapar University, IIM Calcutta, Dotpe, Zomato, Aviva India, and Standard Chartered, the team blends operational grit with tech savvy to deliver structured, multi-sport programs that balance academics and athleticism. No more siloed coaching; TIDA fuses professional trainers, world-class venues, and high-stakes tournaments via deep school partnerships and local academy tie-ups, making elite sports accessible in Tier 1-3 cities.
Currently thriving in Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana—with training hubs in Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Chandigarh tricity, Patiala, Jalandhar, Ambala, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Ferozepur—TIDA has already partnered with blue-chip institutions like GD Goenka, DPS, DAV, and Aravali. The results? Over 100 tournaments orchestrated, certified coaches mentoring hundreds, and young talents fast-tracked to state and national reps. “The grassroots sports sector needed a reset, and TIDA Sports is leading that change,” beams CEO Adit Goel. “Our mission is simple: Bring professional coaching, structured programs, and vibrant sports environments to every school in India. With this funding, we’re on track to impact 10 million young athletes over the next five years.”
This seed round—following an earlier $46K accelerator boost from EvolveX—marks TIDA’s second funding milestone, bringing total capital to ~$379K. IPV, with its 24,000+ CXO and HNI network and $50M Physis Capital offshoot for growth-stage bets, sees massive upside in TIDA’s model. “Sports isn’t just about creating future champions—it’s about raising healthier kids, reducing screen time, and building discipline,” says IPV Co-founder Ankur Mittal. “TIDA bridges this gap at the grassroots, ensuring sports empowers students’ potential.” The syndicate’s experiential capital will supercharge TIDA’s playbook, honed across 250+ portfolio companies.
The war chest breaks down like a championship strategy:
- Geographic Blitz: Expand to five states and 30 cities, forging 200 school alliances for one lakh+ student reach.
- Tech Turbo: Upgrade the proprietary platform for seamless booking, progress tracking, and AI-driven talent scouting.
- Talent Pipeline: Onboard 150+ certified coaches to fuel 150 academies nationwide.
- B2B & Buzz: Bolster school ops integrations and ramp up grassroots marketing to capture Gen Alpha’s sports frenzy.
Timing couldn’t be sweeter. India’s sports sector, a $52B behemoth today, is projected to balloon to $130B by 2030—fueled by Khelo India, Olympic dreams, and post-pandemic wellness waves. TIDA slots perfectly into this surge, outpacing rivals like SportzVillage or Fitternity by emphasizing school-embedded, multi-sport depth over gym-centric apps. Early metrics scream scalability: 90% retention in partnered programs, 30% uptick in student fitness scores, and zero-dropout tournaments that spark lifelong passion.
Yet challenges loom—scaling coach quality in underserved regions and monetizing via freemium school subs. But with IPV’s mentorship war chest, TIDA’s founders are geared for the long game: Not just medals, but a fitter, fiercer India. As Goel envisions, “We’re shaping a generation that’s active, confident, and future-ready.” Seed planted; now watch the empire grow. Next whistle: A Series A by mid-2026?
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Last Updated on Friday, December 5, 2025 4:47 pm by Startup Magazine Team
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