Michezo Sports Raises $2.5 Million to Expand India's Sports Infrastructure

Michezo Sports, a Bengaluru-based startup specializing in sports infrastructure, has raised $2.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Centre Court Capital, with participation from Zerodha's investment arm, Rainmatter. Founded in 2019 by former professional tennis player Maharishi Sridhar, Michezo designs, builds, and maintains sports facilities that meet global standards set by organizations like FIFA and FIH. The company has completed over 350 projects across India, including athletic tracks, football and hockey pitches, and courts for badminton, squash, and other sports. With the new capital, Michezo plans to expand into new infrastructure verticals such as swimming pools and public sports facilities, while strengthening its distribution platform for sports equipment and materials. The startup is also exploring public-private partnerships to help state governments develop accessible community-level sports infrastructure, aligning with India's broader goals to promote sporting culture and participation. Investors highlight the growing potential of India's sports infrastructure sector amid increasing investment and aspirations to host international sporting events like the 2036 Olympics.