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Novig

About Novig

Novig is a peer-to-peer sports prediction market that allows users to trade predictions on sports outcomes.

Business Information
Target Customers
consumers sports enthusiasts gamblers
Industry Categories
Sports Blockchain/Web3
Business Model
Revenue Model Marketplace
Pricing Strategy Transaction fees on trades
Sales Channels direct, online marketing
Funding Timeline
Round Date Amount Investors
Series A Aug 15, 2025 $18.0M Forerunner Ventures, Y Combinator, NFX +2 more
Founders
K
Kelechi Ukah

Founder & CEO

J
Jacob Fortinsky

Founder & CEO

Investors
F
Forerunner Ventures

Venture Capital

G
Gaingels

Venture Capital

N
NFX

Venture Capital

P
Perceptive Ventures

Venture Capital

Y
Y Combinator

Venture Capital

Recent Mentions
TradedVC
Traded: Venture Capital @TradedVC
Aug 15, 2025

Novig, a New York-based peer-to-peer sports prediction market, has raised $18 million in a Series A round led by Forerunner, with participation from Y Combinator, NFX, Perceptive Ventures, and Gaingels. Founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah, Novig allows users to trade... https://t.co/zdQvwu2NOd