Hudle, a sports community platform, has raised $2.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Sky Impact Capital with participation from Physis Capital and Atrium Ventures.
The round also saw participation from angel investors, including Mahesh Bhupathi (12 Time Grand Slam winner and serial investor), Gaurav Kapur (TV presenter and Producer) and founders of Blue Tokai (Shivam Shahi) and Nitro Commerce (Umair Mohammed).
The funds raised will be used to accelerate product innovation, including frictionless booking, match discovery, and performance tracking features, to enhance the player experience with a specific focus on pickleball and padel.
Founded in 2015 by Suhail Narain (CEO), Arjun Singh Verma (COO), and Sonam Taneja (Head, Business Development), Hudle facilitates sports participation by connecting individuals with sports venues and communities. The platform also streamlines facility management, helps track performance and creates a digital ecosystem for the sports community.
In August, the company will introduce a rating system to help players track their progress and connect with others of similar skill levels. Another objective is to expand its venue partner network across Tier 1/2/3 cities to meet the growing demand for community and recreational sports.
The company has reported 3.5x growth in gross transaction value and 2.5x growth in revenue over the last twelve months.
Suhail Narain, Founder & CEO, Hudle, said, “At Hudle, we genuinely believe that playing sports should be as easy and normal as going out for coffee. That’s what drives us — making it easier for people across India to play, connect, and stay active. We’re adding over 300 pickleball courts every month; we’ve seen that people love the sport once they try it. This fundraise isn’t just about scale — it’s about doubling down on the experience, the tech, and the community. For us, it’s always been about putting sport at the centre of everyday life — and we’re just getting started.”
Aakash Sachdev, Founder & Managing Partner, Sky Impact Capital, said, “Hudle is rewiring India’s recreational sports economy. Its frictionless platform lets tens of thousands of sports enthusiasts discover and book courts in seconds, turning fitness into a social routine. Lifestyle diseases burden 300 million Indians each year and wellness spending already tops $98 billion, so the runway for growth is enormous. Over the last 18 months, we have applied our value creation playbook to help Hudle scale. This round will fund the next wave of product innovation, player engagement and nationwide venue expansion, ensuring that—true to Hudle’s ethos—no player is left behind. We are pleased to deepen our commitment at this inflection point in Hudle’s Journey.”
Vinay Bansal, Partner, Physis Capital, said, “While they say that you need a healthy body for a healthy mind, I think sports is the only addictive activity that is healthy for both physical and mental well-being. The sports ecosystem in India is fragmented and unorganized, due to which the sports participation number amongst the general population is very low. Hudle is bridging the gap through a tech-enabled full-stack sporting experience to make outdoor sports more accessible to the public, making it easier for people to discover, play, and compete in a variety of sports, bringing in a sense of community and accessibility. As we see more and more people struggling with health issues due to a sedentary lifestyle, Hudle stands at a vantage point of not only improving the sports infrastructure but also paving the way towards a more fitter and healthier India.”
