PodPlay Technologies, a New York–based vertical SaaS platform for participatory sports venues, announced its spin-off from PingPod Inc. and raised $8 million in Series A funding. 

Investors 

The round was led by Frontier Growth, with Frontier partner Dave Pandullo joining PodPlay’s board. 

Frontier Growth is a growth equity firm that partners with founders of vertical SaaS companies to help them scale. With a people-first investing philosophy, Frontier focuses on collaboration and sustainable growth. Founded in 1999 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the firm has made over 25 vertical SaaS investments. It typically invests $5–30 million in companies generating $3–20 million in ARR with 25%+ annual growth. 

PodPlay Technologies Use of Funds 

With the funding, PodPlay will expand its engineering, customer success, and partner ecosystem to meet rising global demand. 

About PodPlay Technologies 

PodPlay Technologies is a software and hardware platform for modern recreational venues. It integrates reservations, events, coaching, analytics, and payments with proprietary technology—including digital scoreboards, instant video replays, secure access, and 24/7 remote monitoring. Originally built for PingPod, PodPlay now powers next generation pickleball, padel, ping pong, pool, tennis, golf, and multisport facilities worldwide. 

Funding Details 

Company: PodPlay Technologies, Inc. 

Raised: $8.0M 

Round: Series A 

Funding Date: October 2025 

Lead Investor: Frontier Growth 

Additional Investors:  

Company Website: https://podplay.app/  

Software Category: Vertical SaaS / Sports Venue Management Software 

Source: PodPlay Press Release