Sharp Performance Raises $18M Series A

Sharp Performance, based in Carlsbad, California, is a technology platform that provides confidential performance coaching to first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and paramedics. The company has announced an $18 million Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $30 million.

Investors

The funding round was led by Hidden Variable. Additional participating investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Commonweal Ventures, Wolfson Group, FJ Labs, and the Ford Foundation.

Sharp Performance Use of Funds

Sharp Performance plans to use the Series A capital to expand its services to more departments and states, improve its mobile application and coaching platform, and develop additional products and software to support the health and performance of first responders.

About Sharp Performance

Founded by CEO Ben Curley and former Green Beret Andrew Sakmar, Sharp Performance delivers a coaching model modeled after special operations teams and elite athletes to public safety professionals. The platform connects first responders with vetted coaches who share similar professional backgrounds, facilitating one-on-one sessions, guided breathing exercises, and physical resets through its custom-built software.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://sharpperformance.com

Company: Sharp Performance
Raised: $18M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: October 15, 2026
Lead Investor: Hidden Variable
Additional Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Commonweal Ventures, Wolfson Group, FJ Labs, Ford Foundation
Company Website: https://sharpperformance.com
Software Category: SaaS Marketplace
Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261015119749/en/Sharp-Raises-%2418M-Led-by-Hidden-Variable-to-Put-a-Coach-in-Every-First-Responders-Corner