According to UnivDatos, the rising younger male demographic, an increase in willingness to try the product, and leading apps wagering on sports are driving the Daily Fantasy Sports market. According to their “Daily Fantasy Sports” report, the global market was valued at USD 14,290 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of approximately 7.72% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2033, to reach USD million by 2033

The increased financing and investment in the Daily Fantasy Sports market are key factors in the rapid growth of the DFS market, as new capital enables technological advancements, refinements, and audience expansion. Furthermore, the infrastructure created by DFS affords unprecedented scalability, offers additional data at an increasing rate, and aligns with the shift to digital and mobile sports consumption, attracting more venture capital and strategic investors. Furthermore, the companies have simultaneously created increased expectations for user acquisition and monetization by hiring talent and forming strategic partnerships with leagues, media platforms, and brands, thereby enhancing visibility, awareness, and monetization. The funding being poured into the DFS ecosystem has established a new valuation standard for sport-focused applications, enabling them to evolve from niche-use applications into comprehensive sport-based entertainment ecosystems with a global footprint, allowing for meaningful innovation while increasing user volumes and potentially driving real growth in users and market size.

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Some of the companies getting funding and investments, which are bolstering the market growth of daily fantasy sports, have been described below:

On July 7, 2025, Fantasy Life, a fantasy sports and gaming company founded by fantasy football personality Matthew Berry, announced that it would raise USD 7 million from more than a dozen investors in its second funding round. Furthermore, the company announced its intention to finance the acquisition of Guillotine Leagues and to launch its new platform with the funded capital. Additionally, the funding further enhanced the new fantasy ecosystem, featuring improved technology, expanded tools, additional content offerings, and a mobile-first experience designed for scalability, thereby reinforcing Fantasy Life. Moreover, it is now recognized as a flagship destination for fans, marking the opening of another chapter in the continued growth and innovation of the fantasy sports space. Additionally, the financial support significantly increased momentum, with a 737% rise in revenue since 2022, including a 230% increase in revenue from 2024 to the first half of 2025.

On March 26, 2025, Sports-betting firm Underdog closed a USD 70M investment led by Spark Capital, marking the first close of a Series C funding round. Additionally, the fast-growing sports gaming startup stated that the investment eventually exceeded USD 100 million. Further, the company's valuation of Underdog at USD 1.2M pre-money, according to the company, was triple the USD 485M valuation at which it raised its Series B in 2022. The new investment brings Underdog’s total funding to date to USD 140M. BlackRock, Acies Investment, Liontree Partners, and SV Angel are existing investors, along with a group of recognizable sports figures from a 2021 fundraising round, including Mark Cuban, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, Kevin Durant, Jared Goff, and Adam Schefter.

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Rise in Funding and investments are catalysing the Daily Fantasy Sports market.

The surge in investments and funding is redefining the trajectory of the Daily Fantasy Sports market, accelerating its growth and global relevance. Hence, the steady infusion of capital from venture firms to private equity is catalysing the international development of daily fantasy sports by empowering innovation, scaling operations, boosting confidence, and more. These investments enable deeper user engagement through real-time insights, personalized experiences, and seamless interfaces, while also funding strategic partnerships and expansion into new regions under favourable regulatory climates. As funding scales alongside innovation, the DFS market is poised for sustained user growth, diversified monetization, and long-term dominance in sports-based gaming.

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