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GoRally is a Bengaluru, India-based organization that builds and operates dedicated pickleball centers, providing courts, coaching, community events, and equipment retail to make recreational sports accessible for urban Indians seeking inclusive community play. The company strategically focuses on pickleball as a rapidly growing sport suitable for all ages and genders, leveraging technology to enhance player experiences and foster regular participation across its facilities. GoRally currently operates four centers across Bengaluru, featuring 15 courts, including a 40,000 sq ft facility, and has achieved operational profitability. The company secured ₹6.6 crore ($750K) in pre-seed funding, with notable investors including Sujeet Kumar, co-founder of Udaan, and Mohit Kumar and Vatsal Singhal, founders of Ultrahuman. GoRally was founded in February 2024 by Sam Sancheti and Abhinav Shankar.
GoRally has raised $760K across 1 funding round.
GoRally has raised $760K in total across 1 funding round.
GoRally has raised $760K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $760K Seed in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | $760K Seed | — | V3 Ventures, Nitish Mittersain | Announced |
GoRally is an early-stage sports startup founded in 2024 that builds dedicated pickleball facilities and platforms for enthusiasts. Operating in the Media & Entertainment sector with a sports focus, it provides specialized pickleball courts to encourage amateur play. The company serves pickleball players, particularly amateurs, solving the problem of limited access to professional-grade courts and community spaces in India. Currently running four centers in Bengaluru, GoRally has raised $750K+ in pre-seed funding as of February 2025, employs 9 people, and shows growth momentum with 29K monthly web traffic.[1][6][7]
GoRally was founded in 2024 by Sam Sancheti and Abhinav Shankar, who identified the rising demand for pickleball infrastructure in India. The idea emerged amid pickleball's growing popularity as an accessible racket sport blending tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, targeting amateur enthusiasts lacking dedicated venues. Early traction came quickly, with the startup establishing four centers in Bengaluru shortly after launch, leading to a pre-seed funding round of $750K (Rs 6.6 crore) on February 11-12, 2025, led by Sujeet Kumar and including investors like Mohit.[1][6][7]
GoRally stands out in India's emerging pickleball scene through:
GoRally rides the global pickleball boom, a trend exploding in popularity—especially in India—due to its low-barrier entry, social appeal, and blend of familiar sports. Timing is ideal as urban India seeks lifestyle sports amid post-pandemic wellness demands and rising disposable incomes for recreational activities. Market forces like increasing venture interest in sports tech (e.g., facility chains) and government pushes for fitness infrastructure favor it. By creating accessible hubs, GoRally influences the ecosystem, popularizing pickleball, building communities, and potentially integrating tech like booking apps or analytics for player performance.[1][6][7]
GoRally is poised for aggressive expansion beyond Bengaluru, leveraging its funding to open more centers and possibly digitize offerings like virtual coaching or tournaments. Trends like sports gamification, AI-driven training tools, and pickleball's mainstream adoption in Asia will shape its path, amplifying growth in a market projected to surge. Its influence could evolve from niche player to category leader, standardizing pickleball infrastructure and sparking an amateur ecosystem—echoing how dedicated venues propelled padel or squash in India. With early traction, the coming years hinge on execution amid rising competition.[1][6][7]
GoRally has raised $760K in total across 1 funding round.
GoRally's investors include V3 Ventures, Nitish Mittersain.
