Frontier Growth backs spin-out from PingPod to accelerate the expansion of PodPlay's vertical SaaS platform modernizing participatory sports clubs.
NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PodPlay Technologies, Inc., the fast-growing vertical SaaS platform for participatory sports venues, today announced its spin-off from PingPod Inc and the close of an $8 million Series A led by Frontier Growth. Frontier partner Dave Pandullo will join PodPlay's board.
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