Funding Round Led by Consortium of Strategic SME-Focused Investors Positions 33rd Team at the Forefront of Football Analytics and Technology Innovation
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 33rd Team, an emerging football intelligence and technology company founded by veteran NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum, today announced the closing of its eight-figure Series B funding round fueling its emergence as a leading cutting-edge football data and technology provider.
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