Sleeper is a fantasy sports app focused on bringing people together through sports and gaming. With fantasy leagues covering the NFL, NBA, college basketball and League of Legends, Sleeper has become the fastest organically growing fantasy platform in the world, while earning some of the highest levels of engagement per user in the industry.
The platform was initially developed as a news-based alert app for the NFL, later evolving to include a fantasy hosting platform. Sleeper's main goal is to connect people through sports and gaming, fostering a sense of community and friendship among its users. The platform enables players to enjoy sporting events and engage in fantasy leagues in an enjoyable and communal setting.
The firm has raised over $40 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Golden State Warrior Klay Thompson’s Thompson Family Foundation, General Catalyst, Birchmere Ventures, Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones, and former NBA player Shane Battier.