GLFR

Aarhus, Denmark Founded: 2012 • Age: 14 yrs Minicorn
Provider of an app-based platform for smart golf courses

About GLFR

GLFR is a Media & Entertainment company based in Aarhus (Denmark) founded in 2012 by Jacob Jam Markussen. GLFR has raised $2.41 million across 9 funding rounds. The company has 10 employees. GLFR was last valued at $2.01 million in October 2022. Its chief executive is Hans Henrik Junge. GLFR offers products and services including GLFR App, GPS Course Guide, Scorecard Feature, and Shot Tracking. Its focus areas include Consumer, Sports Tech, Sports IT and Stadium Management Software. Its legal entity is GENTLE GOLF ApS. Its competitors include SportsEngine, LeagueApps, Overtime, Chronogolf and SportEasy and 4 more; 6 of its 9 listed competitors have raised funding.

Company details

Provider of an app-based platform for smart golf courses. It provides users with an app that gives users with golf course information and a course guide about courses. It also allows users to keep track of the scores of users and their performance. Its app is available for download from the App Store and Play Store.

  • Headquarters Aarhus, Denmark
  • Employees 10
  • Founders Jacob Jam Markussen
  • Stage Minicorn
  • Sectors
    Media & Entertainment
  • Email
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  • Website glfr.com
  • Social Facebook Instagram
  • Legal Name Gentle Golf Aps
Key Metrics
  • Net Profit
    -$491.52 K (USD)
    -28
    as on Dec 31, 2022
  • EBITDA
    -$534.44 K (USD)
    -25
    as on Dec 31, 2022
  • Total Equity Funding
    $2.41M (USD)

    in 9 rounds

  • Latest Funding Round
    $97.26K (USD), Seed

    Oct 2022

  • Employee Count
    10

Products & Services of GLFR

GLFR offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including GLFR App, GPS Course Guide, Scorecard Feature, and Shot Tracking.

GLFR App
Golf Utility App

Comprehensive app for GPS guidance and golf tracking features

GPS Course Guide
Navigation Tool

Provides accurate distances to course elements for golfers

Scorecard Feature
Scoring Tool

Enables real-time scoring for up to four players

Shot Tracking
Performance Tracker

Registers shots and calculates distances automatically

Funding Insights of GLFR

GLFR has successfully raised a total of $2.41M across 9 strategic funding rounds. The most recent funding activity was a Seed round of $97.26 thousand completed in October 2022. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.

  • Total Funding $2.41M
  • Total Rounds 9
  • Last Round Seed β€” $97,263
  • First Round $13,303

    (Jan 2013)

All 9 funding rounds of GLFR with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.

DateAmountTransaction NameValuationLead InvestorsInvestors
Oct 2022$97,263Seed$2.01M–
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Jun 2021$341,958Seed$2.31M–
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Oct 2019$805,180Seed––
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Dec 2018$91,356Seed$‒‒‒‒‒–
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Nov 2017$153,648Seed$‒‒‒‒‒–
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Dec 2016$127,026Seed$‒‒‒‒‒–
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Apr 2015$505,166Seed$‒‒‒‒‒–
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Jun 2013$270,681Seed$‒‒‒‒‒–
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Jan 2013$13,303Seed$‒‒‒‒‒–
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Valuation history
DateValuationStage
Oct 2022$2.01Mβ€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
Jun 2021$2.31Mβ€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
Dec 2018$β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
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Jun 2013$β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’
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Last known valuation $2.01M (Oct 2022).

People of GLFR

2 people are tracked at GLFR (2 in leadership); the tracked headcount is 10.

NameRoleGroup
Jacob Jam Markussen
FounderLeadership
Hans Henrik Junge
CEOLeadership
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Timeline of GLFR

4 dated milestones of GLFR across 10 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.

  1. Founded GLFR is founded.
  2. Funding First funding round of $13K.
  3. Milestone Reaches Minicorn status.
  4. Funding Latest funding round, Seed, of $97K.

Competitors of GLFR

GLFR has 9 listed competitors in our database, 6 of them funded. They include SportsEngine, LeagueApps, Overtime, Chronogolf and SportEasy, among others.

Company NameDomainFoundedHQ LocationTotal fundingEmployeesDescription
sportsengine.com2008Minneapolis, United States$49.29M–
Sports teams and leagues are managed through an online platform.
leagueapps.com2010New York, United States$23.25M–
Offers sports league management and registration software
overtime.tv2016New York, United States$218.69M402
Sports content is produced and shared across multiple digital platforms.
chronogolf.com2012Montreal, Canada$3M–
Cloud-based software for golf course management and booking is provided.
sporteasy.net2011Paris, France$7.93M–
Sports team and club management is enabled via web-based software.
clubessentialholdings.com2016Cincinnati, United States–315
Membership and club management software is provided for various organizations.
troon.com1990Scottsdale, United States–12,239
Stadium management software is provided, encompassing operations, agronomy, and finance.
smartscore.kr2014Seoul, South Korea$138.12M–
Diversified golf management platform is provided for player engagement.
stacksports.com2016Plano, United States–271
SaaS-based platform for sports team and event management is developed.
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Web traffic of GLFR

The website of GLFR (glfr.com) receives about 1.8K visits a month.

  • Monthly visits
    1.8K
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Websites whose visitors overlap most with GLFR. Affinity shows how closely the audiences match.

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bebrassie.com
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–#4,800,049–

Top companies in Sports Technology Platforms

10 companies that operate in the same segment as GLFR (Sports Technology Platforms), ranked by their profile score on The Company Check.

CompanyDescriptionFoundedLocationTotal fundingRevenueEmployees
Operator of a platform providing skill-based games and interactive entertainment
2018Delhi, Delhi, IndiaUSD 92 MUSD 83.05 M1
Subscription-based platform for streaming soccer content is offered.
2015New York, New York, United StatesUSD 154.63 MUSD 1.62 B590
Developer of a fantasy platform for multiple sports
2009New York, New York, United StatesUSD 416.2 M–4,115
Subscription-based social networking platform for runners and cyclists
2009San Francisco, California, United StatesUSD 180 M–999
Online fantasy sports platforms are provided for multiple sports.
2012Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesUSD 718.6 MUSD 6.05 B5,802
Operator of a multifaceted platform for sports content and experiences
2008Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaUSD 942.17 MUSD 509.95 K1,310
Skill-based online games are provided through a technology-driven platform.
2006Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaUSD 98.07 MUSD 264.51 M777
Real money skill-based gaming is facilitated through an online platform.
2018Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaUSD 401.22 MUSD 100.11 M435
Cloud-based software is provided for managing outdoor events and activities.
1999Dallas, Texas, United StatesUSD 313.84 M–2,458
News media platform for soccer
2008Berlin, Berlin, GermanyUSD 320.1 MUSD 30.07 M298
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Frequently Asked Questions about GLFR

GLFR was founded in 2012 and raised its 1st funding round 1 year after it was founded.

GLFR is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark.

Hans Henrik Junge is the current CEO of GLFR.

GLFR is a funded company, having raised a total of $2.41M across 9 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a Seed of $13.3K, raised on Jan 2013.

GLFR has 10 employees.

Provider of an app-based platform for smart golf courses. It provides users with an app that gives users with golf course information and a course guide about courses. It also allows users to keep track of the scores of users and their performance. Its app is available for download from the App Store and Play Store.

GLFR's top competitors include LeagueApps, Overtime and SportsEngine.

GLFR offers GLFR App, GPS Course Guide, Scorecard Feature, and Shot Tracking.

The valuation of GLFR is $2.01M as of Oct 2022.

GLFR operates through Gentle Golf Aps.

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