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FutureSports Launches Independent Index Administrator for Sports Performance Benchmarks

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FutureSports has emerged from stealth to introduce independent, rules-based financial indexes that turn professional and college sports statistics into benchmark assets. Backed by prominent financial and sports institutions, the firm will soon roll out partnerships and products designed to provide new risk management and trading options across the sports ecosystem.

The company raised a seed investment round co-led by Marquee Ventures, alongside major backers including CME Ventures, Robinhood Markets, WEDBUSH, DRW Special Investments, Motivate VC, Phoenix Capital Ventures, and John and Linda Henry. Industry veterans have joined the board of directors, including Chairman Mark Wassersug (former ICE executive), Tim McCourt (CME Group), and Erik Hammer (Marquee Ventures).

FutureSports creates FutureSports Performance Indexes (FSPI) using official statistical outcomes to generate continuous values for tradable products, such as listed derivatives, ETFs, and OTC swaps. Upcoming league partnerships will allow institutional investors, corporate sponsors, broadcasters, insurers, and retail traders to hedge operational risks or trade regulated index futures based on athlete and team performances.

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