Sportradar's CEO recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

Carsten Koerl, Sportradar's CEO and Founder, was recognized as the winner of a prestigious award last week. On Friday, Koerl was named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 in Switzerland. The company's boss achieved the famous award in the category "Service and Commerce."

The famous consulting and auditing firm EY has supported the world-recognized awards since 1986. The unique innovative program Entrepreneur of The Year recognizes significant achievements from leading entrepreneurs. The latest recognition comes after an independent panel of judges selected Koerl. Sportradar's CEO and Founder was recognized for his strong leadership role and ongoing focus on growth as well as rich competencies within the industry. At the same time, the panel of judges recognized him for his entrepreneurial spirit.

In a statement released on October 28, 2022, Koerl shared his excitement by saying: "I am incredibly honored to win this prestigious award." He added that he is excited about the award and will celebrate it with the entire team at Sportradar.

Koerl acknowledged: "I am proud that we are recognized for the impact that our innovative and visionary technology products have on the sports ecosystem." Last but not least, he said that Sportradar remains at a center position within the growing global sports, media and betting industries and predicted that the best is yet to come.

Sportradar is a leading global sports technology company that delivers unique experiences for sports fans and bettors. With that in mind, the company's unique solutions help deliver value through innovation for its ongoing list of partners.

Since it was founded back in 2001, by now, Sportradar has gained significant experience within the sports industry. It is safe to say that the company is currently a global leader in sports data, as well as technology. The company's portfolio of partners continues to grow and by now it has more than 1,700 clients in more than 120 countries. At the same time, Sportradar's headcount continuously grows and by now the company has more than 3,500 employees.

Without any doubt, Koerl contributed significantly toward Sportradar's growth. Leveraging his industry experience, he continues to drive the company's growth and help create new opportunities. Sportradar's current list of investors includes CPP Investments and TCV. What's more, the company is backed by famous sports industry icons such as Michael Jordan, Mark Cuban, Todd Boehly and Ted Leonsis.

The recent announcement comes after only recently, Sportradar and FanDuelforged a new data deal. Under the terms of the collaboration, Sportradar agreed to provide official NBA data for FanDuel. The deal spans multiple years and covers the period until the end of the 2030-2031 season.

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