Sportsbox AI
Facts
- HQ
- Bellevue, WA, US
- Sectors
- Spectator Sports
- Founded
- 2020
- Employees
- 29
- Stage
- Startup
GeekWire Week in Review (April 5, 2026): Microsoft and Amazon moves, Washington non‑compete ban, Anduril warships, Bryson DeChambeau backs Sportsbox AI
A roundup of GeekWire’s most-read technology and startup stories for the week of April 5, 2026, covering major moves at Microsoft and Amazon, Washington state’s new non‑compete ban, Anduril’s autonomous warship work, NASA Artemis images, and notable local business and investment news.
Bryson DeChambeau Leads Eight-Figure Acquisition of Seattle’s Sportsbox AI and Launches Google Cloud-Powered Swing Coach
Golf star Bryson DeChambeau is leading a group of investors to acquire Bellevue-based Sportsbox AI, a startup using AI and 3D motion capture to analyze golf swings from smartphone video. The acquisition, reportedly worth eight figures, also includes launching a new AI coaching assistant powered by Google Cloud, with DeChambeau featuring the Google Cloud logo at upcoming major tournaments.
GeekWire 200 Q1 2025: Highspot Leads as Helion Rises to No. 2 After $425M Funding; Truveta, Statsig, Protect AI Also Advance
The GeekWire 200 Q1 2025 update highlights rapidly growing Pacific Northwest tech startups, with Highspot retaining No. 1 and Helion rising to No. 2 after a $425 million funding round. Other notable movers include Truveta, Statsig, Protect AI, Carbon Robotics, and Stoke Space, reflecting dynamic shifts in the regional tech landscape.
Sportsbox AI’s Motion Capture Tech Helps Bryson DeChambeau Win 2023 U.S. Open, Aims to Reach Everyday Golfers
Sportsbox AI, a Bellevue-based startup founded in 2020, developed motion capture technology that helped golf pro Bryson DeChambeau analyze and improve his swing, contributing to his 2023 U.S. Open victory. The app is now being marketed beyond coaches to everyday golfers seeking detailed swing analysis through smartphone video.
People
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Samuel Menaker Founder, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer/Founder
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Jeehae Lee Executive, CEO