The partnership combines Sports Data Campus’ educational expertise with the technology of one of Europe’s leading companies in efficient AI, quantum software and applied optimization, with the aim of opening new avenues for clubs, leagues, federations and sports organizations.
Sports Data Campus and Multiverse Computing have entered into a strategic partnership to bring advanced artificial intelligence to the global football and sports ecosystem. The collaboration is built around a broad vision: connecting specialized education, cutting-edge technology and real-world applications in an industry increasingly moving toward decision-making models powered by data, artificial intelligence and optimization.
The agreement establishes a framework for exploring joint initiatives across education, content, events, applied projects, technology, communications, positioning and business development. Its goal is to bring advanced technological capabilities to clubs, leagues, federations and sports organizations, while also supporting the development of professionals equipped to understand and apply these solutions in real-world environments.
A Partnership for the New Data-Driven Football
Professional football is entering a stage in which data is no longer limited to descriptive analysis of the game. Artificial intelligence, advanced optimization and specialized models are playing an increasingly important role in areas such as performance, scouting, talent development, workload management, injury prevention and fan engagement.
Against this backdrop, the collaboration between Sports Data Campus and Multiverse Computing responds to a growing need: bringing advanced technology to the sports ecosystem through an applied, rigorous approach connected to the realities of the industry.
Multiverse Computing brings differentiated technological capabilities in the development of fast, efficient and highly specialized AI models, designed to enable organizations to deploy advanced artificial intelligence securely within their own infrastructure while maintaining control over their data, governance and compliance requirements.
Multiverse Computing: Efficient, Sovereign and Applied AI
Founded in 2019 in San Sebastián, Spain, Multiverse Computing has established itself as one of Europe’s leading emerging companies in efficient artificial intelligence, quantum software, optimization and quantum-inspired computing technologies. With offices across the United States, Canada and Europe, the company serves more than 100 customers worldwide, including organizations such as Iberdrola, Bosch and the Bank of Canada.
In July 2026, the company announced a Series C funding round of up to $570 million, equivalent to €500 million, at an approximate valuation of $1.7 billion, equivalent to €1.5 billion. This milestone reinforces its position as one of Europe’s technology companies with significant potential in the development of efficient, secure and enterprise-ready artificial intelligence.
Its approach is particularly relevant to professional sports, where the adoption of artificial intelligence must coexist with requirements around performance, security, efficiency, scalability, privacy and data control. In football, Multiverse Computing has already developed solutions such as Player Injury Risk Monitor, an AI-powered tool designed to support workload management and injury-risk assessment among elite players, and has announced collaborations with organizations such as Real Sociedad to explore new applications of artificial intelligence in sports performance.
Bringing Advanced AI to the Heart of Football
The partnership is built around a shared belief: the future of sport will depend not only on having more data, but on the ability to turn that data into useful, actionable and secure knowledge through advanced technology and professionals equipped to apply it effectively.
According to Iraia Ibarzabal, Chief Growth Officer at Multiverse Computing:
“For Multiverse Computing, this partnership with Sports Data Campus brings our technology to the heart of the global football ecosystem. By combining our technology with Sports Data Campus’ network, expertise and educational capabilities, we can accelerate the adoption of advanced solutions across clubs, leagues and federations. While Injury Risk Monitor remains one of our flagship products, our ambition also extends to performance, scouting, talent development and fan engagement. With a strong focus on the Americas and a global vision, this collaboration gives us the reach needed to work with leading football organizations worldwide and establish a new standard for data-driven football.”
Statement from Sports Data Campus
David R. Sáez, CEO of Sports Data Campus, highlights the strategic scope of the collaboration:
“This agreement with Multiverse brings together two international leaders with a shared vision: transforming technology and knowledge into tangible growth for the sports industry. We are combining the enormous potential of a leading Artificial Intelligence company — valued at €1.5 billion — with Sports Data Campus’ leadership in data analyst education, supported by an ecosystem of more than 200 clubs, federations, sports organizations and companies across the industry. Together, we will not only provide cutting-edge technological solutions, but also accelerate the adoption of AI in sport. Our goal is not only to equip professionals with the best technology available, but also to train them to make the most of these tools, enabling them to lead the global transformation of the sector.”
An Open Framework for Collaboration
Through this partnership, Sports Data Campus and Multiverse Computing are opening a new avenue for collaboration between specialized education, advanced artificial intelligence and the sports industry. The agreement establishes an open framework for identifying opportunities, developing initiatives and bringing technological solutions to the football ecosystem that can address some of its most relevant challenges.
For Sports Data Campus, the partnership strengthens its role as a meeting point between talent, applied knowledge and leading organizations. For Multiverse Computing, it provides a direct connection to an international community specialized in data-driven sports and to an ecosystem particularly relevant to the adoption of artificial intelligence across clubs, leagues and federations.
About Multiverse Computing
Multiverse Computing is a leader in sovereign and efficient artificial intelligence. The company develops fast, efficient and highly specialized AI models that enable organizations to deploy advanced artificial intelligence securely within their own infrastructure, ensuring full control over data, governance and regulatory compliance. Headquartered in San Sebastián, Spain, with offices across the United States, Canada and Europe, Multiverse serves more than 100 customers worldwide, including Iberdrola, Bosch and the Bank of Canada. For more information, visit multiversecomputing.com.
About Sports Data Campus
Sports Data Campus is an educational institution specializing in applied training in Big Data, Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for sport, with a particular focus on football. Since 2017, it has trained professionals to apply data, technology and artificial intelligence to real-world sports through international programs delivered in Spanish, English and Portuguese, connecting academic knowledge, applied methodologies and the real-world needs of the sports industry.
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