World champion Toni Kroos becomes an investor in soccer start-up Prematch
Summary
Prematch gains another prominent investor in Toni Kroos and focuses on synergies between the platform and the Toni Kroos AcademyCologne, April 9, 2025 - The Cologne-based startup Prematch has gained a prominent investor: Toni Kroos, world champion and six-time Champions League winner, is joining the company as an investor. Prematch is a data-driven community platform that enables over 50 million active soccer players, coaches and fans in Germany and England (more than 2.8 billion worldwide) to experience "their" soccer up close and interact with each other.Kroos investment is a significant milestone for Prematch, which has experienced rapid growth since its foundation. He himself is involved in the Toni Kroos Academy in Madrid, which offers young footballers coaching and training at the highest level. This combination of a large user base and innovative technology not only convinces Kroos, but also many other investors and partners such as Gatorade and Adidas.This is not the first investment by top footballers for Prematch. The platform enables players and coaches to improve their performance and deepen their soccer experience.