TPD secures funding from Beach Point Capital to scale AI-powered racing data

Investment to support AI innovation and international growth

TPD is entering a new phase of growth, backed by financing from Beach Point Capital UK. The firm specializes in funding high-growth UK-based SMEs. FundFlow.AI facilitated the deal, connecting TPD with over 80 funds through its matching technology.

The new capital will boost TPD’s work in machine learning and sensor-driven innovation. A major priority is the In Play AI model, which has already generated over £50 million in in-play turnover. Key sportsbook partners include Entain, William Hill, Sky Bet, Bet Victor, and Boylesports.

Growing footprint in global horse tracking

TPD now operates in 14 countries and tracks about 7,000 horses each week. In 2024 alone, it added 28 racetracks and launched six more in Q1 of this year. Its tracking systems produce millions of performance data points weekly.

CEO Will Duff Gordon commented on the deal:

“We’re delighted to partner with Beach Point Capital UK who impressed us greatly with their streamlined decision making, collaboration and how quickly they deeply understood the strength of our business.

We look forward to working with Seth and Shane over the years ahead. We also found the FundFlow.AI platform an excellent aid that undoubtedly saved management time and led to the best possible outcome.”

Strategic support from Beach Point Capital UK

“Will and the team at TPD have created a uniquely positioned sports data business, working with numerous partners in the racing industry to enrich the offering to existing fans and grow the appeal to new ones. The business has demonstrated excellent growth and we’re excited to be supporting them on the next phase of their journey,” Seth Vaughan from Beach Point Capital UK said.

George Van Dorp from FundFlow.AI added:

“TPD is the global leader in real-time horse racing telematics, attracting strong interest from venture lenders across the UK and internationally to support the company’s next growth phase.We’re thrilled TPD used the FundFlow.AI platform to manage their venture debt raise, and that our matching engine connected them with Beach Point, the ideal partner given their global reach and experience with the sports data sector.”