Bellingham leads $10m fund raise of Premier League-backed tech firm Rezzil

Jobe Bellingham has spearheaded a $10m fund raise for Premier League-backed technology firm Rezzil. The 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder, whose brother Jude made waves for England at the recent World Cup, joins co-founder Phil Kenyon in the investment. Kenyon, who has worked with high-profile athletes like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, brings his extensive sports experience to the table.

Rezzil sees this as part of a broader partnership with the Bellingham family, which will enable them to deliver technology for future digital initiatives. The company, known for pioneering virtual reality in professional football, is now pivoting towards "movement intelligence". To support this new direction, Rezzil has expanded its footprint with the opening of a London office and a growing presence in Chicago as part of its expansion into the United States market.

The company plans to double its workforce to around 100 employees as it embarks on this new journey. Speaking about the investment, Rezzil's Sion Colley said, "This investment gives us the opportunity to scale that vision globally, working with the world's leading teams, broadcasters, athletes and rights holders to unlock the next generation of sport."

Joining Bellingham and Kenyon in the investor circle are high-profile names including the Premier League, tennis Australia's AO Startups, NBA Launchpad, as well as Simba Investments. The list also includes football legends Thierry Henry, Gary Neville, Vincent Kompany, and Michail Antonio, alongside rugby player Anthony Watson. As part of the move, Rezzil has restructured its senior leadership, with former NBA executive Jake Loos now leading the charge in North America.