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Table Tennis Venue Startup PingPod Raises $10 Million, New Philadelphia Location Coming

By Joe Lemire 3.18.2022

PingPod, a startup using technology to enhance the table tennis experience, announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by Sequoia Heritage.

Each PingPod location is 24/7 accessible and self-serve, with reservations, opponent pairings and remote access handled through an app, which eliminates the need for onsite employees. The ping pong pods are all equipped with connected video so that players can order replays for an additional fee, choosing either individual shots or entire matches.

To date, PingPod has three locations in New York City with another three under development and a first Philadelphia location also coming soon. Former UBS equity research associate David Silberman brainstormed the idea for the company and founded the startup alongside former Super Soccer Stars executive Max Kogler and former No. 1 ranked U.S. table tennis player Ernesto Ebuen, who is now a coach.

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