Black Castle Capital Partners today announced a defining moment for grassroots sport as Kabuni Sports unveiled its AI-powered sports ecosystem at a landmark showcase in Mumbai. The event brought together cricket legends, educators, investors, technology leaders, and young athletes for one of the most ambitious sports technology events ever staged in India, made possible by the fundraising efforts of Black Castle and Kabuni.
Launch of AI-Powered Sports Ecosystem
Held at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the showcase marked the official launch of Kabuni's AI-powered sports ecosystem and the beginning of a mission to transform how young people learn, play, train, and compete through sport. In front of a packed audience and a global livestream audience spanning multiple countries, Kabuni unveiled several groundbreaking innovations.
Key Unveilings
- Kabuni PlayOS – an AI-powered operating system for sport
- Kabuni K10 – the world's first PlayOS-powered physical esport
- Kabuni Premier League (KPL) – a new competition format designed for the next generation of athletes
The event included an unforgettable live demonstration featuring cricket icons Sourav Ganguly, AB de Villiers, Shane Watson, and India T20 Captain Shreyas Iyer, competing alongside grassroots cricketers from Mumbai. This demonstration highlighted how technology can help bridge the gap between aspiration and opportunity.
Leadership Perspective
Richard Diaz, CEO of Black Castle Capital Partners, commented: "The energy in the room was extraordinary. Seeing cricket legends sharing the stage with grassroots players, educators discussing the future of learning, and young athletes interacting with technology that simply did not exist a few years ago was genuinely remarkable. I left Mumbai more convinced than ever that Kabuni Sports has the potential to become one of the most important sports technology companies to emerge from the UK in the coming decade."
A New Chapter for Grassroots Sport
For decades, access to elite coaching, meaningful performance data, and structured development pathways has largely been reserved for professional athletes. Kabuni believes that should change. The company has spent the last year building an entirely new category at the intersection of artificial intelligence, sports technology, gaming, and education. Its proprietary PlayOS platform combines computer vision, biomechanics, motion tracking, performance analytics, and AI coaching to provide young athletes with real-time feedback and personalised development insights. The result is a platform designed not simply to coach athletes, but to unlock human potential at scale.
The Future of Sport is Play
At the heart of the showcase was Kabuni's central belief that the future of sport lies in play. By integrating advanced technology with traditional sports, Kabuni aims to create a more inclusive and accessible environment for young athletes worldwide. The successful launch at PLAYTIME 2026 marks a significant milestone in this journey, setting the stage for global expansion and continued innovation in sports technology.
