# Lucra Secures $20M Without AI

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-05-25T15:08:24+00:00
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## Resource

Lucra Sports just landed a $20M Series B led by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest — a huge win for a company that’s not even in the AI frenzy. Instead, Lucra offers interactive gaming competitions as loyalty programs for brands like Dave & Buster’s. CEO Dylan Robbins credits two key moves: being relentlessly social (he met ARK reps at a NYC bar) and pivoting his pitch to frame Lucra as a hedge against AI’s volatility — appealing to investors who want resilience, not just hype. With ARK’s backing, Lucra now has a powerful network to close the round. Robbins’ lesson? To get VC money, especially outside AI, you’ve got to dream bigger than ever — and swing for the fences. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c4b980fc66f47f2d

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