Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd

Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd is a British company specializing in vision-processing, video replay, and graphical technologies to support broadcasting, officiating, and coaching across various sports. Founded in 1999 by Paul Hawkins, the company initially developed its ball-tracking system for cricket and later expanded its applications to sports such as tennis, football, and baseball. In 2006, Hawk-Eye Innovations was acquired by a group of investors led by the Wisden Group, with Mark Getty being the first investor. In 2011, Sony Group Corporation acquired Hawk-Eye Innovations, integrating it into its Sony Sports Innovations Group. This acquisition allowed Hawk-Eye to enhance its technological capabilities and expand its global presence. Today, Hawk-Eye Innovations operates as a subsidiary of Sony, providing advanced officiating and analytics solutions to sports organizations worldwide.