# ATHLEIN Triumphs in The Black Currency X Neotribe VC's Competition, Receives $5,000 Grant
*Empowering Athletes and Brands: A Milestone for ATHLEIN and the Future of Sports*
October 5, 2023 – ATHLEIN, the innovative marketplace tool connecting athletes and brands, is basking in the glow of victory as it secured the top spot in The Black Currency X Neotribe VC's Competition. This prestigious competition, designed to uplift emerging entrepreneurs, has recognized ATHLEIN's vision with a $5,000 grant.
The 2nd Annual Virtual Pitch Competition, hosted by The Black Currency, provided ATHLEIN with a platform to exhibit its groundbreaking business concept.
In the words of ATHLEIN CEO Thomas “TPJ” Price, "We are deeply honored to receive this grant from The Black Currency and Neotribe Ventures. This support underscores our commitment to reshaping the way athletes and brands connect. With this grant, we are excited to continue our mission of empowering athletes and brands worldwide."
But ATHLEIN's victory represents more than just a financial boost. It symbolizes a pivotal moment in the sports industry, where technology and entrepreneurship converge to create new opportunities for athletes. ATHLEIN's marketplace empowers athletes to control their earning potentials, leveling the playing field for all.
Thomas "TPJ" Price, an advocate for athlete empowerment, remarked, "With all of the money being generated via athletics, it's time for the athletes to have the ability to control their own earning potentials. Currently, only .02% of USA athletes are professionals, largely due to the lack of career earnings. Receiving this grant not only helps ATHLEIN, which is a black-owned tech startup, but it also helps all future athletes that will eventually earn from our marketplace."
Neotribe Ventures, the venture capital firm behind this competition, shares ATHLEIN's commitment to fostering innovation. They specialize in investing in breakthrough technologies that stretch the imagination, partnering with companies that have category creation potential built upon a deep-tech platform.
The collaboration between The Black Currency and Neotribe Ventures underscores their collective dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the entrepreneurial landscape. Neotribe Ventures operates in a sector-agnostic manner and focuses on early-stage investments, with a geographic focus on the U.S., while also exploring opportunities in Europe, Israel, and India.
ATHLEIN encourages fellow entrepreneurs to seize opportunities like The Black Currency X Neotribe VC's Competition to propel their businesses forward. As ATHLEIN exemplifies, determination, innovation, and passion are the driving forces behind entrepreneurial success.
