ATHLEIN Wins The Black Currency X Neotribe VC's Competition, Awarded $5,000 Grant
LOS ANGELES, CA - October 5, 2023 - ATHLEIN, the new innovative marketplace tool connecting athletes and brands, is elated to announce its victory in The Black Currency X Neotribe VC's Competition. This competition, designed to support emerging entrepreneurs, awarded ATHLEIN the first-place prize, a $5,000 grant.
The 2nd Annual Virtual Pitch Competition, hosted by The Black Currency, provided ATHLEIN with an opportunity to showcase its vision for empowering athletes and brands through a marketplace that connects athletes and hyper-local, local and national brands together.
ATHLEIN CEO Thomas “TPJ” Price expressed gratitude for the recognition and stated, "We are deeply honored to receive this grant from The Black Currency and Neotribe Ventures. This proves that others see our vision and commitment to connect all athletes to brands. With this grant, we are excited to continue our mission of empowering athletes and brands worldwide."
At Neotribe Ventures, the venture capital firm founded by Swaroop ‘Kittu’ Kolluri, they invest in breakthrough technologies that stretch the imagination. Neotribe Ventures partners with companies that have category creation potential built upon a deep-tech platform and helps them find product/market fit. The firm operates in a sector-agnostic manner, focusing on early-stage investments. While primarily centered on U.S. companies, Neotribe Ventures also seeks investment opportunities opportunistically in Europe, Israel, and India.
The collaboration between The Black Currency and Neotribe Ventures underscores their joint commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity in the entrepreneurial landscape.
ATHLEIN encourages fellow entrepreneurs to embrace opportunities like The Black Currency X Neotribe VC's Competition to propel their businesses forward and build genuine connections with like minded entrepreneurs.
For media inquiries or more information about ATHLEIN, please contact:
Thomas Price
Founder, CEO
ATHLEIN
info@athlein.social
About ATHLEIN:
ATHLEIN is a pioneering marketplace tool designed to facilitate hyperlocal campaigns, athlete revenue and genuine collaborations between athletes and brands. Leveraging technology, AI and innovative strategies, ATHLEIN empowers athletes to connect with brands, monetize their influence, and reach their full potential.
About The Black Currency:
The Black Currency is dedicated to promoting diversity and entrepreneurship by providing opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and connect with investors and industry leaders.
About Neotribe Ventures:
Neotribe Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Swaroop ‘Kittu’ Kolluri. They specialize in investing in breakthrough technologies, partnering with companies with category creation potential, and aiding them in finding product/market fit. 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.
