ISPO × BORN – Curation in progress

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Start-ups
TO BUILD BEYOND

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Bold founders. Real access. No normal.

We look for start-ups that combine substance, attitude and momentum — and are ready to take the next step with us.

With BORN × ISPO you receive:

Access to a curated investor community

Visibility in the digital ISPO Investor Lounge

Sparring on investment readiness, storyline and positioning

Access to brands, retail partners and local hubs

Our Process

Application

You apply with a short form, your pitch deck and — if available — a 1–2-page investment-readiness one-pager.

Evaluation & Curation

We assess your start-up based on clear criteria: team, problem-fit, product, traction, scalability, impact and fit within the BORN × ISPO ecosystem.

Investment Readiness

Selected start-ups receive feedback, sparring and — where useful — support on storyline, positioning and investor readiness (including one-pager support).

Stage & Matching

The best start-ups are curated for the ISPO Investor Lounge and further formats (Investor Circles, local hubs, events).

Who BORN is ideal for

  • You work in sport, outdoor, health, performance or tech — or at the intersection of these fields.
  • You have more than an idea: MVP, pilot or first customers exist.
  • You want not only capital, but market access and a strong ecosystem.
  • You identify with “purpose before product” and a clear “why.”
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