ABOUT BORN
TO BUILD BEYOND

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A curated ecosystem for start-ups, investors, brands and regions that want more than “business as usual.”

BORN stands for a simple yet ambitious principle:

We curate founders, investors and partners who go beyond normal — with clarity, real impact and entrepreneurial substance. Quality over quantity.

Together with ISPO, we are building a long-term ecosystem for sport, health & tech:

Start-ups,

that solve a relevant problem and are ready to deliver.

Investors,

who bring capital, experience and strong networks.

Partners & hubs,

that create market access, visibility and reach.

BORN connects impact and return, stance and performance, vision and execution.

What makes BORN different

Curated, not coincidental:

We select start-ups and investors based on clear criteria and a transparent curation process.

Ecosystem, not a single event:

The ISPO Investor Lounge is the starting point — not the finish line. BORN thinks in years, not trade show days.

Substance over hype:

We care about founders with responsibility, clarity and a No Normal Mindset — not just pretty pitch decks.

Bridging worlds:

We connect start-ups, industry, retail, regions and investors — creating real market access.