ISPO × BORN – Curation in progress

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ISPO Investors Lounge – Kuratierung läuft

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Join the ISPO BrandNew × BORN – Investor Lounge 2026/27
TO BUILD BEYOND

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For visionary start-ups in sport, outdoor, health & tech — curated, connected and ready to scale. We create access to qualified contacts, relevant conversations and selected matching formats — digitally and, where valuable, in person.

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Discover BORN

Brands & people who honor trust — and stand for what truly matters.

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ISPO BrandNew × BORN Investor Lounge 2026/27

We connect start-ups, investors, athletes and industry partners — curated, focused and with a clear commitment to meaningful connections.

 

As part of ISPO BrandNew × BORN 2026/27, we create access to qualified contacts, relevant conversations and selected matching formats — digitally and, where valuable, in person.

 

Curation is in progress. Participation is limited.

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Who we curate for

The ISPO × BORN Investor Lounge is aimed at start-ups with high innovation potential in sports, health and technology.

 

We select teams that create real impact – from functional products to digital health and performance tech solutions.

Sports-, Health- & Performance-Tech

Equipment & Product Innovation

Wearables, sensing, biomechanics

Applications for retail, training, health & community

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Athletes as Accelerators

BORN collaborates with athletes who think far beyond competition – using their attitude, reach and experience to drive innovation, brand building and investment while actively shaping their own professional future.

Impact meets Investment

Athletes don’t just invest capital – they bring impact, attitude and credibility.

Together, we identify high-potential start-ups where purpose, performance and growth reinforce each other.

• Access to curated start-ups
• Co-investment opportunities
• Personal & economic impact

Co-Creation & Mentorship

Athletes become true sparring partners.
They shape products, brands and movements – with high-performance experience, authenticity and a strong personal compass.

• Mentorship
• Co-creation
• Authentic brand building

Growth beyond the Career

We support athletes in the transition into entrepreneurship, advisory roles or investment.

• Transition support
• Entrepreneurial positioning
• Visibility within the BORN ecosystem

Vision

BORN shapes a future in which impact, growth and values come together — through the power of entrepreneurship, technology, partnership and trust.

Mission

BORN empowers founders, brands and partners to unlock their full potential — through strategic curation, access to capital & markets, and sustainable scaling. This creates measurable success that carries meaning beyond financial return.

The BORN DNA

Four pillars that define our success

BUILD

We connect founder teams in sport, lifestyle and health with investors, brands, retailers and mentors.

OPPORTUNITY

Real market access and funding opportunities through strategic partnerships and curated networks.

RETURN

Measurable success through sustainable scaling and professional deal structures.

NETWORK

Access to an exclusive ecosystem of investors, retail partners and industry experts.

For Investors: Interested in curated dealflow?

We collaborate with selected angel investors, family offices and athletes who combine impact & investment. Curation is ongoing.

For Start-ups: Show us your potential

We are looking for innovation, attitude and scalable solutions at the intersection of sports, health & tech.

For people with purpose: Let’s explore whether we’re a good fit

If values and high standards matter to you, BORN might be the right place to be.

For Investors & Partners

We bring together the right start-ups with qualified investors, family offices and corporate structures.


The focus: clear signals, relevant connections and long-term value creation.

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