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Wilmington, DE

Expanding a blockchain-powered platform for fans to invest in athletes through digital collectibles.

• Mission: Connecting fans with their favorite athletes through a blockchain-powered platform that allows for investment in athletes via digital collectibles and athlete shares.  
• Innovation: Utilizes cutting-edge blockchain and Web3 technology to create a unique investment model where fans can buy, trade, and hold digital assets tied to athlete performance.  
• Market Opportunity: Tapping into the rapidly growing digital collectibles market and sports fan engagement sector, with a roster of over 200 athletes and major endorsements.  
• Funding Uses: Expanding platform offerings, enhancing user experience, and boosting marketing efforts to capture a larger share of the digital collectibles market.  
• Growth Trajectory: Achieved seven-figure revenue in 2023, with strong backing from Y Combinator and key investors, positioning Trendex for continued success in the athlete-fan engagement space.  
• Strategic Partnerships: Features high-profile athletes like Rudy Gobert and Karim Benzema, expanding both credibility and reach in the sports and collectibles industries.

Trendex is revolutionizing the way fans engage with their favorite athletes by allowing users to invest in athletes like stocks. Leveraging blockchain technology, the platform offers digital collectibles tied to athlete performance, enabling fans to buy, trade, and hold unique digital assets representing sports stars. With endorsements from high-profile athletes like NBA star Rudy Gobert and soccer legend Karim Benzema, Trendex combines cutting-edge technology with the passion of sports, creating a new frontier for athlete-fan interaction. The platform has already gained traction with over 200 athletes under contract and an audience reach of approximately 200 million followers.

The funds raised will be used to expand the platform’s offerings, enhance user experience, and further its marketing efforts to capture a larger share of the billion-dollar digital collectibles market. By building on its initial success, including partnerships with major athletes and generating seven-figure revenue in 2023, Trendex aims to establish itself as a leader in the emerging field of blockchain-based sports engagement. With a strong foundation from Y Combinator and backing from prominent investors, Trendex is poised for continued growth in the intersection of sports, technology, and fan engagement.

Company Info

A blockchain-based platform enabling users to invest in athletes through digital collectibles and athlete shares.

Trendex is a blockchain-powered platform that allows users to invest in athletes similar to trading stocks. Backed by Y Combinator and other prominent investors, Trendex bridges the gap between fans and athletes by creating digital collectibles and athlete shares. With over 200 athletes and stars, including high-profile ambassadors like Karim Benzema and Rudy Gobert, the platform targets the billion-dollar digital collectibles market. By leveraging Web3 technology and strategic endorsements, Trendex provides a unique avenue for fans to support and engage with their favorite athletes while tapping into innovative revenue streams.

Trendex has achieved impressive growth since its launch, generating seven-figure revenue in 2023. The company is co-founded by former JellySmack CTO Nicolas Alfonsi, alongside a team with expertise in blockchain, fintech, and talent management. With its expanding roster of sports icons and partnerships, Trendex aims to disrupt the collectibles and athlete investment space by offering a secure, scalable, and interactive platform.