why some sports startups scale — and WHY most don't

Nine lessons we've learned from pitching and partnering with dozens of early-stage companies in sports.

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What you'll learn

Over the past decade, we've worked with and analyzed dozens of startups across the sports ecosystem — some that scaled, some that halted, and plenty that didn't make it past the first year. In this report, we cover:

  • The defining traits of founders who push through and win.
  • The mindset that separates smart pivots from stubborn flops.
  • The common traps that kill promising products.
  • What investors actually look for, and what turns them off.
Digital Sport by Hot Paper Lantern is a specialist agency that solely focuses on building brands and helping companies grow in the Interconnected world of sports leagues, brands, technologies, and iGaming/sports betting. Our deep expertise and experience in digital sports create a unique advantage for clients that need to differentiate their brands and scale their businesses quickly.
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