Icon Source

Icon Source

Connecting aspiring brands with pro and collegiate athletes in a secure & trusted marketplace to reach new opportunities

Founded 2018

Denver, United States 7 employees Series A Total: $6.95M Marketplaces, Social Media +1

Icon Source is a pioneering platform that connects aspiring brands with pro and collegiate athletes in a secure and trusted marketplace, enabling them to tap into new opportunities. Founded in 2018 by award-winning leader in Sports Marketing, Chase Garrett, it aims to disrupt the historically exclusive realm of celebrity endorsements by leveraging the power of social media and online platforms. With its innovative online marketplace, Icon Source facilitates the relationship between athletes and brands by providing expert strategy and production services, along with an on-demand marketplace platform. The company has attracted significant attention, securing a notable $4.30M Series A investment on 02 March 2023 from GAN Ventures and Hawk Ventures. The platform caters to both agents/athletes and brands, offering a range of benefits. Agents have the opportunity to scale their efforts without incurring signup or subscription fees, enabling them to maximize opportunities and earning potential for their athletes. Simultaneously, Icon Source provides national and local brands, of all sizes, the ability to execute short-term, time-sensitive engagements and broaden their impact across multiple markets simultaneously. This opens doors for brands to access, engage, and acquire athletes for endorsements, appearances, speaking events, and social media, ultimately enhancing their brand authority. The platform’s efficient workflow, clear conversations, and simple preloaded contracts save time and money for brands while democratizing opportunities that were previously exclusive to a select few. Operating from the United States, Icon Source is poised to further disrupt the affinity marketing landscape and provide a revolutionized approach to sports endorsements.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Series A	$4.30M	2	GAN Ventures, Hawk Ventures	02 Mar 2023
Seed Round	$2.14M	2	Hawke Ventures, Blue Skies Ventures	18 May 2021
Pre Seed Round	$510.00K	-		01 Jun 2019

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Series A

$4.30M

GAN Ventures, Hawk Ventures

02 Mar 2023

Seed Round

$2.14M

Hawke Ventures, Blue Skies Ventures

18 May 2021

Pre Seed Round

$510.00K

01 Jun 2019

FAQ About Icon Source

Connecting aspiring brands with pro and collegiate athletes in a secure & trusted marketplace to reach new opportunities

Icon Source was founded in 2018.

Icon Source is headquartered in Denver, United States.

Icon Source operates in Marketplaces, Social Media and Sports. Its work centres on sports marketing, endorsements, athlete branding and online marketplace.

Icon Source has approximately 7 employees.

Icon Source has completed 3 funding rounds, raising a total of $6.95M. The latest funding stage is Series A.

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