Agentiq Secures $4 Million in Funding for Fan-to-Athlete Investment Platform
Agentiq Sports has raised $4 million in funding led by defy.vc and a group including an owner of two major European football clubs. The capital will support the launch of its platform, which allows fans to indirectly invest in professional athletes' careers through public offerings structured as Delaware Series LLCs. The company aims to democratize access to athlete-linked investment opportunities that have traditionally been limited to private equity and institutional investors. Athletes receive non-debt capital and brand advisory services in exchange for a percentage of future on-field income, creating direct connections with fans who support them financially. Agentiq's initial offerings include MLB players Justin Martinez (Diamondbacks) and Esmerlyn Valdez (Pirates), among others. The company plans to onboard over 50 athletes within the next year from leagues like MLB and NFL, leveraging growing trends in fan engagement through financial products.
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