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We build with Ventures with athlete

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A clearer way to care.

A clearer way to care.

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Today,Today,weweworkworkalongsidealongsideathletes,athletes,founders,founders,andandglobalglobalbrandsbrandstotobuildbuildventures,ventures,launchlaunchmeaningfulmeaningfulpartnerships,partnerships,andandturnturnathleticathleticsuccesssuccessintointolastinglastinglegacy.legacy.
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InsteadInsteadofofchasingchasingone-offone-offdeals,deals,wewebuiltbuiltaaventureventurestudiostudiothatthatbringsbringstogethertogetherstrategy,strategy,partnerships,partnerships,media,media,andandventureventurebuildingbuildingunderunderoneoneoperatingoperatingteam.team.EveryEveryengagementengagementstartsstartswithwithaalong-termlong-termvisionvisionandandaacommitmentcommitmenttotosustainablesustainablegrowth.growth.
Today,Today,weweworkworkalongsidealongsideathletes,athletes,founders,founders,andandglobalglobalbrandsbrandstotobuildbuildventures,ventures,launchlaunchmeaningfulmeaningfulpartnerships,partnerships,andandturnturnathleticathleticsuccesssuccessintointolastinglastinglegacy.legacy.

OUR APPROACH

Build the Right Foundation

Build the Right Foundation

Build the Right
Foundation

Every athlete has different ambitions. We begin by understanding long-term goals, evaluating opportunities, and creating a clear commercial roadmap before any partnership begins.

Every athlete has different ambitions. We begin by understanding long-term goals, evaluating opportunities, and creating a clear commercial roadmap before any partnership begins.

Career positioning & brand strategy

Opportunity mapping & prioritization

Long-term commercial planning

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Two athletes running on a track with motion blur
Two athletes running on a track with motion blur
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OUR EXECUTION

Grow Beyond
the Game

Grow Beyond
the Game

Once the strategy is in place, we manage execution across partnerships, negotiations, media, and new ventures—allowing athletes to focus entirely on performance.

Once the strategy is in place, we manage execution across partnerships, negotiations, media, and new ventures—allowing athletes to focus entirely on performance.

Partnership negotiation & management

Brand activations & media campaigns

Venture development & business growth

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Pool player aiming cue stick with motion blur

our athletes

who we worked with?

  • Marcus Carter

    Basketball Player

  • A young man poses for a portrait.
    Ethan Brooks

    Football Player

  • Smiling woman holding a tennis racket.
    Olivia Hart

    Tennis Player

  • A man wearing a red and black shirt.
    Matteo Rossi

    Racing Driver

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Our Founder

Meet Aaron Lee.

Founder & Venture Builder.

Meet Aaron Lee.

Founder & Venture Builder.

PL8YR was founded with a simple belief: athletic careers deserve the same long-term thinking as great companies.


Rather than focusing on transactions, our founder built a venture studio that helps athletes transform influence into sustainable businesses through strategy, partnerships, and execution.


Today, that vision continues to shape every engagement—from commercial partnerships to venture creation—ensuring athletes build value that extends well beyond competition.

PL8YR was founded with a simple belief: athletic careers deserve the same long-term thinking as great companies.


Rather than focusing on transactions, our founder built a venture studio that helps athletes transform influence into sustainable businesses through strategy, partnerships, and execution.


Today, that vision continues to shape every engagement—from commercial partnerships to venture creation—ensuring athletes build value that extends well beyond competition.

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Years of Experience

Years of Experience

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Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships

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Trusted Across Countries

Trusted Across Countries

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PL8YR athlete and sports culture imagery

OUR TEAM

team of venture experts

  • Adam Johnson

    CTO

  • Maya Chen

    Brand Strategist

  • Daniel Brooks

    Venture Lead

  • Sofia Martinez

    Partnerships Director

  • Ethan Walker

    Commercial Director

  • Olivia Bennett

    Creative Director

  • Noah Richardson

    Operations Lead

  • Isabella Rossi

    Growth & Media Lead

Timeline

Five years in.

Five years in.

2021
2021
Studio founded
Studio founded

Aaron Lee leave institutional roles to build the first athlete-native venture studio.

Aaron Lee leave institutional roles to build the first athlete-native venture studio.

2022
2022
First venture launched
First venture launched

The studio's inaugural venture reaches $10M ARR in year one.

The studio's inaugural venture reaches $10M ARR in year one.

2023
2023
Media studio opens
Media studio opens

Full in-house production capability comes online in New York.

Full in-house production capability comes online in New York.

2024
2024
Portfolio crosses $100M EV
Portfolio crosses $100M EV

Combined enterprise value across ventures crosses nine figures.

Combined enterprise value across ventures crosses nine figures.

2025
2025
International expansion
International expansion

London and São Paulo studios open. Twelve athlete partners under contract.

London and São Paulo studios open. Twelve athlete partners under contract.

2026
2026
New capital vehicle
New capital vehicle

PL8YR closes its first co-investment vehicle for portfolio ventures.

PL8YR closes its first co-investment vehicle for portfolio ventures.

OUR GOAL

Learning. Building. Sharing.

And beyond client projects, we also regularly share our
experience through conferences, workshops, and
international events focused on web, design, and AI.

Important moments that allow us to challenge our vision
alongside other experts from the ecosystem, while also
helping us stay at the forefront of the latest best practices
for building strong growth strategies on the web.
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    PL8YR athlete and sports culture imagery
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Headquarter:

285 Fulton Street

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Operating Globally

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SINCE 2023

© 2026 PL8YR.

All rights reserved.

Built for Athletes.

Backed by Innovation.

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Terms and Services

Designed By Ahmad

Headquarter:

285 Fulton Street

New York, NY 10007 United States

Operating Globally

Offical Partner

SINCE 2023

© 2026 PL8YR.

All rights reserved.

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Backed by Innovation.

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Designed By Ahmad

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