Opendorse Makes Key Partnerships in Month of May

Opendorse, one of the largest NIL marketplaces catering to over 100,000 athletes nationwide, has joined with three major organizations in the month of May as it expands its footprint in unique NIL opportunities. Opendorse announced that it has partnered with Keller-Williams, Gold’s Gym, and Spyre Sports group, some of the most recognizable names in their industries.

Opendorse continues to expand into new schools and markets at an ever increasing pace. “This partnership is a great example of how impactful NIL can be for college athletes,” said Opendorse CEO Blake about Keller Williams. “Real estate careers and investment have been a popular path for athletes for years. Now, with help from Keller Williams and NIL Real Estate, athletes can get a jump on their future with support from the pros.”

Opendorse Raises $20M in Latest Funding Round

December was a big month for Serra company Opendorse, and it is not over yet. The company announced that it has raised $20M in its latest funding round, in which Serra Ventures participated. Opendorse says it will use the capital to meet its ever-increasing demand for advancing NIL platforms.

Opendorse was also featured in Sports Illustrated this week, accounting that it had launched its new “NIL Book,” which will help athletes navigate what they can expect from the platform, including earning expectations.

With new schools joining up with Opendorse daily, things will not be slowing down for this company any time soon.

Opendorse and LEARFIELD Join Forces To Maximize NIL Opportunities For Student-Athletes

Opendorse, a Serra Capital III portfolio company, has announced that it has formed a major partnership with LEARFIELD. The relationship will streamline access to name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities for student-athletes as they engage with their schools’ corporate brand sponsors. LEARFIELD is a media and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics.

“LEARFIELD is unmatched in its support of the college athletics ecosystem,” said Blake Lawrence, CEO, Opendorse. “Today’s announcement ushers NIL forward with increased opportunity and support for college athletes everywhere. There are nearly 500,000 student-athletes who are at the center of our business, and this new collaboration brings the necessary players together to truly impact those athletes through greater visibility and ease-of-use when identifying new NIL opportunities.”

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Introducing Opendorse Opportunities

Opendorse, a Serra Capital III and Serra Capital III SBIC portfolio company, made a major announcement in November with the launch of Opendorse Opportunities.

“Now available on Opendorse, Opportunities makes it easier than ever for brands and fans to connect with their favorite athletes. It’s like a job board for NIL deals. Everyone is welcome to create a free account and list an opportunity.’

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College Athletes Could Earn $1.5 Billion This Year Per Endorsement Platform Opendorse

Opendorse, a Serra Capital III and Serra Capital III SBIC company, is now facilitating deals to allow college athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness. On July 1, the NCAA began allowing college athletes this new opportunity. Within the first 24 hours, Opendorse had already facilitated 1,000 deals.

Opendorse’s main purpose is to connect marketers with athletes to secure sponsored social media activations from the world's most influential athletes. To learn more about Opendorse, follow here.