Homage, a Columbus, OH-based vintage-inspired sports and licensed apparel brand, raised an undisclosed amount in Growth funding.
After an initial investment from Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort, other figures and organizations joined the round, including Winnie Capital (led by NFL star Jason Kelce), More Better (led by Emmy-winning creator, actor and entrepreneur Rob McElhenney), Adam Hansmann (co-founder of The Athletic), Haslam Sports Group (owners of the Cleveland Browns, Columbus Crew, and shared controlling owners of the Milwaukee Bucks), 35Ventures (led by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman) and Wheelhouse 360.
The company intends to use the funds to continue expanding production capabilities, grow its operating team, and strengthen its technology and marketing infrastructure.
Led by Founder and CEO Ryan Vesler, Homage is an official license partner to the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB, as well as numerous colleges and universities, and many pop culture brands. It aims to help its customers pay homage to the people, places, and moments that mean the most to them.
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01/10/2024