Collegiatex is an end‑to‑end NIL marketplace that links verified college athletes with brands for compliant influencer collaborations. Its AI‑driven matching engine uses sport, audience demographics, and engagement data to recommend athletes, while automated contract creation, DocuSign integration, and a Stripe‑based escrow ensure compliance, security, and transparent payments.
Funding
$28K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
College athletes often struggle to find reputable brand partnerships that comply with NCAA NIL regulations, while brands lack a reliable way to identify and engage with eligible athletes safely and efficiently.
Solution
Collegiatex provides an end‑to‑end NIL marketplace that connects verified college athletes with brands seeking authentic influencer collaborations. An AI‑driven matching engine recommends athletes based on sport, audience demographics, and engagement metrics, streamlining discovery. The platform generates NIL‑compliant contracts automatically and integrates DocuSign for secure signing. A built‑in compliance center handles mandatory NIL filings for deals exceeding $600, ensuring adherence to NCAA rules. Payments are managed through a Stripe‑powered escrow system that supports milestone‑based payouts and instant transfers to athletes’ accounts, offering transparency and financial security for both parties.
Target Audience
Primary users are college athletes looking to monetize their personal brand and brands or agencies seeking compliant, data‑driven influencer partnerships with collegiate talent.
Features
- AI‑powered matching algorithm that aligns brands with athletes using sport, demographic, and engagement data
- Verified athlete profiles with detailed social analytics and real‑time NIL compliance status
- Automated contract creation with built‑in NCAA compliance clauses and DocuSign integration for electronic signatures
- Compliance Center that automatically files NIL Go reports for qualifying deals
- Stripe‑based escrow and milestone payment workflow with instant transfer capability
- Secure, role‑based access to partnership data and performance metrics for both athletes and brands