Nations Ventures announces investment into HYPR CARRY

Nations Ventures, the investment company of We Are Nations, has today announced their investment in HYPR CARRY – an Australian based influencer merchandise and media company, which is largely owned by veterans of the local esports space.

Founded in 2016, We Are Nations is the largest esportswear production company in the world. Popular names working alongside We Are Nations consist of the likes of G2 Esports, Complexity Gaming, MIBR, and Ninjas In Pyjamas. (more info)

Founders of HYPR CARRY include:

• Nick Bobir (Founder of ICON Esports, CEO of The Chiefs).
• Josh Harvey (Marketing & Partnerships at The Chiefs).
• Aiden Hiko (The Chiefs and Dot Esports)
• TJ Bird (Prev. Creative Director of The Chiefs)
• Sean Carlson (Prev. Head of Esports at Avant Gaming)
• Richard Lee (Owner of Athletico).
  
  

In just their first year, HYPR has managed to secure deals with some of the largest content creators in the world – including Fresh, Joshdub, Mully and EddieVR.

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Outside of content creators, HYPR has collaborated with Australian-based sporting talent like Brisbane Lions player, Mitch Robinson, and professional MMA fighter, Chelsea Hackett. HYPR are also responsible for the production of instant sell-out clothing drops with 257 Collective – a clothing line founded by professional NRL player, Kalyn Ponga. (more info)

In a press release posted by Nations Ventures, the company announced that the deal’s terms include a significant cash investment into the Australian company and the establishment of a wholly-owned US subsidiary, HYPR CARRY USA, LLC – which will be a new affiliate of We Are Nations. 

Patrick Mahoney, a partner in Nations Ventures and the CEO of We Are Nations said in a statement “working with HYPR CARRY is probably the best example so far of the Nations Ventures investment strategy.” 

“HYPR CARRY has built a successful business with great clients and an incredible management team. They were ready to scale, and after a few months of conversations, it became clear that HYPR CARRY and the Nations family created a great partnership,” finished Mahoney. 

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Aiden Hiko, Co-Founder of HYPR CARRY, went on to state “it has been an incredible launch year for the team and we were looking closely at how to continue the momentum into 2021. It was important for us to secure a partner that was beneficial to the vision of HYPR, while strengthening our network for our influencers. Enter the legends from We Are Nations and Nations Ventures.”

“Very early on, we realised Nations Ventures would be the perfect partner to help execute the vision we have for HYPR CARRY. The wealth of knowledge and experience backing the team is a championship level win for both our team, and the influencers who trust us with their communities,” concluded Hiko. 

News of this investment shows positive signs for the future of the team at HYPR CARRY, who all have extensive experience in our local ecosystem. Their upcoming Spring 2021 drops include Joshdub, Eddie and Mully, as well as their own branded clothing line. 

Credits:

• Written by Ben Scott
• Edited by Adam Taylor

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