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For Investors

A PLATFORM FOR
THE NEXT ERA OF TALENT.

Porte is building the data and deal-flow infrastructure for the talent economy. We are raising capital to scale the platform and bring it to market.

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The Opportunity

THE TALENT ECONOMY HAS NO INFRASTRUCTURE.

MASSIVE

Untapped Market

The global talent economy spans sports, entertainment, modeling, and creator industries. It is growing rapidly and lacks modern infrastructure.

FRAGMENTED

No Single Platform

Talent, brands, and agencies operate on disconnected systems. No platform unifies discovery, negotiation, compliance, and analytics.

READY

Timing Is Now

The rise of NIL, the creator economy, and AI-driven intelligence have created the conditions for a platform like Porte to win.

The Platform

WHAT PORTE IS BUILDING.

Talent Management OS

A unified operating system for talent across sports, entertainment, modeling, and the creator economy. Manage deals, contracts, earnings, and compliance in one platform.

AI Negotiation Intelligence

Proprietary AI that benchmarks deals against industry data, recommends pricing strategy, and gives every side of the table a data-driven advantage.

Brand-Talent Marketplace

A data-driven marketplace connecting brands with talent based on audience fit, engagement quality, and brand alignment — not just follower counts.

Compliance Infrastructure

Built-in legal, compliance, and brand safety layers across NIL, licensing, and talent representation. Reducing risk for every stakeholder.

Business Model

HOW PORTE MAKES MONEY.

01

Talent Commissions

Industry-standard commission on deals negotiated and closed through the platform for managed talent.

02

SaaS Subscriptions

Tiered subscription plans for agencies and brands accessing platform tools, analytics, and intelligence features.

03

Data Licensing

Licensing aggregated market intelligence and benchmarking data to agencies, brands, and industry stakeholders.

Traction

WHERE WE ARE.

DONE

Company Formed

Porte Management Agency, Inc. incorporated in Delaware. Core team assembled across technology, sports, legal, and finance.

DONE

Advisory Board

Board of advisors and investment committee established with expertise in finance, technology, and talent management.

DONE

Waitlist Live

Talent waitlist launched with over 30 signups across athletes, models, creators, and entertainers — validating early demand before platform launch.

NOW

Platform Development

Technical architecture defined. AI negotiation engine and talent management OS in active development.

NOW

Raising Capital

Currently raising seed capital to fund platform development, first recruiting class, and go-to-market operations.

NEXT

Beta Launch

First recruiting class of basketball athletes. MVP platform launch with talent management and deal intelligence features.

2026

Market Expansion

Expand across talent categories — models, creators, entertainers. Launch brand marketplace and agency tools.

Leadership

THE TEAM BEHIND PORTE.

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Vanessa Lawson

Vanessa Lawson

Founder & CEO

Architecting PMA's technology, AI systems, and compliance infrastructure from the ground up.

Mihir Pathak

Mihir Pathak

Investment Advisor

Strategic finance leader guiding capital allocation, investment strategy, and growth planning.

Omahre Gratton

Omahre Gratton

VP Sports & NBA Agent

Licensed NBA agent leading sports talent acquisition, athlete relations, and deal negotiation.

Dehkontee Cuppah

Dehkontee Cuppah

Chief Technology Officer

Leading cybersecurity strategy, platform security architecture, and infrastructure protection.

INVESTOR ACCESS

Detailed financials, pitch deck, corporate documentation, and MVP access are available to qualified investors after an introductory call with our team.

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FAQ

INVESTOR QUESTIONS.

Porte is a pre-revenue startup in the seed stage. The platform is in active development, the core team is in place, and we are raising capital to fund the build and first go-to-market phase.

Our first recruiting class will focus on basketball athletes, leveraging our team's deep connections in the sport. From there, we will expand across models, creators, and entertainers.

All investor materials — including the pitch deck, financial projections, corporate documentation, and MVP access — are available after an introductory call with our team. Schedule a call to get started.

Our investment committee includes Vanessa Lawson, Mihir Pathak, and additional members with backgrounds in finance, venture capital, and talent management. Full details are shared during the investor onboarding process.

Porte is not just an agency — it is a technology platform. We are building AI-powered infrastructure that serves talent, brands, and agencies simultaneously, creating network effects that traditional agencies cannot replicate.

Next Step

BUILD THE FUTURE OF TALENT WITH US.

Schedule a call with our team to learn more about the opportunity, access investor materials, and explore how you can be part of what we are building.

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