Defy the Odds and BettingStartups Form Strategic Alliance

(AsiaGameHub) –   Defy the Odds (DTO) and BettingStartups have announced a strategic partnership designed to enhance the role of startups within the iGaming and sports betting sectors. This collaboration unites two organizations that share the conviction that early-stage companies are vital for the industry’s future and require improved access to networks, funding, and collaborative opportunities.

DTO, which provides support to founders in iGaming, sports betting, sportstech, and fintech, will integrate its advisory network with BettingStartups’ global ecosystem. This aims to effectively bridge the gap between startups and the broader industry, addressing common obstacles such as limited visibility, fragmented networks, and difficulties in securing sector-specific investment.

By combining their efforts, the two platforms intend to establish more robust avenues for startups to gain exposure, secure funding, and forge connections with operators, investors, and industry experts. This will provide investors with enhanced access to emerging ventures, while established companies will gain earlier insights into new products and innovations.

The partnership is structured around three core principles: community, collaboration, and capital. It will focus on knowledge exchange, fostering meaningful partnerships, and preparing startups for investment. Both organizations will assist founders with pitch preparation, financial modeling, and introductions to active investors.

Kelly Kehn, Co-Founder of DTO, stated:

Innovation thrives on connection, idea sharing, and mutual encouragement among founders. This is the essence of community. Our partnership with Bettingstartups is about bringing more startups together and ensuring the wider industry recognizes their contributions. The future of our industry is being shaped by these founders.

The inaugural joint initiative of this partnership will occur at the SBC Summit Americas in Fort Lauderdale, taking place from June 9–11. During the event, they will organize startup-focused activities and facilitate connections between early-stage companies and key stakeholders. Additional initiatives are planned for 2026.

Jesse Learmonth, founder of BettingStartups, commented:

Our core mission has always been to provide founders with high-signal infrastructure for scaling. This partnership with DTO strengthens that commitment by connecting our audience with a community that genuinely opens doors. Beginning with the startup zone at SBC Americas, we are offering founders a direct and accessible channel to the operators and investors who shape this industry.