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Zena Sport manufactures the most advanced female breast and rib impact protection vest and is the official product of the AFLW / AFL.

Backed by

Breakthrough VictoriaBreakthrough Victoria

Raised 0.1M SEED on August 16, 2023

About

Zena Sport is a Geelong-based women's impact-protection sportswear company that manufactures scientifically tested chest-protection vests for women and girls in contact sports and is expanding products and global distribution.

Mission

Zena Sport is a Geelong-based women's impact protection sportswear company that makes the world’s only scientifically tested chest protection vest for women and girls in contact sports such as AFL, rugby, basketball, and soccer. The startup plans to expand its product offerings and ramp up both local and overseas expansion. It received a $148,000 pre-seed investment from Breakthrough Victoria as part of its first external fundraising round. The funding will be used to scale globally by increasing marketing in Australia, the US, and Europe and to build its business development team. Zena Sport expects the investment to support hiring and create up to 12 local jobs within two years.

Quick Facts

Founded

2017

Funding

SEED

Industry

Manufacturing, Sporting Goods, Sports

Team Size

1-10

Headquarters

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia