Key Deal Facts
✔️#1 Safety Rating | Apache is Virginia Tech’s Highest Rated Youth and Varsity Helmet
✔️NFL Recommended | Ranked #2 & #3 in NFL-NFLPA 2025 Position-Specific Helmet Testing for QBs
✔️Used by Every NFL Team | plus 100+ NCAA programs and 600+ high schools
✔️Owned by NFL Legends | Tony Romo, Cam Jordan, Tyrod Taylor, Mark Sanchez, Darius Robinson and more
✔️$15B+ total addressable market | across sports, military, and construction
✔️Nationwide Retail Reach | sold by Dick’s, Walmart, Academy, Scheels, and others
✔️Business plan targets over $150 million in five years
✔️5.0x ROAS | paid advertising delivers better than five-to-one returns year to date
Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Fast Growth
Revenue growing 2X/yr for at least prior 6 months, Repeat Founder
Started a prior company with $2M+ in funding or revenue, Nicholas EsayianCEO30 years of experience in the entrepreneurial space, innovating, growing, and building cash flow machines. Esayian also raced sports cars professionally for over 25 years., Justin BertCOOEnjoyed a 30 year career in all aspects of real estate operations, investment, development, lending and brokerage. Most recently was the SVP of Capstone Advisors managing investment activities at the firm including over $250M in acquisition and lending., John SarkisianAdvisor | Business Development | InvestorAccomplishments include building and selling the investment services firm BrightScope, restaurant chain Pat & Oscars, commercial real estate development firm Del Mar Heritage, computer manufacturer Semtek Innovative, and fitness equipment company SKLZ., Kodiak BrushEngineering Production ManagerKodiak Brush is an MIT alumnus with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and boasts over a decade of experience in production, engineering, design, and supply chain management., Sandy SandovalVP of Athlete RelationsSandy's career began at Easton Sports, and later progressed to EA Sports as the Head of Athlete Relations. At Microsoft/Xbox, Sandy managed sports-related talent, overseeing complex partnerships and athlete engagements., Matt PennellVP of SalesMatt Pennell is responsible for Direct Sales, Dealer Network, oversight for NFL, NCAA, and key accounts. With over 25 year of experience in the world of sports and sporting goods including sales and distribution within football, golf, and scuba diving., Mark WrightSenior Director of MarketingMark Wright is a seasoned brand & growth marketer, with deep experience in launching and growing e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, and subscription businesses.