FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — [Columbus, OH, August 15, 2024] — GO Sleeves, the innovative leader in kinesiology-integrated compression sleeves, is proud to announce a major milestone in its growth and future potential. GO Sleeves has secured $9 million in funding from Valhalla Capital Consortia to be received over the next six months. Our current SAFE (Safe Agreement for Future Equity) note investment round will be closing over the next 60 days. The conclusion of the SAFE note round marks the beginning of a new chapter for GO Sleeves, positioning the company to leverage this investment and continue its mission to keep every body in motion.

"This partnership with Valhalla is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in developing innovative, non-pharma solutions for athletes and fitness enthusiasts," said Darren Lancaster, CEO and co-founder of GO Sleeves. "With this funding, we can continue pushing the boundaries of performance and recovery while expanding our reach to help more individuals reach their full potential."

"We are excited to support GO Sleeves in their mission to revolutionize the active recovery industry. This funding allows them to maintain equity within their founding team, build upon their current success, and ensure the team’s hard work and dedication can continue," said Jenn Bonine from Valhalla Capital Consortia.

Over the past five years, GO Sleeves has experienced tremendous growth, selling out of inventory five times due to consumer demand. With this new funding, the company will be able to expand its product line and offerings, enhance performance studies, and explore new market opportunities. This includes strengthening sales with professional and collegiate sports programs and other renowned athletes. GO Sleeves will be announcing additional brand ambassador partnerships with professional athletes across a variety of sports, including football, soccer, volleyball, and pickleball.

This funding will also allow GO Sleeves to build upon its existing achievements, including:

• Being the first and only brand to integrate kinesiology taping mechanisms into a rugged, reusable compression sleeve. 
• Proven by customer surveys to deliver a 60% reduction in pain, inflammation, tightness, and the need for pain medication.
• Adoption by over 250 current and former NFL players, including professional athletes from nearly every sport imaginable. 
• Relied upon by professional teams, Olympic athletes, collegiate sports programs, and individual pro athletes for everyday availability and performance.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact: Kate Reilley at kate@gosleeves.com.

Olympic 3x3 Basketball Player, Canyon Barry, competing in GO Sleeves Knee Sleeves at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Olympic Runner for Team India, Ankita Dhyani, recovering in GO Sleeves Calf Sleeves at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

About GO Sleeves 

GO Sleeves is a leader in the activewear and active recovery industries, combining advanced kinesiology science and biomechanics with innovative design to enhance human movement and performance. Its flagship products, which integrate kinesiology taping mechanisms into durable, reusable compression sleeves, are endorsed by professionals, including former NFL athletes Ben Garland, Scooter McGruder and Byron Williams, NBA legend Rick Barry, and current professional athletes Jake Brendel, Daniel Brunskill, and Omar Gonzalez. These endorsements underscore the effectiveness of GO Sleeves in reducing pain, inflammation, and the need for medication, as confirmed by rigorous research and user reports of up to a 60% improvement in symptoms. Every product from GO Sleeves is designed to transform movement into an opportunity for optimization. Learn more at gosleeves.com.