Team is more important than the startup itself. Investors prefer invest in the Jockey over the Horse. There may be n number of reasons for not getting through the funding rounds. If your startup is able to provide 10x return I can invest straight away. However, I will look at the team first and f...
Statista is a good source. For example, one of their reports states that for global internet users, the largest percentage people of who have made online purchases (58 %) were in the fashion-related category. Here's a good start on all ecommerce stats for apparel. https://www.statista.com/searc...
Have you started by finding a few mentors in this space you could speak to? Those who are already working in accessories and/or apparel? Understanding the investor landscape may be helpful before you set out on your journey. I have worked with a couple of startup sustainable apparel brands and fi...
The sports space is certainly crowded, but the size of the market creates plenty of opportunity. This is not a zero sum game. The key to differentiation in a crowded space, is focusing on what it is that makes your product/brand unique? Do you have a story that is compelling? Has your product i...
There isn't one. You basically need to scape everyone for the data unless they give you an API. This gets pretty hard. I know a startup in Singapore that could probably help.
The USPTO website. But, in all sincerity, you might need help with that. The actual trademark is simple. Patents are tougher.