Partnership · Commerce & Consumer Brands
boAt partners with Legacy to support hip-hop artists
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- boAt
- What it does
- Consumer electronics and audio brand
- Kind
- Partnership
- Based in
- Delhi
- Founded
- 2016
What they do
BoAt sells consumer electronics including wireless earbuds, smartwatches, speakers, and other audio accessories
What happened
The company has partnered with Legacy, a community platform, to discover and support emerging Indian hip-hop talent
Why it matters
This collaboration aims to strengthen the brand's connection with creator-led communities and the broader music culture in India
The details
- The audio and wearables brand boAt has entered a strategic partnership with Legacy.
- Legacy is a community-focused talent platform designed to identify and nurture emerging hip-hop artists.
- The initiative provides a dedicated space for new artists to showcase their work to wider audiences.
- Rappers KR$NA and Raftaar serve as judges and mentors for the platform's talent discovery process.
- The partnership aims to deepen the brand's involvement in India's growing music and creator-led cultural landscape.
The bigger picture
- The brand seeks to move beyond traditional advertising campaigns by investing directly into community ecosystems.
About the business
- boAt is a consumer electronics brand specializing in affordable audio and wearable technology.
- Its product portfolio includes True Wireless (TWS) earbuds, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, and soundbars.
- The company also sells lifestyle accessories like trimmers, dashcams, and portable projectors.
- The brand emphasizes a community-first approach, often referring to its customer base as boAtheads.
- It frequently utilizes celebrity endorsements and brand ambassadors to maintain high visibility in the market.
The deal
- Type
- partnership
Founders
- Aman Gupta, Co-founder
- Sameer Mehta, Co-founder
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