STARTRADER Lands NBA Partnership as Financial Firms Compete for Basketball Exposure

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The agreement puts STARTRADER branding in NBA arenas, on broadcast-visible placements, and across select league media platforms. The Dubai-based firm will also participate in joint social impact initiatives with the league.

"This collaboration reflects the direction STARTRADER is taking as a global brand," said Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER. "Aligning with the NBA reinforces the trust placed in our brand and supports our vision of operating on an international stage alongside institutions that share a commitment to long-term growth."

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It is worth noting, however, that STARTRADER enters a crowded field of financial companies seeking NBA exposure.

Financial Sector Targets Basketball Audience

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More recently, proprietary trading firm Hola Prime tapped five-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns as its first sports ambassador in May 2025.

Broker TMGM announced a multi-year partnership with the Brooklyn Nets in July 2025, securing courtside and digital signage at Barclays Center for the current season.

The NBA ended the 2024-25 season with 51 marketing partners, including seven new deals.

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Middle East Push Continues

David Watts, the NBA's head of Middle East strategy and development, described the region as a priority for the league.

"We look forward to working closely with STARTRADER as we continue to grow basketball and the NBA's presence across the Middle East," Watts said. "The region is a key priority for the league, and this cooperation reflects our ambition to work with brands that share our commitment to engaging fans using the latest technological innovations."

This trend is also evident in the brokerage industry. At the beginning of last year, STARTREADER joined a growing group of brokers focusing on the Middle East and the UAE. The region provides companies in the CFD and retail trading sector with higher volumes compared with other parts of the world.

The company unveiled a refreshed brand identity at the start of 2026 under the positioning "Built on Trust, Driven by Growth".