THE BORN
COLLECTIVE
The Born Collective brings together the ventures David has built around one core belief: that great brands deserve to grow in the right way. Each business represents a different chapter of that journey — from commercial licensing and brand partnerships to legal expertise and industry education. Together, they reflect an entrepreneurial approach shaped by experience, relationships and a genuine passion for the power of brands and IP.
Character and movie clip licensing for epic advertising campaigns
Licensing strategy and IP partnerships for consumer products
Brand Licensing education for future industry leaders
Legal guidance for compliant brand campaigns
Character & Clip Licensing for Advertising Campaigns
Born Licensing is a specialist agency securing entertainment intellectual property for advertising and marketing campaigns. Working with leading agencies and global brands, it licenses characters, film and TV clips, iconic properties and cultural IP that elevate creative ideas and help campaigns stand out.
Often described as a talent agency for characters and clips, Born Licensing navigates the complexities of entertainment rights to make ambitious creative concepts commercially viable.
The agency represents major rights holders including Universal, Hasbro, Sesame Workshop and Sanrio, and works closely with studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony Pictures. Its deep industry relationships ensure negotiations and clearances are handled smoothly and efficiently.
Licensing strategy and IP partnerships for consumer products
Born to License helps companies selling products directly to consumers or through retail partners unlock growth through strategic brand licensing. Specialising in merchandise and service-based licensing, the business enables brands to partner with established, trusted IP to expand their customer base, enter new categories and access new distribution channels.
By leveraging the equity and recognition of well-known brands, clients can reduce the risks typically associated with scaling, while accelerating market entry and commercial impact. Born to License focuses on practical, results-driven licensing strategies that create meaningful consumer engagement and measurable growth.
Brand Licensing education for future industry leaders
Learn to License is an educational platform designed to equip entrepreneurs, brand owners and professionals with the knowledge and tools to succeed in brand licensing. Through structured courses, practical frameworks and real-world insights, it breaks down the complexities of licensing into clear, actionable steps.
Focused on merchandise and service-based licensing, Learn to License teaches how to identify the right brand partnerships, structure effective agreements and build commercially viable licensing programmes. The platform empowers individuals and businesses to approach licensing with confidence, clarity and strategic intent.
Legal guidance for compliant brand campaigns
Born Legal provides specialist legal guidance to ensure brand campaigns are compliant, commercially sound and built for success. Focused exclusively on advertising and marketing law, the consultancy supports brands, agencies and marketing teams with campaign strategy reviews, trade promotion terms and conditions, permit applications and risk mitigation.
Delivering fast, solution-focused advice, Born Legal helps creative ideas move forward with confidence while navigating the regulatory landscape.