START-UP STORY IP
Build the Next Global IP Before the World Discovers It.
The world’s greatest intellectual properties all began as a single story.
A creator’s idea.
A small cast of characters.
A world waiting to grow.
At amborder, we call these Startup Story IPs—original story-driven intellectual properties at the earliest stage of development, created with the potential to evolve into publishing, animation, games, film, television, merchandise, and many other forms of entertainment.
Rather than acquiring a finished franchise, our partners gain access to IP at the stage where collaboration can have the greatest creative impact.
Built for Co-Development
Every entertainment company approaches IP differently.
A publisher may develop a long-running manga series.
An animation studio may build an animated franchise.
A game developer may expand the world through interactive storytelling.
A film or television producer may adapt the story into live-action.
A licensing company may focus on characters and consumer products.
Startup Story IP is designed with this flexibility in mind.
Instead of delivering a fixed final product, we provide a strong creative foundation
that can evolve through collaboration.
Discover New Talent Through Our Gallery
All Startup Story IPs are showcased within the Source? Manga Academy Gallery.
The Gallery features original stories and creators from around the world, allowing publishers, studios, production companies, game developers, streaming platforms, and other entertainment partners to discover emerging talent before they reach the wider market.
When you find a creator or story with strong potential, amborder helps facilitate the next step.
Connecting Creators and Industry
Great stories deserve great partners.
Once a collaboration begins, the entertainment partner leads the creative and commercial development of the project according to its own editorial and production vision.
At the same time, amborder supports communication and collaboration between the creator
and the production team, helping bridge creative, cultural,
and language differences throughout the development process.
Our goal is simple:
To help creators focus on creating, while helping our partners transform promising stories
into successful global intellectual property.