IDL is building a worldwide professional league that positions dance as a spectator sport, bringing together teams from multiple countries to compete in a structured season that features player contracts, major cash prizes, and championship events. Founded by the creators of STEEZY and led by CEO Connor Lim, the company blends the rigor of traditional sports with the spectacle of live entertainment to appeal to a new generation of fans. Its platform includes core competition technology and event-production infrastructure that underpins live shows and a broader digital ecosystem. The recent seed financing will allow IDL to accelerate development of this technology stack and scale its event operations. By offering standardized rules, season scheduling, and professional pathways for dancers, IDL aims to formalize dance as a mainstream sport. Although the company has not disclosed user, revenue, or audience metrics, the successful seed raise indicates investor confidence in the model and the market potential of professionalized dance.

Total raised

$7M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Nov 2025