Backed by renowned investors Accel Partners of Facebook and Angry Birds fame, Collectabillia currently boasts of a power packed list of celebrity associations that include being the official merchandise partner to the little master of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, current superstar Virat Kohli, West Indian legend Sir Viv Richards and chess grandmaster Vishwanath Anand among others. The association with Lionel Messi marks a significant achievement for an Indian company, propelling them as one of the licensors of the global development of the new range of different product categories under Messi' brand.
Commenting on the association, Anjana Reddy, Managing Director, Collectabillia was quick to acknowledge the mammoth tasks involved with this association, "While working with some of the biggest names in India, over the last few months, we have the knowledge, the expertise and the confidence to start working with global heroes, and there was no better hero to mark our foray on a global market other than Leo Messi." Collectabillia's partnership with iAccy, a leader in mobile phone and tablet accessories market, will allow them to retail one million pieces across eighty countries on every continent.
"The last time I stepped into India, I was overwhelmed with the warmth and passion this country showered on me. India left its famously lasting impression and with that lingering memory, my family and I have always wanted to develop an association with the country. Collectabillia will provide the perfect platform to keep growing the brand and they will also help us creating an opportunity to connect with the fans globally through those accessories. I hope fans will enjoy what we have in store for them." said Argentinian superstar Leo Messi on his association with this remarkably young and highly achieving company.
