Empowering Pickleball with Web Zero Community Commerce
A revolutionary network designed to unite and empower the global pickleball community through community commerce.
THE BIG TECH TAX ON PICKLEBALL
Big tech companies are taking a significant cut from the pickleball industry through platform fees and advertising costs, while community members who drive sales receive nothing in return.
Amazon's Cut
Takes 40% of every pickleball product sold on their platform
Ad Costs
Google and Meta charge brands an average of $48 per click
2023 Stats
• Brands spent $157M on digital advertising
• Big Tech platforms took $89M in fees from pickleball product sales
• $0 earned by community members who drove the sales
Current Solutions Fall Short
Existing platforms and programs fail to deliver comprehensive solutions, leaving creators constrained by one-dimensional systems and inauthentic advertising models.
Affiliate programs are one-dimensional
Social platforms prioritize ads over authentic content
Creators struggle with platform dependencies
Word-of-mouth value goes uncaptured
The Solution
Think of it as Amazon meets LinkedIn, but where every connection and interaction generates lasting income
Universal Commerce Engine
Powered by Shoptype, handling everything from attribution to transactions seamlessly
Rich Social Layer
Builds genuine community around your brand and creates lasting connections
By The Numbers
See It In Action
Content Feed: Share your greatest dinks and stay up to date on all things pickleball
Key Features & Benefits
A comprehensive ecosystem designed to empower the pickleball community
Pickleball Marketplace
Curated marketplace featuring equipment, apparel, training programs, and court rentals with commission-based coselling opportunities.
Local Business Empowerment
Integrate and boost visibility for trainers, tournament organizers, and sports shops within the community ecosystem.
Community-Driven Growth
Multi-touch attribution engine rewards all community contributions, from content sharing to event organization.
AI-Powered Personalization
Smart Chat Agents provide personalized recommendations and seamless support for products, events, and training.
Global Connection
Connect players worldwide through a decentralized network that transcends traditional social platforms.
Economic Empowerment
Monetize your passion through coselling opportunities and shared community commerce.
Market Validation
Proven Models, New Opportunity. Social Serve combines elements from the following platforms:
LTK
$2B+Key Stats:
- ✓ $3.6B annual retail sales
- ✓ 200,000+ creators
- ✓ 8M+ consumers
Our Advantage:
Multi-touch attribution captures more value throughout the journey
Strava
$1.5B+Key Stats:
- ✓ 100M+ users
- ✓ 40 activities/second
- ✓ 95% trust recommendations
Our Advantage:
Direct monetization of community influence
Pinduoduo
$125B+Key Stats:
- ✓ 900M+ active users
- ✓ $383B annual GMV
- ✓ 65% lower CAC
Our Advantage:
Focus on high-value, passion-driven categories
Market Metrics & Opportunity
Proven success metrics across multiple market verticals
Unified Experience
Consumers seeking unified shopping experiences
Authentic Reviews
Prefer buying from authentic recommendations
Brand Interest
Brands seeking efficient marketing channels
Conversion Rate
Through trusted recommendations
Performance Comparison
Founding Team
Passionate innovators with proven track records
Matt & Nadia Cretzman
Co-Founders & Chief Pickle Enthusiasts
- Seasoned Marketers and SaaS Experts
- Pickleball Enthusiasts
- High Level Connectors with Strong Industry Relationships
Amit Rathore
Technology Partner & Strategic Advisor
- Founding Partner AwakeVC
- 30+ years of technology innovation
- Pioneer in social commerce
Sam
Design Chief
- Lead UX/UI Designer at Shoptype
- Expert in user-centered design systems
- Delivered award-winning digital experiences
Zerrin Aktuna
Chief of Corp Dev
- Corporate Development Expert
- Strategic Growth Specialist
- Business Development Leader
Join Our Growth Story
Be part of the revolution in pickleball community commerce
Seed Round Details
Due Diligence Package Includes:
- Financial projections
- Market analysis
- Growth metrics
- Team backgrounds
Strategic Benefits
Early Market Position
First-mover advantage in the pickleball community commerce space
Industry Transformation
Reshaping how the pickleball community connects and transacts
Technology Innovation
Cutting-edge platform powered by Shoptype's proven technology
Ready to Learn More?
Contact us for detailed investment information and due diligence package
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