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Empowering Pickleball with Web Zero Community Commerce

A revolutionary network designed to unite and empower the global pickleball community through community commerce.

4.8M
Players
39%
YoY Growth
$500M
Market Size
0
Community Commerce Platforms

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

Traditional CAC $40-60 $0
Conversion Rate 2-3% 8-12%
Customer Lifetime Value Limited Expanded

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

77%

Unified Experience

Consumers seeking unified shopping experiences

82%

Authentic Reviews

Prefer buying from authentic recommendations

91%

Brand Interest

Brands seeking efficient marketing channels

12%

Conversion Rate

Through trusted recommendations

Performance Comparison

Customer Acquisition Cost
$40-60 $0
Conversion Rate
2-3% 8-12%
Customer Lifetime Value
Limited Expanded

Founding Team

Passionate innovators with proven track records

Profile Picture

Matt & Nadia Cretzman

Co-Founders & Chief Pickle Enthusiasts

  • Seasoned Marketers and SaaS Experts
  • Pickleball Enthusiasts
  • High Level Connectors with Strong Industry Relationships
AR

Amit Rathore

Technology Partner & Strategic Advisor

  • Founding Partner AwakeVC
  • 30+ years of technology innovation
  • Pioneer in social commerce
SM

Sam

Design Chief

  • Lead UX/UI Designer at Shoptype
  • Expert in user-centered design systems
  • Delivered award-winning digital experiences
ZA

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

Raising $2M-$10M
Valuation Cap $10M-$50M
Minimum Investment $50,000

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

invest@socialservenetwork.com

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