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SidelineSwap

Online marketplace for sports equipment

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21-100 employees
  • B2C
  • Lifestyle
  • Marketplace
  • Mobile
  • Sports
Medford Street / The Neck, Boston, MA

Company mission

To equip athletes to be their best.

Top investors

Our take

Sports such as hockey and lacrosse demand a substantial investment in equipment, with yearly costs often exceeding $8,000. This high financial requirement often discourages potential participants and is contributing to a decline in overall participation rates.

SidelineSwap is trying to change that and is making access to sporting equipment more affordable. With the company's online marketplace, buyers can access high-quality sporting equipment at prices nearly half the retail cost. This makes it easier for parents to encourage their children to participate in sports that typically require expensive equipment. Additionally, if the equipment turns out to be unsuitable, or they wish to upgrade later on, they can sell it back via SidelineSwap.

SidelineSwap has established itself as the leading marketplace for reselling sporting goods, having forged successful partnerships with prominent organizations such as SportsEngine and DICK'S Sporting Goods. With the growing acceptance of buying and selling secondhand products, more brands and retailers are integrating resale options into their shopping platforms, leading to an exponential expansion of the resale market. This shift in the shopping industry presents a plethora of exciting opportunities for SidelineSwap.

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Kirsty

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Benefits

  • Remote Team
  • SidelineSwap Employee Discount
  • Unlimited Vacation Days
  • Quarterly Team Outings
  • Learning & Development Stipend

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Apr 2018

$6.5m

SERIES A

Oct 2017

$2.1m

SEED

Total funding: $10.5m

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Leadership

Brendan Candon

(CEO & Co-Founder)

Previously worked as a Sales Representative at State Farm Insurance. Also coached lacrosse at the College of the Holy Cross and Chaminade High School.

Nick Gantsoudes

(Co-Founder)

Graduated from Bucknell University where they studied Political Science and History.

Conor McDonough

(Co-Founder)

Previously worked in Content Acquisition at Skillshare and as an External Researcher at Bridgewater Associates.

Anthony Piazza

(Co-Founder)

Previously worked as an Account Executive at Yelp.