Invest in Check-Up Sports Inc.

Our Mission is to build an accessible, monetized basketball network that simplifies play, fosters community, and drives personal growth.

The Basketball Dilemma 

• Setting up basketball events? Harder than it should be.
• Looking for courts? Always a challenge.
• Trying to find players to team up with? Not easy.

Why Now?

• $39 Billion Market: The amateur sports gig economy is vast, offering abundant opportunities for apps like Check-Up to facilitate and monetize sports services.
• $16 Billion Creator Economy: A significant market where basketball influencers can leverage their followings to generate content and engage users.
• Basketball & NIL Rise: The surge in basketball content creation, coupled with new NIL rights for athletes, is creating unprecedented opportunities for engagement and monetization in the sports app space.

Market Opportunity

• Basketball is the most played sport in the US.
• Major revenue drivers: ticket sales, court bookings, merch, sponsorships, and content.
• Digital age? A surge in basketball content creators and groups with huge followings.
• Our focus? Tapping into the amateur & rec basketball market.

Introducing Check-Up: The Basketball Network

The go-to mobile app platform connecting basketball enthusiasts globally, streamlining the way players find games, courts, and fellow hoop lovers.

Comprehensive Basketball Hub

• Centralize basketball play: Events, court bookings, and community engagement in one app.
• Enhance gameplay: Record and score with ScoreCam, track stats, and manage tournaments.
• Connect players: Unique profiles, streaming content, and real-time "check-in" for games.
• Grow the community: A digital platform fostering authentic basketball experiences and unity.
• All basketball, all the time: The ultimate resource for every aspect of the game.

Business Model

• Subscription plans for event hosts and court owners.
• Goal: By the end of 2024, target 1,000 host subscriptions and 500 court subscriptions.
• Freemium tools: brackets, ScoreCam, and scoreboard with upgrade options.
• Transaction fees from bookings and ticket sales.

Competitive Edge

• All-in-one hub: Share, connect, play, and watch basketball.
• Simplifying payments for basketball events and courts, making it easy.
• Unique tools like Brackets, ScoreCam, and Scoreboard.
• Strong brand resonance in the basketball world.

Traction

• 20k downloads and 200+ active monthly users; 100% YoY growth.
• Users created 2,000 events; 6-minute average session time.
• Conducted five iOS betas between 2017 and 2022.
• In late development, we're testing our iOS & Android app, recoded from scratch in 2023.
• We're bootstrapping: all organic growth, no marketing dollars spent.

Media

• Collaborated with Jordan Brand, Wilson, and top basketball figures.
• Showcased on the 85 South Show with a 5 million+ platform.
• Across all our social media, we have 30k+ followers and over 100k+ monthly engagements.
• Hosts signature events: Check-Up Park Runs and HQ Private Runs.

The Team

Guided by CEO Arie Williams and COO Armani Williams, Check-Up is backed by a team rich in diverse expertise—from app development to startup strategy. Together with a dedicated crew specializing in strategy, collaborations, PR, and marketing, they craft compelling content that has solidified Check-Up's brand recognition in the basketball community. This synergy, rooted in grade school basketball bonds, propels Check-Up as the definitive basketball network.

The Ask

Offer: 10% equity for $300K via SAFE

Targets: Grow to 250K users; 1,000 event & 500 court subs

Use of Funds:

• $50K: Finish final touches on revamped iOS & Android App launch, marketing, and start generating revenue.
• $250K: New features, operations scale-up, strategic partnerships, and proven product market fit.

Investor Incentive: Partnership in Check-Up's growth journey.

Go To Market

• A blend of digital and physical strategies.
• Leveraging influencer marketing and targeted social media campaigns.
• Partnering with basketball organizations for stronger reach.
• Hosting and collaborating on basketball events, building our brand through content.
• Strategic sponsorships amplify our basketball presence.

Our Vision

At Check-Up, we're bringing basketball into the digital age, preserving its core values while embracing modern technology. Join us in creating a more connected and inclusive basketball experience. The Game Starts With Check-Up, The Basketball Network.