Maet is a gamified marketplace that connects amateur athletes through organized team sports competitions, facilitating real-world engagement and community building. The platform enables users to discover events, receive performance ratings, and participate in ongoing matches, addressing the need for meaningful in-person interactions in a post-COVID environment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many amateur athletes lack organized platforms to easily find and participate in team sports, leading to missed opportunities for competition, community building, and in-person engagement. Existing solutions often require athletes to join formal leagues or rely on informal networks, which can be limiting and inefficient.
Solution
Maet is a gamified marketplace designed to connect amateur athletes through organized team sports competitions, fostering real-world engagement and community. The platform allows users to discover local athletic events, track their performance with player ratings, and participate in ongoing matches across various sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, and pickleball. By providing instant access to games and a competitive standard outside of formal leagues, Maet caters to athletes of all backgrounds, from young prospects to casual players and former varsity athletes. The platform aims to redefine the athletic community by creating opportunities for meaningful purpose and human connection through sports.
Target Audience
Maet primarily targets amateur athletes of all skill levels who seek organized team sports competitions and opportunities for in-person engagement and community building.
Features
- Instant access to local games, enabling spontaneous participation in athletic events.
- Player ratings to track progress and compare performance against other athletes.
- Competitive standard that allows users to determine the stakes and experience meaningful competition without formal league requirements.
- Gamified marketplace connecting athletes of all backgrounds in various team sports.
- Mobile application available on both the Apple and Android app stores.