The startup operates an online platform for buying and selling match-worn and autographed sports shirts, providing a secure marketplace for collectors and fans. This platform addresses the lack of transparency and authenticity in the sports memorabilia market by verifying the provenance of each item.
Funding
$5.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Collectors and fans often struggle with verifying the authenticity and provenance of match-worn and autographed sports memorabilia, leading to a lack of trust in the market. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to confidently acquire genuine items and can expose buyers to fraud.
Solution
MatchWornShirt operates an online auction platform specializing in authentic, match-worn, and signed sports shirts, primarily focusing on football (soccer) jerseys. Partnering directly with over 300 clubs worldwide, the platform provides a secure and transparent marketplace for fans to acquire unique memorabilia. Each shirt undergoes a comprehensive authentication process, often leveraging NFC chip technology via Fabricks, to guarantee its origin and history. The platform also offers a framing service to preserve and display the purchased memorabilia.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes sports memorabilia collectors, dedicated fans seeking authentic items, and individuals interested in owning a piece of sports history.
Features
- Online auction platform for match-worn and autographed sports shirts
- Partnerships with over 300 clubs worldwide, including football, cycling, rugby, and cricket teams
- Comprehensive authentication process, including digital certificates of authenticity via Fabricks NFC technology
- Mobile application available on iOS and Android for browsing, bidding, and receiving notifications
- Framing service with basic, premium, and exclusive options for displaying shirts
- Options to follow favorite teams and receive notifications about new auctions
- Worldwide shipping with safe and insured delivery