Next Rep is a sports-focused marketplace that lets athletes and teams buy and sell used gear, with the option to direct a portion of sales to local sports programs. The platform offers sport‑specific search filters, verified users, secure payments, and transaction reviews, making it easy to find equipment and support community leagues.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many athletes and community sports teams struggle to afford quality equipment, while excess or gently used gear often sits idle due to lack of a dedicated resale channel. This limits participation in sports programs, especially in underserved areas, and makes it difficult for leagues to generate additional funding.
Solution
Next Rep provides a sports‑focused online marketplace where athletes and teams can list, discover, and purchase used gear tailored to their specific sport, size, and location. Sellers can optionally allocate a portion of each sale to a local sports program, with transparent tracking of where the funds go. The platform verifies all users, handles secure payments, and enables post‑transaction reviews to build trust between buyers and sellers. Users can also post gear requests, allowing the community to respond when the desired items become available, reducing search time and waste. By streamlining equipment exchange and facilitating charitable give‑backs, Next Rep helps leagues raise funds and expands access to sports participation.
Target Audience
Primary users are amateur athletes, school and community sports teams, and local leagues looking to buy affordable equipment, sell surplus gear, and support nearby sports programs.
Features
- Search filters for sport, size, location, and give‑back option to quickly locate relevant gear
- Verified user profiles and secure, integrated payment processing
- Post‑transaction review system for both buyers and sellers
- Optional donation feature that lets sellers direct a percentage of sales to local sports programs with visible tracking
- Gear request posting tool that notifies the community when matching items are listed