SureShot is a fantasy sports platform that uses skills-based matchmaking to create balanced competitive groups, ensuring fans compete against others at similar skill levels. Their Flex Picks gameplay mechanic adds strategic decision-making without requiring expert knowledge. This allows regular fans to have a fair, strategic, and fun fantasy sports experience.
Funding
$150K 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
Many daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms are dominated by expert players and sophisticated algorithms, making it difficult for casual fans to compete and win. The high percentage taken from each entry by these platforms, combined with the presence of skilled players, often leads to regular users losing their money. This creates an unfair and frustrating experience for the average sports enthusiast.
Solution
SureShot is a daily fantasy sports app designed to level the playing field, ensuring a fairer and more enjoyable experience for regular sports fans. The platform uses skills-based matchmaking to group users with comparable skill levels, preventing them from competing against experts. SureShot also offers a unique "Flex Picks" gameplay mechanic that adds strategic decision-making without requiring extensive sports knowledge. By taking a smaller percentage of each entry and focusing on balanced competition, SureShot aims to provide a platform where casual fans have a real chance to win prizes and grow their bankroll.
Target Audience
SureShot primarily targets casual sports fans who enjoy daily fantasy sports but are often discouraged by the presence of expert players and unfair competition on other platforms.
Features
- Skills-based matchmaking algorithm to ensure users compete against others with similar expertise.
- Flex Picks gameplay mechanic that adds strategic elements without needing expert knowledge.
- Daily Hail Mary: A free-to-play pick'm challenge where users pick 30 straight correct over/unders to win real money.
- SureShot Rewards program that offers free entries and streak-savers.
- Expert insights and automated alerts available with SureShot Gold, providing statistical projections, commentary, and injury updates.
- Community features to connect with other sports fans.
- Smaller league structures that favor regular fans over expert players.