🎯 The Airbnb of Batting Cages

Disrupting Youth Sports Training

26.5M youth players. Millions of untapped backyards. One platform connecting them all. CageList is the Airbnb of batting cages—and we're just getting started.

Dad and son at batting cage

The Training Gap & Liability Problem

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Commercial Scarcity

Only 1 facility per 50,000 youth players. Families drive 30+ minutes for training.

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High Cost Barrier

$30-50/hour at commercial facilities. Backyard cages sit unused 90% of the time.

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Liability Fear

Homeowners terrified of lawsuits. Backyard cages classified as 'attractive nuisances.' Insurance was unavailable—until now.

The Solution: Insurance + Marketplace

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Insurance

$300-500/year liability coverage removes the #1 barrier to host adoption. Market was blocked; now it's unlocked.

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Marketplace

Players find local cages. Hosts monetize backyards. One-click booking with secure payments.

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Community

Repeat customers build relationships. Network effects drive growth. Repeat usage = recurring revenue.

Why This Works: The Dad's Journey

Player discovering cages on app

As a Player

This dad found a local cage 2 miles from his home through CageList. Instead of driving 30 minutes to an expensive commercial facility, he and his son now train every Saturday morning. They're repeat customers, building a habit and relationship with the host.

  • ✅ Convenience: 2-mile commute vs 30-minute drive
  • ✅ Affordability: $15/hour vs $50/hour
  • ✅ Community: Personal relationship with host
Dad showing earnings from hosting

As a Host

When this dad moved to a new house with space, he built a batting cage. Now he lists it on CageList and earns $5,400+ monthly in passive income. His cage is booked 15+ hours per week by players just like his former self.

  • ✅ Revenue: $5,400+/month passive income
  • ✅ Utilization: 15+ hours/week booked
  • ✅ Scale: One cage, thousands in annual revenue

Real Traction: Proof of Product-Market Fit

100+

Legitimate transactions processed

15,000+

Facebook community members (organic)

96%

Host satisfaction rating

35%

Monthly growth (no paid marketing)

Market Opportunity

Youth Baseball Players

26.5M

in the US

Youth Sports Market

$57B

annual spending

Backyard Cages

Millions

untapped potential

Five Revenue Streams = $449K+ Year 1

Year 1 Revenue

$96K

10% host + 10% player fees

How It Works

Core P2P marketplace with transaction fees from both hosts and players. Proven unit economics with 100+ transactions.

TOTAL YEAR 1 REVENUE

$449K+

With clear path to $2M+ ARR by Year 2

The Ask: $1M to Dominate

SEED ROUND

$1M

To scale from 2,500 to 5,000+ listings, hire core team, and achieve $449K+ Year 1 revenue.

Investment Terms

  • ✓ SAFE or Series A Preferred Stock
  • ✓ Post-money valuation: $5-6M
  • ✓ 20% discount on Series A
  • ✓ 1 board seat for lead investor

FUND ALLOCATION

Marketing$500K
Product Development$300K
Operations & Team$150K
Legal & Insurance$50K

EXIT OPPORTUNITIES (3-5 YEARS)

$50-100M

Acquisition by Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy Sports, Rawlings

$100-500M

Acquisition by Airbnb, Booking.com, or similar platforms

IPO

As category leader in youth sports training marketplace

Ready to Disrupt Youth Sports?

Join us in building the Airbnb of batting cages. We're looking for investors who believe in market disruption and network effects.