THE PRE-SEED DECK.
$1M on a post-money SAFE. $10M cap, 20% discount. Terms, cap table, investor FAQs and the full deck — all in one place.
3X3 SOCCER PRE-SEED DECK (PDF)
12 slides · format, market, model, financials, terms, cap table
THE TERMS
Instrument
Standard Y Combinator post-money SAFE, no board seat required.
Round size
Target raise for the Chicago launch season and six-city buildout.
Valuation cap
Pre-traction pricing ahead of the 2027 pilot season.
Discount
Applied against the next priced round, cap or discount, whichever favors the investor.
Minimum check
Smaller allocations considered for strategic and operator angels.
Pro-rata rights
Side-letter pro-rata rights for checks at or above $100K.
Use of proceeds
40% league operations, 25% marketing and content, 20% technology and IP.
Close
First close on commitments; allocations confirmed in order received.
POST PRE-SEED
Founder — Rene Lamah
70.0%Employee option pool
10.0%Pre-seed SAFE investors (at cap)
10.0%Advisors & early contributors
5.0%Reserved for franchise partners
5.0%Illustrative and fully diluted, assuming the full $1M converts at the $10M cap. Final ownership depends on round size and conversion terms. Nothing here is an offer to sell securities.
REQUEST THE DATA ROOM
Financial model, SAFE document and franchise pipeline for qualified investors.
Or email Rene Lamah directly →QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
What exactly am I investing in?
3x3 Soccer, the league entity that owns the format, rules, Strike Zone IP and all league-level media and sponsorship rights. Franchisees operate teams; the league retains the intellectual property.
Why a SAFE instead of a priced round?
A SAFE keeps legal cost and time low at pre-seed and lets the round close on a rolling basis. Investors convert at the $10M cap or a 20% discount to the next priced round, whichever is better for them.
What does the $1M actually unlock?
The Chicago 2027 launch season: venue and officiating operations, the short-form content engine, the technology and data stack, and the first franchise sales motion across six target cities.
What are the closest comparables?
BIG3, 3ICE, LOVB and the Premier Lacrosse League each built new-format leagues to $100M+ valuations within roughly five years. 3x3 Soccer applies the same playbook to the world's largest sport.
How does the league make money?
Franchise fees, sponsorship tiers, media and short-form content, ticketing and events, plus format licensing to international and grassroots operators.
What are the main risks?
Execution risk on the first live season, franchise sales pace, and competition for attention in short-form sports content. All projections on this site and in the deck are planning targets, not guarantees.
Is there a minimum holding period?
SAFEs convert on a qualifying priced round, acquisition or dissolution. There is no secondary market, so treat this as an illiquid, long-horizon position.
How do I get the full data room?
Request the deck below or email Rene Lamah directly. Qualified investors receive the financial model, the SAFE document and the franchise pipeline.
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