SidelineSwap
500 GlobalFranklin Square, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
SidelineSwap is an online marketplace where athletes buy and sell new and used sports gear, with buyer protection, direct seller messaging, flexible payouts, and returns. It also offers local trade-in options through partner retail stores such as Dick's Sporting Goods.
Founders & leadership
SidelineSwap was founded in 2012 by Brendan Candon.
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$17.5M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2015–2023
▶$3.4MraisedMay 2023 · 4 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$3.4MraisedMay 2023 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James KaufmanDirector
- Donald StalterDirector
- Brendan CandonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.6M
- Amount sold
- $3.4M
- First sale
- Apr 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.9MraisedNov 2022 · 23 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$3.9MraisedNov 2022 · 23 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James KaufmanDirector
- Donald StalterDirector
- Brendan CandonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.9M
- Amount sold
- $3.9M
- First sale
- Nov 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.6MraisedNov 2019 · 20 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$6.6MraisedNov 2019 · 20 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James KaufmanDirector
- Ludwig EnsthalerDirector
- Brendan CandonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $9.1M
- Amount sold
- $6.6M
- First sale
- Apr 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.9MraisedSep 2017 · 13 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.9MraisedSep 2017 · 13 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brendan CandonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.9M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- First sale
- Sep 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.7MraisedMar 2017 · 35 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.7MraisedMar 2017 · 35 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brendan CandonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.7M
- Amount sold
- $1.7M
- First sale
- Sep 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
by search overlapNike17754 shared keywordsNike sells athletic footwear, apparel, and related sportswear products through its online store. The company markets seasonal collections such as back-to-school lines to consumers.
Poshmark, Inc.16229 shared keywordsPoshmark is a fashion resale marketplace that enables individuals to buy and sell secondhand clothing and accessories through a mobile-first platform. The company operates a community-driven commerce model focused on sustainable fashion across the U.S. and Canada.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SidelineSwap do?
- SidelineSwap is an online marketplace where athletes buy and sell new and used sports gear, with buyer protection, direct seller messaging, flexible payouts, and returns. It also offers local trade-in options through partner retail stores such as Dick's Sporting Goods.
- Who founded SidelineSwap?
- SidelineSwap was founded by Brendan Candon in 2012.
- Who are SidelineSwap's investors?
- SidelineSwap's investors include 500 Global, RiverPark Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures, The Players' Impact, Capital GmbH Co. KG, Global Founders Capital.
- How much funding has SidelineSwap raised?
- SidelineSwap has disclosed $17.5M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is SidelineSwap headquartered?
- SidelineSwap is headquartered in Franklin Square, US.



