Competition
Why we win
The market is fragmented with generic solutions. We're the only platform purpose-built for community sports fundraising.
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Differentiation
Our competitive advantages
Four key moats that create sustainable differentiation.
Compliance-First
Built from the ground up around UK gambling regulations. Others bolt on compliance as an afterthought.
vs. Alternatives: Generic raffle platforms require manual compliance work
Vertical Focus
Purpose-built for sports clubs and charities. We understand their unique needs deeply.
vs. Alternatives: Horizontal platforms treat all organisations the same
Full Automation
End-to-end automation from entry to prize fulfillment. Zero manual intervention required.
vs. Alternatives: Competitors require significant manual processing
Community Network
Hosts benefit from cross-promotion and shared learnings within our ecosystem.
vs. Alternatives: Standalone solutions offer no network effects
Landscape
The competitive landscape
How different player types approach this market.
Generic Raffle Platforms
Raffall, Galabid, 32auctions
Their Weakness
No compliance automation, no sports focus, limited customization
Our Advantage
Purpose-built compliance engine and vertical focus
Lottery Companies
Your Club Lottery, Local Lotto
Their Weakness
Outdated tech, poor UX, limited engagement tools
Our Advantage
Modern platform, mobile-first, full marketing toolkit
DIY / Manual
Paper tickets, spreadsheets
Their Weakness
Time-consuming, compliance risk, no scalability
Our Advantage
End-to-end automation, guaranteed compliance
Defensibility
Building lasting moats
- Deep integration with sports governing bodies and compliance frameworks
- Network effects as more hosts create better prize pools and cross-promotion
- Data advantage from thousands of draws informing product optimization
- Brand trust built through years of successful, compliant operations
- Switching costs from workflow integration and historical data
Meet the Team
Founder-led. Built to scale.
Play Fund Win is led by experienced operators with a track record across sport, charity and fundraising technology.
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Dean Lynn
Founder of Play Fund Win. Built the platform from the ground up — launching in 2020 and growing it into the largest fundraising provider for Premier League clubs by 2022. Now leading European expansion with a lean, AI-augmented operating model.
Largest fundraising provider for Premier League clubs (by 2022)
Partnerships with Man City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Crystal Palace
Now leading European expansion strategy
5+ years scaling fundraising tech from launch (2020)
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Steve Lightfoot
Co-Founder of Play Fund Win. Brings deep commercial leadership across sport, fundraising and partnerships — driving the platform's growth into Premier League foundations, elite clubs and live event partners. Leads commercial strategy, key account growth and European market entry.
Deep commercial leadership across sport, fundraising & partnerships
Drives growth into Premier League foundations and elite clubs
Leads key account growth and partner relationships
Heading European market entry & commercial strategy
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