Connect Through Sports with Budd

Budd is a sports matchmaking and social media platform built for college students. Whether you’re looking for a casual game or serious competition, Budd makes it easy to find pickup matches, teammates, clubs, and events on your campus. With personalized player-matching, community-driven clubs, and a dynamic social feed, Budd helps you stay active, meet new people, and build lasting connections through sports.
Our Mission
At Budd, our mission is to empower and support students with a passion for sports. We aim to provide a platform that facilitates the discovery of local pickup games, partners, opponents, clubs, and events, catering to the diverse athletic interests of students on campus. By fostering a community focused on mutual support, encouragement, and shared achievements, we strive to create a positive and motivating environment for all students seeking to stay active and meet new people in their college sports scene.
Together, we are committed to helping students surpass their limits, achieve remarkable milestones, and make lasting connections through their shared love for sports.
Our Team
Meet our founders
We are three passionate students dedicated to enhancing the college sports experience. With a deep understanding of the diverse athletic interests of students on campus, we are here to guide and support you in making meaningful connections and staying active in your college sports scene.



Marin Ollivier
Founder and student at ESCP Business School
Angelo Freese-Binder
Founder and student at UCLA
Arthur Janneau-Houllier
Founder and student at Sciences Po/UC Berkeley