Rote Raben Vilsbiburg

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Rote Raben Vilsbiburg is a German women's volleyball club in Lower Bavaria that operates a Bundesliga-level senior team and a residential youth academy (Volleyball Akademie Bayern), earning revenue from tickets, memberships, regional sponsorships, merchandise, and donations.

Company typePrivate
Founded2001
HeadquartersVilsbiburg, Germany
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Rote Raben Vilsbiburg does

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg is a professional German women's volleyball club headquartered in Vilsbiburg, Lower Bavaria, founded in 2001. The organization operates through three legal entities: Rote Raben Bundesligabetriebs GmbH (the professional Bundesliga operating company), Rote Raben Vilsbiburg e.V. (the registered membership association), and Volleyball Akademie Bayern gGmbH (the youth academy subsidiary, jointly trustee-backed by the e.V., the GmbH, and the Bruckmayer family). The core product is the first women's volleyball team, which won the Sparda 2. Liga Pro championship in the 2025/26 season with 26 wins from 28 matches and earned promotion back to the 1. Volleyball-Bundesliga after a voluntary two-year absence.

The club's offering extends well beyond the senior team into a vertically integrated volleyball ecosystem. Volleyball Akademie Bayern runs a residential Nachwuchsinternat that combines elite coaching with schooling, feeding a pipeline of U12 through U20 age-group teams (22 current players) into the senior squad, with three homegrown players promoted for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The annual Rote Raben Flottweg Camp, running for 24 years, draws approximately 140 girls aged 11-18 each summer. Operational facilities include the Ballsporthalle Vilsbiburg (peak attendance around 1,500) for Sparda 2. Liga Pro and Bundesliga matches, beach courts, and dedicated offices for each entity.

Revenue is generated through five streams: match-day ticket sales via an online portal, club membership dues, corporate sponsorship (Flottweg, Dräxlmaier, VW Ostermaier, Sparkasse Landshut, VR Bank Isar-Vils, and 15+ supporting regional sponsors), merchandise sales through the Fanshop, and donation-based crowdfunding (Nachwuchsakademie campaign, target EUR 30,000). Marketing spans the roteraben.de website, Instagram and Facebook, email newsletter, regional TV (niederbayernTV), DYN volleyball streaming, and annual community events including the Beach City Cup. The company's official technology stack is conventional (Weimer & Paulus for web, WildCat Media for hosting, Intero for ticketing), with no proprietary digital products, mobile apps, or AI capabilities.

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Rote Raben Vilsbiburg
Legal name: Rote Raben Bundesligabetriebs GmbH
Website: https://roteraben.de
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2001
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Rote Raben Vilsbiburg is a German women's volleyball club in Lower Bavaria that operates a Bundesliga-level senior team and a residential youth academy (Volleyball Akademie Bayern), earning revenue from tickets, memberships, regional sponsorships, merchandise, and donations.
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Rote Raben Vilsbiburg industry classification

Industry

Product category: Professional Volleyball Club Services
NAICS: Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)
SIC: Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry: Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)
akta.pro secondary industries: Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

Professional volleyball club
Women's sports league
Youth volleyball academy
Sports training services
Club membership programs

Where Rote Raben Vilsbiburg is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Vilsbiburg
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

Ticket Sales: Home game attendance revenue from Sparda 2. Liga Pro matches at Ballsporthalle Vilsbiburg. Season tickets and single-game tickets sold through online portal.
Membership Dues: Club membership fees from Rote Raben Vilsbiburg e.V. members, including youth and adult players across multiple teams.
Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship from local and regional businesses including Flottweg, Dräxlmaier, VW Ostermaier, Sparkasse Landshut, VR Bank Isar-Vils, and numerous other regional companies.
Fan Shop Merchandise: Sales of club merchandise, fan articles, and signed items through the Fanshop.
Crowdfunding/Donations: Crowdfunding campaigns for youth academy support and development, with donations starting from 10 EUR. Spendenquittung (donation receipts) available for contributions above 300.01 EUR.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Pay-as-you-go	Crowdfunding donation starting from 10 EUR

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg operates a professional women's volleyball team that competes in the Sparda 2. Liga Pro (second tier of German women's volleyball), with home matches at the Ballsporthalle Vilsbiburg. The club also runs the Volleyball Akademie Bayern gGmbH youth development program, including a residential Nachwuchsinternat that combines athletic training with schooling for young female players aged U12 through U20, plus an annual summer training camp.

Product overview

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg is a German women's volleyball club offering a multi-tiered portfolio of products and services. The core offering is the professional women's volleyball team competing in Sparda 2. Liga Pro (now promoted to Bundesliga), complemented by the Volleyball Akademie Bayern youth development program that includes residential internat facilities. The club operates the annual Rote Raben Flottweg Camp for youth players, maintains age-group youth teams from U12 through U20, and provides membership, ticket sales, and fan merchandise services. A crowdfunding initiative supports the Nachwuchsakademie youth academy. The portfolio ranges from elite professional competition to grassroots youth development and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Sparda 2. Liga Pro: The second-tier professional women's volleyball league in Germany where the Rote Raben compete

Products and services

Professional Women's Volleyball Team (Sparda 2. Liga Pro) The first-team women's volleyball squad competing in the Sparda 2. Liga Pro (second-tier German women's volleyball league). Won the 2025/26 league championship with 26 wins from 28 matches, earning promotion back to the 1. Volleyball-Bundesliga. Home matches are played at Ballsporthalle Vilsbiburg in front of crowds of approximately 1,500 spectators.
Volleyball Akademie Bayern Youth Academy A youth development program operated under Volleyball Akademie Bayern gGmbH that combines athletic training, education, and personal support for talented young female volleyball players. Operated jointly by the club, the professional GmbH, and the Bruckmayer family as institutional trustees.
Raben-Nachwuchsinternat (Residential Youth Boarding Program) A residential facility for young volleyball talents providing accommodation, school connections, professional coaching, nutrition support, and medical care alongside athletic development. Headed by Klaus Herdl.
Rote Raben Flottweg Camp An annual summer volleyball training camp held at Ballsporthalle Vilsbiburg, offering young volleyball players aged 11-18 intensive coaching, professional training sessions, and beach volleyball activities over multiple days. Attracts approximately 140 participants annually and has run for 24 years.
Youth Volleyball Teams (U12-U20) Age-group competitive volleyball teams spanning U12 through U20 plus men's youth teams, participating in Bavarian and German championship tournaments at district, regional, and national levels. Includes senior teams: first Bundesliga squad, second team (3. Liga), third, fourth, and fifth teams.
Club Membership Program Membership in Rote Raben Vilsbiburg e.V. offering participation in club activities, voting rights at general assemblies, and support for the organization's volleyball programs and youth development initiatives. Covers recreational and competitive volleyball participation.
Match Tickets Admission tickets to home matches at Ballsporthalle Vilsbiburg, available through an online ticketing portal operated in partnership with Intero Operations & Service GmbH, and at the venue box office. Includes season tickets and single-game tickets.
Fan Shop Merchandise Official merchandise outlet offering club apparel, fan articles, signed jerseys, volleyballs, and other club memorabilia to supporters.

Companies that use Rote Raben Vilsbiburg

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Has API: No
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Rote Raben Vilsbiburg partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

FlottwegcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and namesake of Rote Raben Flottweg Camp. Flottweg SE is a German industrial machinery company. Provides significant financial sponsorship and camp naming rights. Multiple years of partnership.
DräxlmaiermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal automotive supplier company sponsoring the Rote Raben. Supports club as part of regional sports commitment.
VW OstermaiermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolkswagen dealership in the region, providing vehicle sponsorship and automotive-related support.
Sparkasse LandshutmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional savings bank and official partner. Three-season commitment announced in 2024. Provides financial services sponsorship and local banking relationship.
VR Bank Isar-Vils e.G.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional cooperative bank based in Vilsbiburg. Supports club with local banking and sponsorship relationship.
Druckerei SchmerbecksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal printing company providing printing services and marketing support.
GEFF SportsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment and apparel brand providing sponsorship support.
SehlhoffsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional company sponsor of the club.
KoslowsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional sponsor supporting club operations.
Reha LandshutsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRehabilitation center providing physiotherapy and health-related support to athletes.
Physio JuViTasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPhysiotherapy provider for athlete rehabilitation and sports health services.
Stadt VilsbiburgcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal government of Vilsbiburg as key local partner and supporter. Provides city backing and community integration.
Landkreis LandshutcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCounty government supporting club as regional sports institution.
Bayerischer Volleyball-VerbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBavarian Volleyball Association - governing body partnership for league participation, youth development, and referee training.
Deutscher Volleyball-VerbandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Volleyball Association - national governing body for league system, national team coordination, and DVV Cup participation.
Volleyball BundesligacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman professional volleyball league organization. Manages Sparda 2. Liga Pro and 1. Bundesliga operations.
MikasasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial volleyball equipment supplier providing game balls and sports equipment.
DYNsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDYN Sports media partner for volleyball broadcast and streaming coverage.
LVMsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company sponsor providing risk management and insurance services.
Weimer & Paulus GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMarketing and communications agency providing website design and development services. Website developer.
WildCat Media ServicesupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider for roteraben.de and crowdfunding platform.
Intero Operations & Service GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party ticket processing company handling online ticket orders. Data shared for ticket fulfillment.
Delta GruppesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional company sponsor.
One SolarsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSolar energy company sponsor.
NetzschsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial technology company sponsor.
Hohenthanner SchlossbrauereisupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery sponsor.
niederbayernTVsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional television station covering Lower Bavaria news and sports.
Allfinanz Deutsche Vermögensberatung (Markus Eiglstorfer)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial advisory sponsor providing jersey sponsorship for youth teams.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

SC Potsdam: Bundesliga women's volleyball club with multi-sport club structure. Comparable in elite women's volleyball competition and operational model.
BayerVolleys Leverkusen: Direct Sparda 2. Liga Pro opponent in the 2025/26 season and the team against which Rote Raben played its championship-clinching match. Directly comparable in women's volleyball league tier and competitive intensity.
VfL Oythe: Direct Sparda 2. Liga Pro opponent finishing 3rd in the 2025/26 season. Comparable as women's volleyball club at the same league tier.
TV Planegg-Krailling: Direct Sparda 2. Liga Pro opponent from the same Bavarian region. Comparable as 2nd-tier women's volleyball competitor with similar regional scope.
MTV Allianz Stuttgart: Historic Bundesliga women's volleyball powerhouse. Directly comparable in top-tier German women's volleyball competition and sponsorship scale.
Ladies in Black Aachen: Bundesliga women's volleyball club with similar professional structure. Directly comparable as a competing Bundesliga women's volleyball organization with established commercial partnerships.
Schweriner SC: One of the most successful clubs in German women's volleyball with multiple Bundesliga championships. Directly comparable as a Bundesliga-level women's volleyball organization with elite competition pedigree.
VC Wiesbaden: Bundesliga women's volleyball competitor. Directly comparable in top-flight women's volleyball competition and operational structure.
NawaRo Straubing: Direct competitor in Sparda 2. Liga Pro 2025/26 and Bavarian women's volleyball rival; finished 2nd in the same league table behind Rote Raben. Directly comparable in league tier, regional market, and women's volleyball competition.

Broad incumbents

Dresdner SC: Historic German multi-sport club with a women's volleyball Bundesliga program. Comparable as a broader sports organization operating top-tier women's volleyball, but with a wider portfolio beyond volleyball.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Rote Raben Vilsbiburg financial estimates

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Rote Raben Vilsbiburg leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Rote Raben Vilsbiburg

What does Rote Raben Vilsbiburg do?

Is Rote Raben Vilsbiburg a public or private company?

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was Rote Raben Vilsbiburg founded?

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Rote Raben Vilsbiburg based?

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg is headquartered in Vilsbiburg, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does Rote Raben Vilsbiburg make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are membership Dues, sponsorship, fan Shop Merchandise and crowdfunding/Donations.

Who are Rote Raben Vilsbiburg's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are SC Potsdam, BayerVolleys Leverkusen, VfL Oythe, TV Planegg-Krailling, MTV Allianz Stuttgart, Ladies in Black Aachen, Schweriner SC, VC Wiesbaden and NawaRo Straubing. Dresdner SC is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Rote Raben Vilsbiburg have an API?

No public API is recorded for Rote Raben Vilsbiburg.

What industry is Rote Raben Vilsbiburg in?

Rote Raben Vilsbiburg's product category is Professional Volleyball Club Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAAAL, Volleyball Leagues, with a secondary code of MPAKACAF, Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues). Its NAICS code is 711211 and its SIC code is 7997.