Sport Clube Beira-Mar

What Sport Clube Beira-Mar does

Sport Clube Beira-Mar is a Portuguese multi-sport club headquartered in Aveiro, founded on the transition from December 31, 1921 to January 1, 1922, with over 100 years of operating history. The club operates across 13+ sports disciplines including football (senior team, B team, academy), futsal, athletics (including a newly launched High Performance team), basketball, boxing, martial arts (jiu jitsu, judo, karate, kickboxing), billiards, paintball, squash, and chess. It serves the Aveiro regional community through tiered membership subscriptions (Socio Clube €2.50/month, Socio Efetivo €7.50/month, Socio Cativo €12.50/month), matchday ticket sales at Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, sponsorship from local and regional businesses, and commemorative merchandise (the "EIA AVANTE! 100 Anos" Almanaque). The club is governed as an associação desportiva under Portuguese law, with an elected Direction, General Assembly, and Fiscal Council; President Nuno Quintaneiro Martins leads the current 2024–2027 term.

The club's core technology platform is Smartfan, a third-party SaaS used for membership subscriptions, ticketing, and fan engagement; the club has no proprietary AI, API, or developer-facing technology stack. The football academy holds a 4-star FPF Certified Training Entity rating (5th consecutive year), women's football holds a 3-star rating (first autonomous), and futsal holds a 2-star rating (4th consecutive) — collectively enabling national-level youth competition participation. Distribution is hybrid: physical access through stadium and training pavilions, supplemented by the Smartfan self-serve digital channel, official website (beiramar.pt), and active social media presence. Partnerships include the Município de Aveiro (primary municipal backer), FPF (regulator), Universidade de Aveiro, FC Porto (futsal youth), and a roster of local corporate sponsors.

Revenue mechanics span four streams: recurring membership subscriptions, recurring sponsorship contracts, one-time matchday ticket sales, and one-time merchandise sales. Average match attendance is approximately 3,000 spectators, with 16,000+ total attendance across 13 home matches in the referenced season. The club is privately held with no parent company, no external investor ownership identified, and no disclosed revenue figures — though financial reports are publicly posted on the website. An Extraordinary General Assembly is scheduled for July 17, 2026 to discuss formation of a Sports Society (Sociedade Desportiva) for football, which would represent a structural shift from the pure association model toward a potentially investment-attractive vehicle.

Name

Sport Clube Beira-Mar

Legal name

Sport Clube Beira-Mar

Website

https://beiramar.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sport Clube Beira-Mar is a 100+ year-old Portuguese multi-sport club in Aveiro offering 13+ disciplines including football, futsal, and athletics, serving the regional community via tiered memberships, local sponsorships, and matchday revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Sport Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAMAB

Team Sports Matches (Club & National)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Live Sports Events

SECONDARYMPAKABAD

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

Keywords

• Multi-sport club
• Football association
• Sports membership
• Youth football academy
• Amateur athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Aveiro

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Monthly subscription fees from three-tier membership structure (Clube, Efetivo, Cativo) with age-based discounts and special campaigns for seasonal access to games
2. Sponsorship and partnerships: Revenue from corporate sponsors including Município de Aveiro, OLI, Hospital da Luz, and other local businesses that support the club's various sports sections
3. Matchday revenue: Ticket sales for football matches at Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, with special pricing for members and free entry for under-16s
4. Almanaque sales: Sale of commemorative publications such as the 100-year anniversary almanaque at €30 for members and €35 for non-members, plus shipping fees

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sport Clube Beira-Mar is a Portuguese multi-sport association that operates competitive football (senior team in Campeonato de Portugal Série B, a reserve B team, and an FPF-certified youth academy), futsal, athletics including a High Performance unit, and over ten additional sporting disciplines (basketball, billiards, boxing, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, kickboxing, paintball, squash, chess). It sells three tiers of individual memberships (Socio Clube, Socio Efetivo, Socio Cativo), matchday tickets, and commemorative merchandise, and is funded by local corporate sponsors and member subscriptions.

Product overview

Sport Clube Beira-Mar is an eclectic Portuguese sports club headquartered in Aveiro, founded on December 31, 1921 / January 1, 1922. The club offers a diverse portfolio of sports and services organized into core competitive offerings (Football with Equipa Principal, Equipa B, and Academy; Futsal; Athletics including Runners Beira-Mar; plus Basketball, Billiards, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, Paintball, Squash, and Chess), membership programs with three tiers (Socio Clube, Socio Efetivo, Socio Cativo), merchandise (the commemorative Almanac 'EIA AVANTE! 100 Anos'), and community engagement initiatives including a volunteer program. The club leverages the Smartfan platform for member ticketing and quota management. The football academy holds 4-star certification from the Portuguese Football Federation, women's football holds 3-star certification, and futsal holds 2-star certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academia de Futebol: Football Academy of SC Beira-Mar with 4-star FPF certification, training youth players from various age groups
• Runners Beira-Mar
• Academia

Products and services

• Membership Programs (Sócio Clube, Sócio Efetivo, Sócio Cativo)
• Senior Football Team (Equipa Principal)
• Reserve Football Team (Equipa B)
• Football Academy (Academia)
• Futsal Section
• Athletics Section
• Runners Beira-Mar
• Almanaque 'EIA AVANTE!' 100 Anos

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 consecutive years of 4-star Football Academy certification from FPF
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Município de AveirocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Aveiro is the primary municipal partner supporting the club's operations, stadium access, and community sports programs. Provides institutional backing and local government resources.
• AIDA-CCI (Associação Industrial e Comercial)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership celebrating AIDA's 40th anniversary with 'Jogo das Empresas' event, bringing local businesses to football matches and strengthening community-corporate ties.
• Federação Portuguesa de Futebol (FPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational football federation providing academy certifications, competition frameworks, and regulatory oversight for football and futsal operations.
• Universidade de AveirominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership through Hugo Rodrigues (Vogais da Direção SC Beira-Mar) serving as Pro-Reitor, connecting academic and sports communities.
• FC PortominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint training sessions between FC Porto and SC Beira-Mar futsal youth teams, providing competitive development opportunities and knowledge sharing.
• SmartfancoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital ticketing and membership management platform enabling fan engagement, ticket sales, and membership subscriptions for the club.
• OLIminorOthersLocal Aveiro-based company sponsoring the club as part of their local business support and community investment.
• Hospital da LuzminorOthersHealthcare provider sponsoring the club as part of local corporate social responsibility and health-focused community initiatives.
• IrbalminorOthersLocal business partner sponsoring the sports club as part of Aveiro business community support.
• Macro MakersminorOthersDigital agency responsible for website development and maintenance, also sponsoring the club.
• EdicópiaminorOthersPrinting and publishing company sponsoring the club and providing printing services.
• Aveiro Com PaixãominorOthersLocal tourism and commerce association supporting the club as part of Aveiro's promotional ecosystem.
• JovagrominorOthersAgricultural business from Aveiro region sponsoring the club as part of local business community.
• Associação de Futebol de Aveiro (AFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional football association organizing district competitions and facilitating certification ceremonies for formation entities.
• IPDJ (Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment body supporting 'BEIRA-MAR NO FEMININO' project through 'Desporto para Todos' program for women's football development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gil Vicente FC: Portuguese football club from Barcelos that has oscillated between Liga Portugal tiers. Comparable as a regional Portuguese club with similar scale and Sponsorship / member revenue mix.
• CD Nacional: Madeiran multi-sport club offering football plus other modalities. Directly comparable as a regional multi-sport Portuguese club competing in the national football pyramid.
• Vitória SC: One of Portugal's oldest multi-sport clubs, based in Guimarães, with football, futsal, athletics, and many other sections. Comparable as a centennial Portuguese multi-sport club with deep community roots and a similar membership-driven model.
• Moreirense FC: Portuguese football club from Moreira de Cónegos that has competed across multiple tiers. Comparable as a smaller Portuguese club with similar operational scale and revenue profile.
• FC Arouca: Portuguese football club from Arouca that has moved between the Campeonato de Portugal and the Primeira/Segunda Liga. Comparable as a smaller regional Portuguese club with a similar promotional trajectory.
• CD Tondela: Regional Portuguese football club from Tondela operating in the top professional tiers with comparable regional sponsorship base. Comparable as a smaller-region Portuguese club monetizing matchday and local sponsorship.
• Boavista FC: Portuguese multi-sport club from Porto with football and other sections operating with similar association governance. Comparable as a multi-sport Portuguese club with national-tier football operations.
• Académico de Viseu FC: Regional Portuguese football club from Viseu that has competed in the Campeonato de Portugal/Liga 3 tier. Comparable as a regional Portuguese club with similar on-field tier and sponsorship-driven economics.
• Leixões SC: Portuguese multi-sport club based in Matosinhos with a long football history and several other sports sections. Comparable as a multi-sport Portuguese club navigating the lower professional tiers with similar membership and sponsorship economics.
• CS Marítimo: Historic Madeiran multi-sport club operating football alongside other sports sections, with similar reliance on regional identity and member/supporter base. Comparable as a multi-discipline Portuguese club with broad sporting operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scbeiramar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scbeiramar
• Instagraminstagram.com/scbeiramar
• Facebookfacebook.com/scbeiramar

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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