FC Internationale Berlin

What FC Internationale Berlin does

FC Internationale Berlin 1980 e.V. is a Berlin-based, member-owned non-profit amateur football club (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1980, operating from its Inter Arena at Vorarlberger Damm 38 in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district. The club runs men's, women's, unified, seniors (Ü30-Ü60), and an extensive youth program organized across 30+ youth teams serving roughly 700 young people, alongside adult competitive teams playing at Berlin-Liga through Landesliga levels. The technical stack is non-proprietary: a club-branded mobile app (Inter App) for member communication, Veo-Cam video equipment for game analysis, a website (inter-berlin.de) using Google Maps/Recaptcha/Web Fonts/Analytics, and a Padlet platform introduced in 2026 for project visibility.

The business model blends five recurring and project-based revenue streams: tiered membership dues (€144-€324/year depending on category, plus a one-time €20 registration fee), commercial sponsorships (outfitter Runamics/HAKRO, beverage partner Voelkel, eco-electricity provider EWS Schönau), event revenue (e.g., the Olaf Ramthun Cup youth tournament), merchandise sales through an online Fan Shop, and external project grants from the DFB, Berlin Senate (e.g., Queeres Leben in den Bezirken fördern), and other civic initiatives. Distribution is entirely direct: members enroll via website, attend Probetraining (trial training), and are recruited through word-of-mouth and school partnerships with four named Berlin schools.

The club differentiates itself primarily through values-based positioning — anti-racism (NO RACISM on jerseys), sustainability (first German amateur club with ZNU Nachhaltigkeitszertifikat), integration (Integrationsstützpunkt status since 2007), queer diversity (FLINTA programming, LSVD partnership), and participatory governance (Democracy, Youth, and Climate Captains programs). It has won over fifteen awards since 2006 including five Sterne des Sports, the Sepp-Herberger-Preis 2009, Klimaschutzpartner 2023, PSD Zukunftspreis 2023, DNP 2025, and the Berliner Pokal 2025/26. Governance is exercised through an elected board (Chairman Jannic since April 2026, board member Ivonne, Honorary Chairman Gerd Thomas) and a newly established Satzung- und Wertekommission; the club is not privately held, does not raise external capital, and has no subsidiaries or M&A activity.

Name

FC Internationale Berlin

Legal name

FC Internationale Berlin 1980 e.V.

Website

https://inter-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FC Internationale Berlin 1980 e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit amateur football club with over 1,000 members, 30+ youth teams, and men's, women's, senior, and FLINTA squads, distinguished by sustainability certification, anti-racism stance, and civic-engagement programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKACAG

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYEDALAIAB

Club Sports Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

SECONDARYHSADAEAF

Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Community sports membership
• Youth football programs
• Inclusive sports programs
• Sustainable sports club

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from over 1,000 members across various categories including active, passive, youth, and social membership tiers.
2. Fan Shop Sales: Merchandise sales including jerseys and club merchandise through the online shop and physical fan shop.
3. Sponsorship: Partnership arrangements with equipment suppliers (Runamics/HAKRO), beverage partners (Voelkel), sustainable energy providers (EWS Schönau), and other commercial partners who provide financial or in-kind support.
4. Event Revenue: Income from tournaments and events including the Olaf Ramthun Cup youth football tournament.
5. Project Funding: External project funding from initiatives such as Climate Captains (DFB-supported), Democracy Captains, Queer Diversity in Sport project (Senatsverwaltung), and other civic engagement programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FC Internationale Berlin 1980 e.V. operates as a non-profit amateur football club offering organized football training, competitive league play, and youth development across men's, women's, unified, senior, and youth teams. The club delivers football participation services through active and passive memberships, trial training (Probetraining), holiday football camps (Feriencamps), an early-childhood program (Inter Strolche), and supplementary member services including Veo-Cam video analysis, physiotherapy, and an Inter mobile app. Beyond sports, the club runs civic-engagement programs (Democracy Captains, Youth Captains, Climate Captains, Queere Vielfalt im Sport) and a community discussion forum (Club Voltaire).

Product overview

FC Internationale Berlin 1980 e.V. operates as a multi-faceted football club with a unified platform approach combining sports programs, membership services, and community engagement. The core offering consists of football teams spanning men's, women's, unified, seniors, and youth categories. Supporting services include active and passive membership programs with benefits (Veo-Cam video analysis, cargo bike rental, E-bus access), trial training, holiday camps, physiotherapy, and a mobile app. The club has expanded its portfolio with civic engagement programs including Democracy Captains, Youth Captains, and Climate Captains, plus community initiatives like Club Voltaire and Queere Vielfalt. Digital offerings include the Inter App, online fanshop, and Padlet for project visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Active Membership (Aktives Mitgliedschaft) Annual membership for individuals who actively participate in club training and matches, with benefits including Veo-Cam access for game recording, cargo bike rental, and E-bus usage.
• Passive Membership (Passives Mitgliedschaft) Annual membership for individuals who want to financially support and engage with the club without active participation in games or training.
• Trial Training (Probetraining) Free trial training sessions coordinated with team coaches, allowing prospective members to experience the club before committing to membership.
• Holiday Football Camps (Feriencamps) Holiday football camps for children during school breaks, organized by the club.
• Inter Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android that keeps members informed and connected, with team communications and engagement tools.
• Fan Shop (Inter-Berl.in Shop) Online shop selling club merchandise including jerseys and accessories.
• Club Voltaire Monthly gathering since 2016 for club seniors and interested parties to discuss societal, cultural, political, and ecological topics beyond football.
• Physiotherapy (Sportphysiotherapie) Physiotherapy services offered to team members and players for injury prevention and recovery.
• Veo-Cam Recording and Analysis Video recording and analysis service using Veo-Cam technology, available free of charge for teams to review and improve performance.
• Inter Strolche (Early Childhood Football) Early childhood football program for pre-school children not yet participating in official game operations.
• Queere Vielfalt im Sport Project Initiative to strengthen queer visibility and participation through workshops and a FLINTA tournament, funded by the 'Queeres Leben in den Bezirken fördern' initiative.
• Democracy Captains Workshop series on democracy and co-determination for members aged 16-30 ahead of Berlin state elections, with €4,500 project budget allocation.
• Youth Captains Program working with randomly selected children and youth aged 10-18 on their wishes for INTER's future, promoting participation and co-determination.
• Climate Captains DFB-funded project training sustainability ambassadors from the club to make democratic, cross-generational decisions about FC Internationale budgets.
• Ehrenamt Mittendrin (Volunteer Program) 2023-2024 project with four events focused on strengthening board members, coaches, and parental involvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 113 goals scored, 30 conceded in 2025/26 season - nearly 4 goals per game average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Runamics/HAKROcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment/outfitter partnership described as 'the most innovative outfitter partnership in German mass sports.' Provides apparel and equipment for club members.
• VoelkelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for beverages, providing refreshments for events and club activities.
• NochMall/BSRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership related to sustainability and waste reduction initiatives with Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR).
• EWS SchönaucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEco-electricity provider partnership offering discounted green electricity tariffs to club members as a member benefit.
• ZNU (Zentrum für Nachhaltige Unternehmensführung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for Sustainable Business Management. Provided sustainability certification to FC Internationale as first German amateur football club to achieve ZNU certification.
• Common GoalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal football sustainability initiative. FC Internationale is a member, committing to social and environmental responsibility.
• Champions ohne GrenzenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative for football without borders, promoting integration and inclusion in football.
• myclimateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate protection organization. Partner for carbon footprint measurement and climate action.
• Kick In - Beratungsstelle für Inklusion im FußballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsultation center for inclusion in football. Supports club's diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Bündnis gegen AntisemitismusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance against anti-Semitism. Supports club's anti-discrimination stance.
• Fossil Free DeclarationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate action initiative committed to fossil fuel divestment.
• LSVD (Lesben- und Schwulenverband Deutschland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman LGBTQ+ association. Provides expertise for queer diversity workshops and FLINTA tournament project.
• Initiative Purple SpacesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative for LGBTQ+ visibility in sports spaces. Supports awareness workshops.
• Bezirkssportbund Tempelhof-SchönebergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal district sports association organizing joint demonstration for sports facility improvements.
• Barbarossa GrundschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership network for youth recruitment and community engagement.
• Friedenauer GemeinschaftsschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership network for youth recruitment and community engagement.
• Hugo-Gaudig-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership network for youth recruitment and community engagement.
• Schule am BerlinickeplatzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnership network for youth recruitment and community engagement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FSV Spandauer Kickers: Berlin football club explicitly referenced as FC Internationale's Berliner Pokal final opponent in 2025/26. Operates in the same Berlin amateur league and cup systems with comparable team structures.
• BFC Preussen: Berlin amateur football club with community-based operating model and similar reliance on local district membership base and volunteer governance.
• Berliner SC: Berlin amateur football club with full-age-group offerings from youth through seniors. Comparable operating model with membership dues, community recruitment, and local league participation.
• SV Stern Britz: Berlin amateur football club operating in the same district-based ecosystem with comparable community-led recruitment and recreational plus competitive team offerings.
• FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin: Berlin football club with deep amateur roots and comparable community focus. Operates similar youth-to-senior team structures and competes in overlapping Berlin amateur league tiers.
• SV Tasmania Berlin: Berlin-based amateur football club operating in the same metropolitan amateur league system as FC Internationale. Comparable in scale, community-anchored model, and reliance on volunteer-driven operations and local member recruitment.
• SV Lichtenberg 47: Established Berlin amateur football club with broad age-group coverage and community integration programs. Directly comparable in scope of youth, women's, and senior team offerings.

Broad incumbents

• FC St. Pauli: Hamburg-based football club widely recognized for a values-driven identity built around anti-racism, social inclusion, and fan-led governance. Highly comparable brand-positioning model even though it operates at a substantially larger professional scale.
• Hertha BSC: Berlin's most established professional football club and the dominant incumbent in the city's football market. Provides benchmark for how community-rooted Berlin clubs can scale, though FC Internationale operates at a fundamentally smaller scale.
• 1. FC Union Berlin: Berlin's flagship professional football club that itself originated as an amateur, community-rooted club in the eastern districts. Now a Bundesliga club, it represents the broader Berlin football ecosystem in which FC Internationale operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYGE6Gt30hhH466N3WZvMiQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCInterBerlin1980
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/fc-internationale-berlin-1980-e-v
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcinternationaleberlin/?hl=de

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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