PluSport

What PluSport does

PluSport Behindertensport Schweiz is the officially recognized national umbrella organization (Dachverband) for disability sports in Switzerland, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Volketswil. Operating under a federal performance mandate (Leistungsauftrag) from the Swiss Federal Office of Social Insurance (BSV) and in strategic partnership with Swiss Paralympic, Swiss Olympic, and Swiss Athletics, PluSport coordinates disability sports across Switzerland through a network of member sport clubs and cantonal associations. The organization serves children, youth, and adults with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities, alongside inclusive participation by people without disabilities, delivering programs at every level from grassroots recreation (Breitensport) through youth development (Nachwuchsförderung) to elite international competition (Spitzensport), including Paralympic pathways for Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026.

PluSport's core product set comprises more than 100 annual sports camps, a network of affiliated sport clubs offering discipline-specific programs (para-alpine skiing, para-cycling, para-swimming, para-athletics, para-judo, para-climbing, parabadminton), home- and school-based delivery channels (PluSport@home, PluSport@school), and inclusion-support services (Inclusion Coaching, PluSport Science research platform, ambassador program). The PluSport-App, launched in 2024, provides mobile coordination for guides and helpers at camps and events, supported by a centralized member database. Annual flagship events include PluSport-Tag (64th edition in 2026, drawing over 1,000 athletes plus 450 volunteers and 20+ federations) and World Cup competitions in para-alpine skiing, para-snowboarding, and para-cycling. Supporting services include education and certification (Aus- und Weiterbildung across polysport, swimming, winter sports, and travel & camps), the +Punkt magazine, and an e-commerce shop.

The business model is a multi-stream non-profit association revenue structure: federal performance mandate funding from BSV, individual and club membership fees, donations and patron memberships, corporate sponsorships (including ~10 named foundations plus Decathlon), event and camp participation fees, and merchandise sales. PluSport holds ZEWO certification for responsible donation handling and operates multilingual digital infrastructure (website, social media across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, newsletter) for member acquisition and engagement. Recent strategic moves include the 2024 app launch, expansion into home- and school-based channels, and new partnerships with Decathlon, Fondation Entre-Lacs, and municipal partners, alongside ongoing investment in Paralympic elite pathways.

Name

PluSport

Legal name

PluSport Behindertensport Schweiz

Website

https://plusport.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PluSport is Switzerland's national disability sports federation, founded in 1960, delivering 100+ annual sports camps, training, and Paralympic pathways through member clubs, partners, and federal mandate from the BSV.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Sports Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Disability sports programs
• Adaptive sports training
• Inclusive sports federation
• Sports camps Switzerland
• Para-athlete development

Headquarters

HQ city

Volketswil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Active and passive membership fees from individuals and member clubs (sport clubs, cantonal associations, collective members)
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual donations, patron memberships, and corporate sponsorships including CSR partnerships and advertising
3. Sport Camp and Event Fees: Fees from sports camps, training programs, and various sport events
4. Government Support: Performance mandate with the Federal Office of Social Insurance (BSV) providing federal funding
5. E-commerce and Publications: Online shop sales and printed materials sales including sport camp programs and legacy brochures

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PluSport is Switzerland's national disability sports federation (Dachverband) providing inclusive sports camps, training, and competitive programs for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. The organization delivers over 100 sports camps annually, manages a network of member sport clubs and cantonal associations, and runs youth and elite athlete development pathways culminating in Paralympic-level competition. It also offers inclusion consulting, certified coach training, school and home-based programs, a mobile coordination app, and an online merchandise shop.

Product overview

PluSport is Switzerland's national disability sports federation serving as the central competence center for sports, disability, and inclusion since 1960. The organization operates a comprehensive portfolio of programs including sports camps (over 100 annually), sports clubs, PluSport@home and PluSport@school programs, elite sports development pathways (Nachwuchsförderung Breitensport and Spitzensport), and athlete support services. Core products include competitive sports programs in disciplines like para-alpine skiing, para-cycling, para-swimming, para-athletics, para-judo, para-climbing, and parabadminton. PluSport organizes flagship events including the annual PluSport-Tag (64th edition in 2026 with 1,000+ participants), the never walk alone marathon program, Cybathlon participation, and World Cup events in skiing and snowboarding. Supporting services encompass inclusion coaching, PluSport Science research platform, an ambassador program, education and training (polysport, swimming, winter sports), a mobile app for guide matching, and an Extranet portal for members. The organization also publishes the +Punkt magazine and maintains an online shop. All offerings are designed for children, youth, and adults with various disabilities alongside participants without disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PluSport@home: Home-based sports programs for people with disabilities
• PluSport@school
• never walk alone
• Dance4all
• Inclusion Coaching
• PluSport Science
• +Punkt Magazine

Products and services

• Sportcamps (Sports Camps)
• PluSport@home
• PluSport@school
• Nachwuchsfoerderung Breitensport (Mass-Sports Youth Development) Youth development program for mass sports (Breitensport) including sports consulting, development training, winter sports, trend sports, and football movement for children and youth with disabilities.
• Nachwuchsfoerderung Spitzensport (Elite-Sports Youth Development) Elite sports youth development pathway using the FTEM framework (Foundation-Talent-Elite-Mastery) to prepare young athletes with disabilities for competitive para-sport.
• Spitzensport-Sportarten (Elite Sports Disciplines) Elite competitive disciplines program covering para-alpine skiing, para-cycling, para-swimming, para-athletics, para-judo, para-climbing, and parabadminton for athletes with disabilities.
• Paralympics Program Program supporting athletes with disabilities on their pathway to Paralympic participation, covering Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
• Inclusion Coaching Consulting service offered by PluSport that helps external organizations integrate inclusive sports practices and accessibility into their operations.
• Aus- und Weiterbildung (Education and Training) Certified education and continuing-training programs for coaches, leaders, and volunteers in disability sports, covering polysport, swimming, winter sports, and travel & camps courses.
• PluSport-App Mobile application for camp leaders, helpers, and volunteers to coordinate sports activities, find guides, and manage sport camps and courses.
• Guides gesucht - gebucht (Guide Matching Service) Service that matches participants with disabilities needing support with available trained guides for sports activities and camps.
• PluSport Individual Membership (Active and Passive) Annual individual membership (active or passive) that supports PluSport's disability sports mission and grants access to community and activities.
• PluSport Online Shop E-commerce storefront selling PluSport-branded merchandise, sports equipment, and publications to support the organization's funding.
• +Punkt Magazin Official PluSport magazine featuring news, athlete stories, and organizational updates distributed to members and supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 athletes participated in the 64th PluSport-Tag event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swiss ParalympiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation for Paralympic sports, official partner for elite athlete development and competition representation
• Swiss OlympiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial member federation providing access to Olympic sports ecosystem and club management resources
• Swiss AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for inclusion of Para-athletics in national athletics championships
• SUVA (Swiss Accident Insurance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing advice and network connections for prosthetic equipment for athletes with amputations
• Fondation Entre-LacsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration during Tour de Romandie for inclusive cycling promotion, with young people from the foundation participating in challenges at each stage city
• Rotary Club YverdonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the football tournament in Yverdon, with commitment to continue collaboration for at least two more years
• City of YverdonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal support for local football tournament organized with member club PluSport Yverdon
• Tour de Romandie OrganizersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for inclusive cycling promotion during the professional race event
• Swiss Federal Office of Social Insurance (BSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal mandate holder with performance agreement for disability sports development in Switzerland

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Insos Switzerland: Swiss umbrella association for institutions serving people with disabilities; not a sport federation but a thematic peer that connects disability-service providers, including some that collaborate on inclusive sports programming.
• Procap Switzerland: Largest Swiss self-advocacy organization for people with disabilities; overlaps in advocacy and member services for the same population but does not directly operate sports programs.
• Cybathlon (ETH Zürich): ETH-organized international competition for assistive technology pilots with disabilities, which PluSport actively supports; adjacent rather than competitive, sharing the same athlete pool and visibility benefits in the disability sports ecosystem.

Regional players

• Deutscher Behindertensportverband (DBS): German national federation for disability sports, structurally and functionally analogous to PluSport; offers sport camps, elite athlete pathways, and Paralympic preparation, but serves Germany rather than Switzerland.
• Activity Alliance (UK): English disability sport umbrella organization focused on inclusion and participation; comparable mission of improving disabled people's access to sport, but operates in the UK market.
• Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA): U.S. national organization delivering adaptive sports programs, camps, and Paralympic pathways; comparable in mission and program structure to PluSport but operating in North America.
• Disability Sport Australia: Australian peak body for disability sport, providing sport development, camps, and competition pathways for athletes with disabilities—mirrors PluSport's federation model in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Special Olympics Switzerland: Swiss national federation for athletes with intellectual disabilities, providing sports training, competitions, and inclusive programs—directly overlapping with PluSport's grassroots camp and competition offerings in the same Swiss market.
• Swiss Paralympic: National Paralympic federation for Switzerland; while a partner of PluSport, it directly competes for elite athlete representation, Paralympic program funding, and donor mindshare within the same disability-sport niche.

Broad incumbents

• Swiss Olympic: Umbrella organization for Swiss Olympic sports, of which PluSport is a member federation. Operates broadly across all sports in Switzerland and offers overlapping club-management and federation-support services but is not specialized in disability sport.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/plusportschweiz
• Facebookfacebook.com/PLUSPORTBehindertensportSchweiz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/12561997
• Instagraminstagram.com/plusportschweiz

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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