DrainTalent
DrainTalent Company BV (Netherlands, founded 2020) develops and sells patented circular soil management systems that combine vacuum drainage and subsurface irrigation for sports pitches, serving professional football clubs and amateur sports facilities across Europe and international markets, and is majority-owned by SIS Pitches following a 2025 acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersBeek, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DrainTalent does
DrainTalent Company BV (Beek, Netherlands; founded 2020) develops and sells circular soil management systems for natural and hybrid sports pitches, anchored on a patented vacuum drainage and subsurface irrigation architecture that operates through a single bidirectional pipe network installed at 30-40 cm depth with ~1.4 m spacing, connected to a central machine unit. The portfolio comprises DrainTalent Pro (stadium installations with indoor technical-room placement), DrainTalent Sport (training/amateur pitches where one unit can serve two fields), and the SIS Heat Dynamic electric undersoil heating system (stainless steel grid with zone control, 60-70% more efficient than traditional hydronic systems). Performance is claimed at up to 150 m³/hour vacuum extraction, up to 600 playing hours/year on natural grass, 35-100% lower water consumption, and up to €90,000/year in energy savings; the company's Research & Innovation Centre (with 11 test plots and independent third-party validation) underpins these claims.
The commercial model is hardware-centric: capital sales of machine units, pipe networks, and sensors, paired with professional services covering site assessment, soil composition analysis, drainage planning, installation, and aftercare under multi-year contracts. Customer segments are bifurcated — enterprise Eredivisie professional football clubs (FC Utrecht, FC Twente, Sparta Rotterdam, Go Ahead Eagles) on the high end, and amateur football clubs plus municipal sports facilities on the volume end. Go-to-market mixes direct enterprise field sales (regional sales managers for Benelux and international markets) with a channel partner network covering Germany, Canada, the UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the USA, Mexico, Africa/Middle East, and Asia/Australia; outreach is content-led via technical case studies and brochures with demo/consultation booking through the website.
In 2025, SIS Pitches (a global leader in sports field construction and maintenance) acquired a majority stake, integrating DrainTalent's IP with SIS Pitches' worldwide distribution while the company retains operational independence. Validated deployments include EU co-funded projects (FC Utrecht stadium Galgenwaard), flagship stadium installations (Sparta Rotterdam's Het Kasteel, FC Twente's De Grolsch Veste), and grassroots references (RKSV 't Peeske, DVVA, V.V. Irnsum). The current leadership team combines engineering, agronomy, and innovation marketing disciplines, including a Chief Innovation Officer and a Managing Director appointed in 2025.
DrainTalent firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DrainTalent
- Legal name
- DrainTalent Company BV
- Website
- https://draintalent.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- DrainTalent Company BV (Netherlands, founded 2020) develops and sells patented circular soil management systems that combine vacuum drainage and subsurface irrigation for sports pitches, serving professional football clubs and amateur sports facilities across Europe and international markets, and is majority-owned by SIS Pitches following a 2025 acquisition.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DrainTalent industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sports pitch soil management infrastructure
- NAICS
- Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)
- SIC
- Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- French Drains & Yard Drainage Systems (Install/Clean/Repair) (HSAIAKAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Underground Downspout Drain Lines (Installation, Cleaning & Repair) (HSAIAKAG), Pipes, Tubing & Conveyance Infrastructure (Mainlines, Laterals, Hoses) (AFAAACAG), Gutter Repair, Resealing & Reattachment (Leaks, Sagging, Pitch Correction) (HSAIAKAD), Gutters, Downspouts & Drainage (Install/Repair) (HSAPAKAG)
Keywords
Where DrainTalent is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Beek
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
DrainTalent business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- DrainTalent System Sales: Sale of DrainTalent circular soil management system units. Single unit can control 1-2 sports pitches. Includes hardware (machine unit, pipe network, sensors) and installation services.
- SIS Heat Dynamic System Sales: Sale of electric pitch heating systems. Stainless steel grid installation with zone control capabilities for stadiums and elite sports venues.
- Professional Services: Consulting, site assessment, soil composition analysis, drainage planning, installation, and aftercare services for system implementation.
- Research & Validation Services: Independent validation studies at Research & Innovation Centre. Testing new innovations before market entry.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | DrainTalent Sport - Amateur/Grassroots |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | DrainTalent Pro - Professional/Stadium |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | SIS Heat Dynamic - Electric Pitch Heating |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
DrainTalent product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DrainTalent designs, manufactures, and installs an active circular soil management system for sports pitches that combines vacuum drainage, subsurface irrigation, and oxygen replenishment in a single bidirectional pipe network, controlled via a smart dashboard and app. The portfolio is extended by the SIS Heat Dynamic electric undersoil heating system with zone control for stadiums and elite venues. Offerings are delivered as engineered hardware plus professional services (site assessment, custom design, installation, and aftercare) under multi-year contracts.
Product overview
DrainTalent offers two integrated soil management systems for sports pitches: DrainTalent (core circular soil management system for active vacuum drainage and subsurface irrigation) and SIS Heat Dynamic (electric undersoil heating). These systems are available in variants: DrainTalent Pro for professional stadium installations and DrainTalent Sport for training complexes and amateur clubs. Both systems can operate independently or together to provide complete moisture and temperature control. The combined offering was expanded after SIS Pitches acquired a majority stake in 2025.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DrainTalent: Circular soil management system featuring active vacuum drainage, subsurface irrigation, and real-time moisture monitoring for sports pitches.
- SIS Heat Dynamic
Products and services
- DrainTalent circular soil management system Active circular soil management system for sports pitches that uses vacuum drainage to extract excess water and positive pressure / capillarity to irrigate the rootzone from below, with oxygen replenishment and 24/7 smart-dashboard control. Sold with site assessment, custom design, installation, and aftercare services to professional and amateur sports venues.
- SIS Heat Dynamic electric undersoil heating system 100% electric undersoil heating system using a stainless-steel grid installed directly in the rootzone to deliver instant, uniform heat with zone-by-zone control. Reduces energy consumption by 60–70% compared with traditional hydronic systems and integrates with DrainTalent moisture control for full pitch condition management. Targeted at stadiums and elite sports venues.
- DrainTalent Pro (professional / stadium variant) Professional-grade version of the DrainTalent system engineered for elite stadium installations, with the central machine unit housed indoors in a technical room and customised layout to suit stadium architecture and shaded zones. First deployed at Sparta Rotterdam's Het Kasteel, where the natural grass pitch ranked 3rd in the VVCS Field Competition.
- DrainTalent Sport (amateur / training variant) Variant of the DrainTalent system designed for training complexes and amateur/municipal sports facilities. A single unit can manage up to two pitches simultaneously, making it cost-effective for clubs with multiple fields. Deployed at sites such as FC Utrecht's training ground and grassroots clubs in Beek and Amsterdam.
- Professional services (site assessment, soil analysis, drainage planning, installation, and aftercare) Consulting and delivery services covering site assessment, soil composition analysis, drainage planning, custom system design, installation, and aftercare support, sold as part of the DrainTalent and SIS Heat Dynamic deployments. Also includes independent validation studies at DrainTalent's Research & Innovation Centre before new innovations reach market.
Quantifiable outcome
- 67% reduction in fossil fuel consumption
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use DrainTalent
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
DrainTalent technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
DrainTalent partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- GRASHOBBER GMBH & CO. KGcoreRegional distribution partner for Germany. Located at Andreasweg 7, D-72401 Haigerloch. Contact: Heiko Remmel (+49 7474 / 918635). Handles sales and support for German market.
- TurfTalentscoreRegional distribution partner for Canada. Contact: Arno Harmsen (+1613 601 1384, [email protected]). Handles sales and support for Canadian market.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DrainTalent competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- FieldTurf (Tarkett Sports): Global leader in artificial turf for sports fields, owned by Tarkett. Represents the most significant alternative investment for clubs considering DrainTalent's natural-turf solution.
- CCGrass: World's largest artificial turf manufacturer serving sports and landscaping applications. Competes with DrainTalent's natural-turf value proposition for stadium and training facility investments.
- Sport Group (AstroTurf): Global sports surface group whose brands include AstroTurf and Poligras. Direct SIS Pitches competitor, making them a structural rival to the DrainTalent+SIS Pitches combined entity.
- Hunter Industries (Hunter Golf & Sports): Major irrigation equipment manufacturer with dedicated sports and golf applications. Could develop or acquire competing active moisture management technology for sports fields.
- Polytan (Regupol Group): German manufacturer of sports surfaces including synthetic turf, athletics tracks, and elastic layers. Competes indirectly with DrainTalent as the dominant alternative to natural-turf pitch management systems.
Regional players
- Limonta Sport: Italian manufacturer of natural and synthetic turf systems for football stadiums. Regional peer serving Southern European football clubs with comparable pitch construction and maintenance offerings.
Emerging players
- Hydretain: US-based company that produces soil moisture management chemistry to reduce irrigation needs. Offers an alternative water-saving approach for sports turf that competes for the same climate-driven budget allocations.
- Ta Panta Sports Solutions: European provider of sports facility construction and maintenance services. Niche competitor in the same Dutch/European market for stadium pitch solutions.
Direct peers
- SGL (Stadium Grow Lighting): Netherlands-based company providing grow lighting and hybrid turf technology for elite sports stadiums. Highly comparable Dutch peer serving the same professional football club customers with adjacent pitch performance technology.
- SubAir Systems: US-based provider of active vacuum and aeration systems for sports fields and golf courses. Closest direct competitor to DrainTalent's vacuum drainage and active moisture control technology for natural turf stadiums.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DrainTalent social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DrainTalent leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
DrainTalent funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DrainTalent M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DrainTalent
What does DrainTalent do?
DrainTalent designs, manufactures, and installs an active circular soil management system for sports pitches that combines vacuum drainage, subsurface irrigation, and oxygen replenishment in a single bidirectional pipe network, controlled via a smart dashboard and app. The portfolio is extended by the SIS Heat Dynamic electric undersoil heating system with zone control for stadiums and elite venues. Offerings are delivered as engineered hardware plus professional services (site assessment, custom design, installation, and aftercare) under multi-year contracts.
Is DrainTalent a public or private company?
DrainTalent is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was DrainTalent founded?
DrainTalent was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is DrainTalent based?
DrainTalent is headquartered in Beek, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does DrainTalent make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. DrainTalent System Sales are the primary driver. The others are SIS Heat Dynamic System Sales, professional Services and research & Validation Services.
Who are DrainTalent's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are FieldTurf (Tarkett Sports), CCGrass, Sport Group (AstroTurf), Hunter Industries (Hunter Golf & Sports) and Polytan (Regupol Group). Limonta Sport is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are Hydretain and Ta Panta Sports Solutions. Direct peers are SGL (Stadium Grow Lighting) and SubAir Systems.
Does DrainTalent have an API?
No public API is recorded for DrainTalent.
What industry is DrainTalent in?
DrainTalent's product category is Sports pitch soil management infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAIAKAH, French Drains & Yard Drainage Systems (Install/Clean/Repair), with a secondary code of HSAIAKAG, Underground Downspout Drain Lines (Installation, Cleaning & Repair). Its NAICS code is 23822 and its SIC code is 1623.