What AVP Inc. does

AVP Inc. operates the Association of Volleyball Professionals, the premier professional beach volleyball league in the United States, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The company runs a tiered product ecosystem anchored by the AVP League (a team-based professional competition with city franchises including LA Launch, Brooklyn Blaze, Miami Mayhem, and Dallas Dream), the Heritage Tournament Series (flagship individual events at Huntington Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Laguna Beach), a national slate of Contender events, and development tiers (AVP Next for emerging pros with a minimum $8,000 purse, AVP America for grassroots competition, and AVP Juniors for athletes 12U–18U). AVP serves three primary constituencies: professional beach volleyball athletes (including 2024 Paris Olympians and multi-time champions), junior and amateur players moving through the developmental pipeline, and fans attending live events or consuming broadcast coverage.

AVP's business model is event-driven and multi-streamed. Revenue is generated through live event ticketing (tickets.avp.com), broadcast and media-rights licensing (multi-year deals with CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, The CW Network, and ESPN app streaming covering 40+ hours of live content annually in 2026), sponsorship and partnership fees (including Waterloo Sparkling Water as exclusive sparkling-water partner and Wilson as a featured equipment partner), official merchandise sales (avpapparel.shop), and a recurring membership program (members.avp.com). Prize purses scale with event tier: Heritage Majors such as Manhattan Beach offer $150,000 per gender, Huntington Beach offers $75,000 per gender, and Contender events offer $10,000 per gender.

The operating footprint spans 10 U.S. states in 2026 with a small corporate team of 11–50 employees, led by Commissioner and COO Robert Corvino, and a secondary office in Irvine, California. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across owned ticketing, e-commerce, and membership properties, supplemented by national linear and streaming broadcast partners and a network of regional AVP America partner organizations. In May 2026 AVP acquired the AVP America grassroots program to consolidate the player-development pipeline under direct ownership. The company trades publicly on the OTC pink market under ticker AVPI.

Name

AVP Inc.

Legal name

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball/AOS Group LP

Website

https://avp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AVP Inc. operates the premier U.S. professional beach volleyball league, founded in 1983, running city-franchise pro competition, Heritage Majors, Contender events, and a youth-to-pro development pipeline for athletes, fans, and broadcast sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports League Operations

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Professional beach volleyball
• Sports league events
• Volleyball tournaments
• Athlete competition
• Volleyball event broadcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event ticketing and live attendance: AVP generates revenue through ticket sales for professional beach volleyball events across the U.S., including League Weeks, Heritage Major tournaments, Contender events, and AVP Next tournaments.
2. Broadcasting and media rights: Multi-year broadcast partnerships with CBS Sports and The CW Network deliver 40+ hours of live coverage annually. Year two partnerships include CBS, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, and The CW Network, with ESPN streaming for CW broadcasts.
3. Merchandise sales: AVP operates an official merchandise storefront (avpapparel.shop) selling branded apparel and volleyball-related merchandise.
4. Membership programs: AVP offers membership programs at members.avp.com providing exclusive discounts, access to AVP Pros, and other member benefits.
5. Sponsorships and partnerships: AVP secures sponsorship revenue through naming rights, presenting sponsorships, official partner designations, and exclusive product partnerships (e.g., Waterloo Sparkling Water as Official Sparkling Water Partner).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AVP Inc. produces, markets, and distributes professional beach volleyball events in the United States, including the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. It operates a tiered event ecosystem spanning the team-based AVP League (city franchises such as LA Launch, Brooklyn Blaze, Miami Mayhem, and Dallas Dream), the Heritage Tournament Series at iconic beach venues, AVP Contender events, the AVP Next development pipeline, AVP Juniors youth program, and the AVP America grassroots network, complemented by national broadcast distribution, ticketing, membership subscriptions, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

AVP Inc. operates a multi-tiered beach volleyball ecosystem comprising the AVP League (professional team-based competition), the Heritage Tournament Series (premier individual championships), AVP America (grassroots amateur events), AVP Next (emerging athlete development events with $8,000+ prize purses), and AVP Juniors (youth development program with national and regional championships). The organization also offers membership subscriptions, official merchandise, live streaming video content, and event ticketing services. The product architecture centers on the professional league and tournaments as the core offerings, supplemented by development pathways (AVP Next, Juniors), revenue-generating services (membership, merchandise, ticketing), and content distribution (streaming video).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVP League: The professional beach volleyball league featuring team-based competition with city franchises.
• AVP Heritage Major
• AVP Contender Event
• AVP Next
• AVP America
• AVP Juniors

Products and services

• AVP League The premier professional beach volleyball league featuring team-based competition with city franchises such as LA Launch, Brooklyn Blaze, Miami Mayhem, and Dallas Dream, sold to fans via tickets, broadcast access, and memberships.
• Heritage Tournament Series Premier individual/pair championship tournaments at iconic beach volleyball venues including the Huntington Beach Open, Manhattan Beach Open, and Laguna Beach Open, offering top prize purses and broadcast exposure.
• AVP America Grassroots and amateur beach volleyball program providing competitive opportunities across the nation with regional events and tournaments for players of all skill levels, sold as participation-based events.
• AVP Next Highly competitive events for up-and-coming athletes with a minimum prize purse of $8,000, designed to build a stronger national pipeline to the professional level.
• AVP Juniors Youth volleyball program featuring 5-star and 4-star events, Junior Nationals (West Coast and East Coast Championships), Regional Championships, and the AVP Juniors Invitational for athletes in age divisions 12U-18U.
• AVP Membership Subscription membership program sold to fans offering exclusive discounts, access to AVP Pros, and other member benefits through members.avp.com.
• AVP Merchandise Store Official direct-to-consumer e-commerce store (avpapparel.shop) selling AVP-branded apparel, accessories, and volleyball-related merchandise to fans.
• Event Ticketing Online ticketing platform (tickets.avp.com) selling primary and secondary market tickets for all AVP League Weeks, Heritage Majors, Contender Events, and AVP Juniors tournaments.
• National Broadcast Distribution Multi-year broadcast distribution delivering 40+ hours of live AVP coverage annually across CBS Sports, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, The CW Network, and ESPN app streaming platforms.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waterloo Sparkling WatercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 March 2026Two-year partnership naming Waterloo Sparkling Water as the Exclusive Official Sparkling Water Partner for the 2026 season, covering the AVP League, Heritage Tournament Series, and AVP America events nationwide.
• CBS SportscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-year broadcast partnership (Year Two) delivering live coverage across CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Paramount+ platforms. 2026 season features key matches and championship coverage throughout the summer.
• The CW NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-year broadcast partnership (Year Two) delivering live AVP professional beach volleyball throughout the summer from premier venues across the country. CW broadcasts also stream within the ESPN app for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers.
• ESPNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAVP events airing on The CW Network later in the summer of 2026 will also stream live within the ESPN app for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers, expanding digital access for fans nationwide.
• Operation SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAVP announced Operation Smile as the Exclusive Official Non-Profit Partner, a partnership expected to align the sport with humanitarian efforts.
• Beach JuiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Beach Juice announced as a sponsor/partner relationship for the 2026 season.
• ATXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATX is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Contender Event in Austin, Texas.
• SSOVA (South Shore Volleyball Academy)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSSOVA is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Contender Event in South Florida at Anna Maria Island (Coquina Beach), FL.
• TVAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTVA is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Contender Event in Virginia Beach, VA.
• VollisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVollis is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Contender Event - Midwest Open in Edwardsville, IL.
• 805 BeachminorGTM or Marketing Partner805 Beach is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Contender Event in Santa Barbara, CA.
• LetsGOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLetsGO is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Contender Event - Mother Lode in Aspen, CO.
• WilsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWilson is featured as an official sponsor/partner, with Wilson advertising displayed on the AVP website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Premier Lacrosse League: U.S. professional sports league with similar profile: niche sport, multi-city tour format, national media rights deal (ESPN), and league-operated franchise structure. Provides the most directly comparable operating and broadcast economics model for a U.S.-based niche league.
• National Lacrosse League: Established U.S. professional sports league operating on a similar small-niche, multi-city event-tour model with national broadcast distribution. Relevant comparable for league economics, sponsorship packaging, and franchise-based monetization at AVP's scale.
• BIG3 Basketball League: U.S. professional basketball league featuring team-based competition, marquee athlete talent, and tour-style event distribution. Closely comparable to AVP in terms of league structure, event-driven economics, and reliance on national broadcast partners for visibility.
• Major League Rugby: U.S. professional rugby league with city-based franchises and national broadcast ambitions. Comparable to AVP as another small-market U.S. league chasing national media rights, sponsorship scale, and fan-base growth beyond its core audience.
• Volleyball World (FIVB Beach Pro Tour): International federation-run beach volleyball tour featuring the same elite athletes that compete on AVP. Operates the global circuit and is the primary alternative employer of AVP's star players, making it the closest functional competitor for both athlete talent and international broadcast rights.

Others

• USA Volleyball: National governing body for volleyball in the United States, including beach volleyball. Not a commercial peer, but the federation that ultimately controls Olympic team selection and the broader pipeline AVP draws athletes from, making it a structurally important adjacent player.

Emerging players

• Pro Volleyball Federation: U.S. professional indoor women's volleyball league that, while indoor rather than beach, competes for the same U.S. volleyball fan base, sponsorship budgets, and broadcast slots. Useful comparable for volleyball-specific sponsorship dynamics in the U.S.
• Athletes Unlimited Volleyball (Beach): U.S. beach volleyball league using a rotating-player, points-based model rather than city franchises. Direct competitor for U.S. pro beach volleyball talent, broadcast rights, and sponsor dollars, though structurally smaller than AVP's city-franchise format.
• Major League Volleyball: U.S. professional indoor volleyball league launched in 2024. Not a direct competitor to AVP's beach product, but competes for volleyball sponsorship dollars, media attention, and the broader U.S. volleyball fan economy.

Broad incumbents

• United Soccer League (USL): Larger U.S. second-division professional soccer ecosystem with multi-tier league structure similar to AVP's AVP Juniors / AVP Next / AVP League pyramid. Useful comparable for tiered league architecture and youth-to-pro pipeline economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/avpbeach
• Instagraminstagram.com/17841400580534240
• Xx.com/avpbeach
• Facebookfacebook.com/avpbeach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avp-pro-beach-volleyball-tour

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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