Vindico Sport

What Vindico Sport does

Vindico Sport GmbH is a German manufacturer of outdoor sports equipment, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Aalen-Ebnat with its registered office in Westhausen. The company designs and builds equipment across football goals, player cabins, athletics equipment, ball and beach sports installations, padel and soccer courts, outdoor fitness and calisthenics systems, and supporting construction elements. Core technology is built around aluminum welding and a portfolio of patented and utility-model-protected components, including a recessed ground frame, the safety ground socket and its upgraded safety PRO version, and the proprietary Lock-in modular calisthenics system. The product line carries an unusually broad certification stack, including TÜV NORD, TÜV GS, World Athletics, DIN EN 16630, DIN EN 1176, DIN 15312, DIN 748, ISO 9001, and KLIMAWIN, which qualifies the equipment for public tenders and federation-sanctioned venues.

Vindico's customer base spans three tiers: municipalities and amateur sports clubs at the long-tail end, professional German football clubs in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga at the premium end, and institutional clients including the DFB (German Football Association) and flagship venues such as Olympiastadion München. Notable reference projects include the European Athletics Championships at Olympiastadion München in 2022 and the DFB Campus Frankfurt, the national training and performance center of the German Football Association.

The business model combines one-off equipment sales with recurring service revenue. In Germany the company sells directly through three regional sales representatives; outside Germany it operates through exclusive distribution partnerships covering more than 25 European countries. After-sale monetization includes installation, repair, annual TÜV inspection, and an 8-year warranty on equipment, creating a service annuity on the installed base. Management is led by Klaus Attenberger (Managing Director, Accounting) and Michael Starz (Managing Director, Sales), supported by a team of approximately 11–50 employees covering sales, design, IT, and operations.

Name

Vindico Sport

Legal name

Vindico Sport GmbH

Website

https://vindico-sport.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vindico Sport GmbH is a German manufacturer of outdoor sports equipment including football goals, athletics equipment, padel courts, and calisthenics systems, serving municipalities, sports clubs, and professional venues including Bundesliga clubs and the DFB across more than 25 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Goals, Nets & Field Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail (CRAMABAE), Physical Education & Athletics Equipment (Gym, Sports Gear, Scoreboards) (EDAEAIAG), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI)

Keywords

• Sports equipment manufacturing
• Football goals
• Athletics equipment
• Outdoor fitness systems
• Sports facility infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Westhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sports Equipment Sales: One-time sales of sports equipment including football goals, player cabins, ball catchers, athletics equipment, soccer courts, outdoor fitness, etc. Products include various sizes and configurations for different sports and facilities.
2. Professional Services (Installation): Assembly and installation services for sports equipment. The company offers Aufbauservice (assembly service) as evidenced by news articles showing installation at customer sites.
3. Sports Field Inspection Services: Sportplatzprüfung (sports field inspection) services - annual inspection of sports facilities and equipment for safety compliance (Verkehrssicherungspflicht).
4. Repair Services: Reparaturservice (repair service) for damaged sports equipment - welding repairs, refurbishment of goals.
5. Custom Manufacturing: Sonderanfertigungen (custom manufacturing) for specialized sports equipment requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vindico Sport manufactures outdoor sports equipment made in Germany, including football goals, player cabins/benches, athletics equipment (running, jumping, throwing), ball-sports goals (handball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, etc.), beach sports equipment, soccer and padel courts, outdoor fitness and calisthenics systems, and construction elements for sports fields. The company complements manufacturing with installation services, repair services, and annual sports field inspection (Sportplatzprüfung). Products are TÜV NORD and World Athletics certified and backed by an 8-year warranty on selected aluminum profile products.

Product overview

Vindico Sport GmbH is a German sports equipment manufacturer founded in 2016, based in Aalen-Ebnat, offering a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor sports equipment. The product range centers on football/soccer goals (Wettkampftore, Trainingstore, Jugendtore, Bolzplatztore, Rohrgittertore, Minitore), player benches/cabins (Basic, Pro, Royal, Strong, Double, League models), and sports field infrastructure. Core offerings include athletics equipment (running, jumping, throwing disciplines), ball sports equipment (handball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis, and more), beach sports installations, Soccer/Padel Courts (Omnistadium, Simple Line, Pro Line, Hard Line, and Padel Courts), outdoor fitness/calisthenics systems (Workout Small/Medium/Large, Calisthenics League and Parks, Slackline), shoe cleaning stations, construction elements for artificial turf and synthetic surfaces, and disability sports/inclusion equipment. Key innovations include the patented 'vertiefter Bodenrahmen' (recessed ground frame) and 'safety' ground sockets with elastic heads. Products are certified by TÜV NORD and World Athletics, manufactured in Germany with 100% quality control, and backed by an 8-year warranty on selected aluminum profile products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Football Goals (Fußballtore) Comprehensive range of football goals — competition, training, youth, multi-use, tube-grid, mini, and international goals — with anti-tip security systems, goal nets, net hooks, and accessories. Manufactured from aluminum in Germany, TÜV-certified, with the patented recessed ground frame option. For municipalities, clubs, and professional football organizations.
• Player Cabins / Benches (Spielerkabinen) Player benches and cabins in multiple models — Basic, Pro, Royal, Strong, Double, League, and mobile Pro — for sports facilities, including mobile player benches and custom builds. For stadiums, training grounds, and arenas.
• Sports Field Equipment (Sportplatz Ausstattung) Ball catching systems, barriers, player tunnels, maintenance equipment, marking wagons, corner flags, goal transport carts, training accessories, greenkeeper equipment, and ground sleeves for sports field infrastructure. For municipalities, clubs, and stadium operators.
• Athletics Equipment (Leichtathletik) Complete athletics equipment including running track edges, hurdles, long/triple jump equipment, jump pit covers, high jump, pole vault, safety covers, shot put, discus, hammer throw, javelin, protective nets, and accessories. World Athletics certified for competition use. For stadiums, athletics clubs, schools, and national federations.
• Ball Sports Equipment (Ballsport) Goals and equipment for handball, futsal, hockey, basketball, netball, tennis/pickleball, volleyball, badminton, fistball, American football, baseball, rugby, and table tennis. For sports clubs, schools, and recreational facilities.
• Beach Sports Equipment (Beachsport) Beach sports equipment including beach volleyball, beach soccer, beach handball, beach badminton, and beach tennis, with sleeves, accessories, and border solutions for elevated and recessed installations. For beach sports facilities, resorts, and municipalities.
• Soccer / Padel Courts Multi-purpose sports fields and courts including Omnistadium, Simple Line, Pro Line, Hard Line band fields, Fast Play and Arena Play mini-fields, Panna Field cages, Soccer Ei small fields, and Padel Courts in Series A and B. For municipalities, schools, and private operators.
• Shoe Cleaning Stations (Schuhwaschanlagen) Shoe and boot cleaning stations in types A, B, C, D, and SC, including special solutions and accessories for sports facilities. For stadiums, sports clubs, and artificial turf fields.
• Outdoor Fitness and Calisthenics Systems (Outdoor / Workout) Outdoor fitness and calisthenics equipment including Workout Small/Medium/Large, Power Wall types A/B/C, Calisthenics League and Parks, Slackline systems, outdoor fitness devices (Dr. Wolff Multi Trainer, Fitness Park Bench, Back Trainer), and parkour elements. TÜV GS certified, compliant with DIN EN 16630:2015 and DIN EN 1176-1:2008. For municipalities, parks, schools, and public fitness installations.
• Construction Elements (Bauelemente) Construction elements including elastic curbs, sand traps, plastic surface finishing elements, artificial turf finishing elements and frames, cable shafts, channels, and tribune seat/step elements. For sports field construction firms and architects.
• Disability Sports / Inclusion Equipment (Behindertensport / Inklusion) Accessible sports equipment including wheelchair-accessible shot put and discus equipment designed for inclusive sports participation. For inclusive sports programs, schools, and adaptive athletics facilities.
• Custom Construction / Sonderbau Special construction and custom products including equipment boxes, impact protection walls, approach platforms, advertising banner holders, stage gratings, and aluminum custom builds tailored to specific customer requirements.
• Bodenhülse "safety" — Safety Ground Socket Patented safety ground socket with elastic head for football goals and corner flags. The elastic socket head eliminates injury risk for athletes when posts are removed and prevents damage to maintenance equipment during mowing. Utility model protected.
• Bodenhülse "safety PRO" — Advanced Ground Socket Enhanced ground socket for competition goals with internal plastic profiles that minimize friction, allowing competition goals to glide extremely smoothly in and out of the socket like a bearing bushing. Designed for professional-grade football goals.
• Pole Vault System "PRO" (Stabhochsprunganlage PRO) Competition-grade pole vault system with mechanical integrated brake preventing self-adjustment during jumps, internal cable guide and carriage, with horizontal and inclination adjustment capability. World Athletics certified. Debuted at ISTAF Indoor 2023 where Armand Duplantis set a new meeting record of 6.06m.
• Sports Field Inspection Service (Sportplatzprüfung) Annual inspection of sports facilities and equipment to verify safety compliance with German Verkehrssicherungspflicht (duty of care) obligations. For municipalities, sports clubs, and facility operators.
• Installation / Assembly Service (Aufbauservice) Professional assembly and installation service for Vindico sports equipment at customer sites, delivered by the company's own installation teams alongside direct product sales.
• Repair Service (Reparaturservice) Repair service for damaged sports equipment, including welding repairs and refurbishment of football goals. For existing customers and third-party equipment owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-year warranty on selected aluminum products exceeds standard 2-year legal warranty
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Socca FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Vindico Sport is official 'Partner' of the Socca World Cup. The International Football Federation organizes international small-sided football competitions for national and club teams in 5,6,7 and 8-a-side formats. VINDICO supplies goals for the SOCCA World Cup 2023.
• IAKS DeutschlandcoreOthersIAKS is an association of companies, municipalities, clubs and service providers that combine their efforts in sports facility planning. VINDICO Sport has been a member of IAKS since company founding in 2016. The partnership provides access to sports facility planning network and industry visibility.
• TURNBARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTURNBAR offers innovative fitness, calisthenics and parkour systems for private and public spaces. The partnership provides modular training systems using unique Templar profile posts with adjustable height elements for different sports.
• VelopAminorOthersExpert in bicycle parking, bicycle shelters, urban furniture, traffic and infrastructure, sports and recreation facilities. Partnership provides sustainable and appealing products for urban living spaces.
• SMG SportplatzmaschinenminorOthersSince 1975, SMG develops modern machines for laying plastic surfaces in the sports sector. Partnership provides access to artificial turf maintenance and carpet flooring expertise.
• thomsisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical planner and consultant in sports equipment construction. thomsis works with customers to develop products including design drawings in 2D/3D, and creates technical documentation for patent protection.
• SecuFenceminorOthersFence and barrier systems with innovative design for quick and uncomplicated use. Extends spatial and safety concepts for temporary or permanent installations.
• SMC2minorOthersSpecialist for textile architecture and wood constructions since 2003. Provides innovative coverings like textile membranes and composite cladding or traditional solutions.
• Württembergischer Fußballverband e.V. (WFV)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring partner - Württemberg Football Association representing football clubs in Baden-Württemberg region.
• Bayerischer Fußball-Verband (BFV)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring partner - Bavarian Football Association.
• 1.FC Heidenheim 1846minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring partner - Bundesliga club.
• FC Ingolstadt 04 e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring partner - 2. Bundesliga club. VINDICO also supplies goals and ball catchers to this club.
• StadionweltminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner covering stadium and sports facility news.
• SportplatzweltminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner covering sports field and facility news.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harrod Sport: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of team sports goals, nets, athletics equipment and outdoor fitness products. Comparable in product breadth (multi-sport goals, athletics, outdoor fitness) and in selling primarily to schools, clubs and local authorities.
• Sodex Sport: French manufacturer of team sports equipment (goals, baskets, multi-sport courts, lockers) for schools, municipalities and clubs. Comparable European SME competitor with similar breadth across football, handball, basketball and outdoor fitness.
• BSW GmbH (Berleburger Schaumstoffwerke): German manufacturer of athletics equipment (high jump and pole vault landing systems, protection padding, gymnastics mats). Direct peer in athletics safety equipment, particularly relevant to Vindico's Olympiastadion and World Athletics-certified athletics line.
• Schelde Sports: Netherlands-based manufacturer of aluminum football and hockey goals, player cabins and stadium equipment. Directly competes with Vindico in the European football/hockey goal market, serving professional clubs and municipalities.
• Polytan: German manufacturer of sports surfaces (artificial turf, athletics tracks, courts) and supplier of sports facility equipment including goals and athletics infrastructure. Closely comparable to Vindico in serving municipal and club customers across DACH with a Made-in-Germany manufacturing model and TÜV/World Athletics-style certifications.

Broad incumbents

• Tarkett Sports: Global sports surfaces and facility equipment group (including indoor and outdoor sports, athletics tracks). Overlaps with Vindico in athletics infrastructure and football/soccer facilities at a much larger scale, often acting as the prime contractor where Vindico could be a sub-supplier.
• Sport-Thieme: German catalog and online retailer/wholesaler of team sports, athletics, outdoor fitness and school sports equipment. Comparable end-customers (schools, clubs, municipalities) and overlapping product range, though Sport-Thieme is a distributor rather than manufacturer.
• SPORTSFELD Specialties: US manufacturer of sports facility equipment including goals, bleachers, netting and field accessories. Comparable in product category and customer type (schools, municipalities, professional venues) but operates at a larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• VelopA: Dutch specialist in urban furniture, bicycle infrastructure and public-space sports/recreation equipment (existing Vindico partner). Overlaps with Vindico's outdoor fitness and calisthenics municipal offering; comparable end-buyers but more urban-mobility weighted.

Regional players

• SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau: German manufacturer of specialized sports field maintenance machines and artificial turf installation equipment (existing Vindico partner). Adjacent category — pitches rather than goals — but shares the German municipal/club customer base and is a natural ecosystem peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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