Atlético Venezuela Club de Fútbol

What Atlético Venezuela Club de Fútbol does

Atlético Venezuela Club de Fútbol is a private, multi-disciplinary sports organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas, Venezuela. The club operates a professional men's football team competing in Liga FUTVE (Venezuela's Primera División) including Apertura/Clausura tournaments, Copa Venezuela, and — from 2019 — CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana international competition. Its product portfolio extends across six sporting lines: a Primera División squad, a reserve team (Atlético B) in the Torneo de Reservas, a women's team in the Superliga Nacional Femenina, a beach football team in district competitions, a road cycling division (Team Atlético Cycling, launched October 2020), and a comprehensive youth academy running Sub-5 through Sub-19 categories at Centro de Entrenamiento Fuerte Tiuna with open enrollment.

The club's underlying infrastructure includes the renovated Estadio Nacional Brígido Iriarte in El Paraíso (Caracas) as home venue, the Complejo Deportivo La Guacamaya in Las Mercedes for reserve and youth matches, and a sizeable support staff across coaching (men's, women's, youth categories), physical preparation, sports medicine, nutrition, and video analysis. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital operations rely on standard social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), the official website, and a third-party mobile app partnership (Fancision).

Revenue is generated through four streams: match-day ticket sales and stadium commercial operations at Estadio Nacional Brígido Iriarte; sponsorship and licensing agreements (technical kit supplier uhlsport from January 2020, replacing Adidas; broadcast partner TVES; mobile app partner Fancision); and player transfer fees, exemplified by Yangel Herrera's progression to New York City FC and City Football Group. The club is led by President Rubén Villavicencio and serves local fans and supporters across the Caracas, Miranda, and Aragua regions, with a stated philosophy of developing homegrown Venezuelan talent.

Name

Atlético Venezuela Club de Fútbol

Legal name

Atlético Venezuela Club de Fútbol

Website

https://atleticovenezuelacf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Atlético Venezuela Club de Fútbol is a private, multi-sport Caracas-based football club operating men's and women's teams, reserve, youth academy (Sub-5 to Sub-19), beach football, and cycling divisions, competing in Liga FUTVE and CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana, generating revenue from match-day sales, sponsorships, and player transfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Clubs (Football/Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, etc.) (MPAKABAA)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Youth academy training
• Match day entertainment
• Player development programs
• Women's football team

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Match Revenue: Revenue generated from home matches at Estadio Nacional Brígido Iriarte, including ticket sales
2. Sponsorship Agreements: Commercial partnerships with sportswear brands (uhlsport, previously Adidas) and mobile app sponsors (Fancision) providing kit and financial support
3. Stadium Operations: Revenue from stadium facilities including commercial spaces, parking, and food/beverage services at Estadio Nacional Brígido Iriarte
4. Player Transfers: Transfer fees from developing and selling talented players to larger clubs, exemplified by Yangel Herrera's move to New York City FC/City Football Group

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atlético Venezuela Club de Fútbol operates a professional men's football team competing in Venezuela's Liga FUTVE First Division and Copa Sudamericana, alongside a reserve team, a women's team in the Superliga Nacional Femenina, a beach football team, a youth academy (Sub-5 to Sub-19), and Team Atlético Cycling. The club's primary commercial activity is delivering professional football match-day entertainment and developing homegrown players for transfer and national team progression, with secondary revenue from sponsorships and stadium operations at Estadio Nacional Brígido Iriarte.

Product overview

Atlético Venezuela Club de Fútbol is a professional football institution operating a multi-disciplinary sports organization. The club runs six main sporting products: a Primera División professional football team competing in Venezuela's top league (Liga FUTVE); a Reserve team (Reserva) competing in the Torneo de Reservas as a development platform; an extensive Youth Academy (Academia) with categories from Sub-5 to Sub-19 located at Centro de Entrenamiento in Fuerte Tiuna; a Women's football team (Femenino) participating in the Superliga Nacional; a Beach Football team with district-level achievements; and Team Atlético Cycling for road cycling competitions. The institution's core philosophy emphasizes promoting young talent from its own divisions, maintaining a unified identity across all teams, and competing in both domestic and international competitions including Copa Sudamericana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atlético B: Reserve team (filial) competing in Segunda División and Tercera División
• Academia Atlético Venezuela
• Team Atlético Cycling

Products and services

• Atlético Venezuela Primera División (Men's First Team) The professional first division football team competing in Venezuela's Liga FUTVE, participating in tournaments such as Apertura, Clausura, Copa Venezuela, and international competitions like Copa Sudamericana. Targeted at football fans and supporters.
• Atlético Venezuela Reserva (Reserve Team) The reserve team participating in the Torneo de Reservas, serving as a development platform for young players aspiring to join the first team. Targeted at football talent and supporters.
• Academia Atlético Venezuela (Youth Academy) The youth academy program offering training for categories Sub-5 through Sub-19, located at Centro de Entrenamiento Atlético Venezuela in Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas. Focuses on player development and promoting talent from within the club's own divisions. Targeted at young footballers and their families.
• Atlético Venezuela Femenino (Women's Team) The women's football team competing in the Superliga Nacional Femenina, with objectives of winning championships and qualifying for Copa Libertadores Femenina. Targeted at women's football fans and supporters.
• Atlético Venezuela Beach Football Beach football team participating in district tournaments, with achievements including district championships and runner-up finishes. Targeted at football fans and supporters.
• Team Atlético Cycling The club's road cycling team that debuted in national competition, participating in events such as the Clásico Federación Venezolana de Ciclismo. Targeted at cycling fans and supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• First club history qualification to Copa Sudamericana
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FancisionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 March 2021Strategic alliance with mobile application Fancision, developed by Hyncha Tech SL, providing fan engagement through trivia, minijuegos, challenges, predictions with prize opportunities. The app is available on Google Play and App Store. Partnership runs until March 2022.
• uhlsportcoreOthers · 7 January 2020Technical kit supplier and commercial sponsorship agreement. Uhlsport provides official match and training uniforms for the entire club squad. President Rubén Villavicencio expressed pride in the partnership with a brand of worldwide prestige.
• TVEScoreOthersTelevision broadcast partnership for live match coverage of Atlético Venezuela home games.
• Federación Venezolana de Fútbol (FVF)coreOthersNational football federation governing domestic competitions including Liga FUTVE, youth tournaments, and representing Venezuelan football at CONMEBOL level.
• Ministerio de Vivienda y HábitatminorOthersGovernment ministry collaborating on stadium renovation project including family relocation from Estadio Nacional facilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deportivo Lara: Liga FUTVE club with prior CONMEBOL experience; directly comparable as a Venezuelan top-flight club competing in the same league ecosystem for sponsorship, broadcast, and transfer revenue.
• Metropolitanos FC: Caracas-based Liga FUTVE rival with overlapping fan and sponsor market; comparable as a top-flight Caracas metropolitan club with active academy and reserve programs.
• Deportivo La Guaira: Liga FUTVE club with documented CONMEBOL-level participation and academy operations; directly comparable as a Venezuelan top-flight club competing for similar talent, ticket, and sponsorship economics.
• Deportivo Táchira: One of Venezuela's most successful Liga FUTVE clubs; directly comparable as a top-flight professional football club with reserve-team competition (documented head-to-head in Torneo de Reservas 2019), international cup participation, and academy operations.
• Caracas FC: Historic Caracas-based Liga FUTVE club and the most direct competitor — both operate professional men's and women's teams in the same top-tier Venezuelan league, share the Caracas market, and compete for similar talent and sponsorship pools.
• Monagas SC: Venezuelan Liga FUTVE club with Copa Libertadores pedigree; comparable as a top-flight Venezuelan side pursuing similar matchday, sponsorship, and player-trading economics.
• Trujillanos FC: Liga FUTVE club with documented academy and reserve-team production; comparable as a Venezuelan professional club operating a similar youth-development and player-trading model.
• Zamora FC: Venezuelan Liga FUTVE side with multiple league titles; directly comparable as a top-flight club competing for the same Liga FUTVE revenue, CONMEBOL qualification slots, and Venezuelan national-team talent.

Regional players

• Club Deportivo Aucas: Ecuadorian Serie A club with a comparable identity: historic Caracas-area-rooted diaspora fan base, mid-sized top-flight club with active youth development and recent CONMEBOL qualification — useful for benchmarking LatAm non-Argentine/Brazilian peers.
• Club The Strongest: Bolivian top-flight club with strong academy tradition and CONMEBOL pedigree; comparable as a non-conosur LatAm club operating in a smaller domestic market with similar revenue structure (ticket + sponsorships + player transfers + academy).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AtleticoVzla
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/atleticovenezuelacf
• Facebookfacebook.com/AtleticoVzla
• Instagraminstagram.com/atleticovzla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atletico-venezuela-cf

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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