Supportersvereniging N.E.C.

What Supportersvereniging N.E.C. does

Supportersvereniging N.E.C. (SV NEC) is a Dutch non-profit supporters' association (vereniging) serving fans of NEC Nijmegen, an Eredivisie football club based in Nijmegen. Founded around 1975–1976 and registered with the Kamer van Koophandel, the association operates as a member-driven body representing supporter interests in structured, recurring dialogue with NEC management (approximately every 6 weeks). Its primary customer segment is NEC Nijmegen supporters — both die-hard and casual — for whom it organizes away match travel, ticket coordination, community events, legal aid for stadium bans, and the annual Speler van het Jaar election.

SV NEC's core product is an annual membership (€20 per season for adults; €10 for under-18s and 65+) delivered through the ClubCollect platform, granting access to discounts, the Uli & De Gier service bus, the quarterly De Goffertkreet magazine, and Supportershome De Schup. Supporting offerings include the phpBB-based NEC Supporters Forum (3,021 members, 1.38M+ posts across 2,665 topics), CAPO Rechtshulp legal assistance for stadium and area ban appeals (partnered since 2023), the Uitwedstrijden Collectief which channels sponsor fees into €3-per-match away ticket discounts, N-nummer registration services, and the Vrienden van SV NEC sponsorship program (~25 local businesses at €250 per season). The association is affiliated with Supporterscollectief Nederland for national-level fan representation.

Name

Supportersvereniging N.E.C.

Legal name

Supportersvereniging NEC

Website

https://svnec.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Supportersvereniging N.E.C. is a Dutch non-profit association representing fans of NEC Nijmegen football club, offering annual memberships, away-match travel via the Uli & De Gier bus, legal aid for stadium bans, a phpBB supporters forum, and a local business sponsorship program (Vrienden van SV NEC).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Football Supporter Association

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Supporter association
• Fan membership
• Football fan community
• Away match travel
• Supporter representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide core revenue. Standard membership costs €20 per season, with reduced rate of €10 for members under 18 and those aged 65+. The association represents NEC Nijmegen football club supporters and provides various member benefits.
2. Sponsor Contributions (Vrienden van SV NEC): Sponsorship revenue from the 'Friends of SV NEC' program. Local businesses pay €250 per season to be listed as sponsors, receiving logo placement on sponsor boards in the Supportershome De Schup, mentions in the De Goffertkreet magazine (circulation 2500, 3x per year), and website recognition. Approximately 25 businesses are currently enrolled.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Supportersvereniging N.E.C. (SV NEC) is a members' association that represents the supporters of NEC Nijmegen football club. It sells annual memberships, organizes away-match travel via the Uli & De Gier bus service, provides legal assistance through CAPO Rechtshulp, runs a supporters' forum, and offers sponsorship and partner-discount programs for its members.

Product overview

Supportersvereniging N.E.C. is a supporters' association for NEC Nijmegen football club offering a membership-based service portfolio. The core offering centers on SV NEC Membership providing discounts on away matches, access to the service bus Uli & De Gier, and the Uitwedstrijden Collectief sponsor program. Supporting services include the phpBB-powered supporters forum, CAPO Rechtshulp legal assistance for stadium bans, N-nummer registration for ticket discounts, and the annual Speler van het Jaar award election. The Vrienden sponsorship program provides corporate partners with advertising opportunities across the association's physical and digital channels. All services are oriented around enhancing the away match experience and supporter engagement with the club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SV NEC Membership
• Uli & De Gier Away-Match Bus Service
• CAPO Rechtshulp Legal Assistance
• Uitwedstrijden Collectief (Away-Match Collective)
• N-nummer Registration Service
• Vrienden van SV NEC Sponsorship Program
• Speler van het Jaar (Player of the Year Award)
• NEC Supporters' Forum

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAPO RechtshulpcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Since the 2023-2024 season, SV NEC partners with CAPO Rechtshulp for legal support services. CAPO provides legal advice on football-related matters, reviews dossiers for KNVB Stadium Ban Committee cases, mediates internal conflicts, and refers supporters to specialists. The partnership supports members facing stadium or area bans, having handled dozens to a hundred procedures with many successes.
• Supporterscollectief NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSV NEC is affiliated with Supporterscollectief Nederland, attending organized meetings and representing NEC supporters at national level. The collective serves as a structural dialogue partner with key national parties including KNVB, Ministry of Security and Justice, Public Prosecutor, and police through the Football and Safety expert group. Good contacts exist with all clubs via Eredivisie CV and Coöperatie Eerste Divisie.
• Uitwedstrijden Collectief (Away Matches Collective)coreOthersSince 2018, SV NEC operates the Uitwedstrijden Collectief, directing all sponsor income to reduce away match costs. Members receive €3 standard discount per away match. Approximately 750 supporters attend away matches per game on average, with 90% of away sections sold out.
• NEC Nijmegen (Football Club)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSV NEC maintains regular structured dialogue with NEC management every 6 weeks (or sooner if needed) to discuss supporter interests. Topics range from match-day operations to broader club policies. The association coordinates ticket sales for cup matches and away sections.
• 3D Ship EngineeringminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Adviesbureau CharmaineminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Arsenaal 1824minorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• ForvisMazarsminorOthersProfessional services sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Betuwe ExpressminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Casa ValenciaminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Coffee @ WorkminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• CollegaaminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Dagbesteding NYMAminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• DedicatedminorOthersFashion sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• De Kleijn SigningminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• DGSD BeveiligingminorOthersSecurity services sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Driessen makelaardijminorOthersReal estate sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Emil's Hete Kip op LocatieminorOthersCatering sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Factor BlueminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Fysiocentrum NijmegenminorOthersHealthcare sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Guilty MonkeyminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Keizer SportsminorOthersSports sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• KlokGroepminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Leenders vastgoedonderhoudminorOthersReal estate maintenance sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• LukassenminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Noviostores.nlminorOthersRetail sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Peeman DrankenminorOthersBeverage sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• ROSH StudiosminorOthersCreative studio sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• S. Hoevenaars Grondwerken BoekelminorOthersConstruction sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• SB AdviesminorOthersConsulting sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• SchuumkesminorOthersLocal sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Wijngaard de PlackminorOthersVineyard/winery sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)
• Work Coach ConnectminorOthersCareer coaching sponsor listed as Vriend van SV NEC (Friend of SV NEC)

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Supporterscollectief Nederland: The national umbrella organization of Dutch football supporters' associations, of which SV NEC is an explicit member. Comparable as a membership-based supporter coordination body operating in the same regulatory dialogue space with KNVB, government, and police.
• Feyenoord Supportersvereniging: Official supporters' association for Feyenoord Rotterdam. Directly comparable to SV NEC as an Eredivisie supporters' membership organization providing organized away travel, member benefits, and formal club liaison — serving a Rotterdam-based fan base with similar model.
• Ajax Supportersvereniging: Official supporters' association for AFC Ajax, the largest Dutch Eredivisie club. Directly comparable as an Eredivisie-club supporters' association offering membership, organized away travel, and structured club dialogue — operating at much larger scale but with the same core service model.
• SC Heerenveen Supporters: Supporters' association for SC Heerenveen. Comparable in offering membership-based supporter services, organized away travel, and structured club dialogue — operating with a similar smaller-city Dutch fan-base dynamic to SV NEC.
• PSV Supportersvereniging: Official supporters' association for PSV Eindhoven, a top-tier Dutch Eredivisie club. Comparable in structure (membership-based, organized away travel, club liaison) and operating in the same regulatory dialogue channels via Supporterscollectief Nederland.
• FC Utrecht Supporters: Supporters' organization affiliated with FC Utrecht, another Eredivisie club. Comparable as a member-driven supporters' association offering away-travel coordination, member benefits, and club liaison in a similar urban Dutch market.
• AZ Supportersvereniging: Official supporters' association for AZ Alkmaar, an Eredivisie club. Comparable to SV NEC as a club-affiliated membership organization offering away-match services, member discounts, and supporter representation in club governance.
• FC Twente Supportersvereniging: Official supporters' association for FC Twente, an Eredivisie club based in Enschede. Comparable in business model — membership dues, organized away travel, magazine, club liaison — and in serving a regional Dutch supporter base rather than a Randstad metropolis.

Others

• ClubCollect: Membership management and payment platform explicitly used by SV NEC for enrollment (per website link to app.clubcollect.com). Adjacent ecosystem participant — a B2B SaaS enabling smaller associations to run subscription billing and member administration.

Regional players

• SBV Vitesse Supportersvereniging: Supporters' association for SBV Vitesse, based in Arnhem — also located in the Gelderland province and historically a regional rival of NEC Nijmegen. Closely comparable in regional context, member-pricing model, and local-business sponsor base, though it competes rather than collaborates geographically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/svnec
• Facebookfacebook.com/svnec
• Instagraminstagram.com/SVNEC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/supportersvereniging-nec

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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