KFUM Blackeberg Basket

What KFUM Blackeberg Basket does

KFUM Blackeberg Basket is a non-profit youth basketball club (KFUM Blackebergs IK) founded in 1953 by Åke Nilsson, based in Vällingby, Stockholm. It operates one of Sweden's largest youth basketball programs with approximately 1,400 active members and 200 passive members, organized into 3 senior teams and 95 junior teams. The club serves children from introductory ball-school age (Smurfbasket, born 2019 and younger) through youth competitive teams into senior men's (Superettan, 2nd tier) and senior women's (Basketettan Dam Norra, 3rd tier) competition, plus adults through a 65+ walking-basketball program (Gå-basket) and parent volunteer networks.

The club's core offering is a year-round basketball training and competition program delivered across multiple venues in the Stockholm metro area (Vinstahallen, Vällingbyhallen, Grimstahallen, and school gyms in Ekerö, Ängby, Kälvesta, Hässelby, Beckomberga, Nälsta). Its product surface includes structured skill development (Smurfbasket, Miniligan), six recurring camp programs (Summer Camp in Södertälje, Day Camp, Winter Camp, Easter Camp, X-mas Skills Camp, Girls & Boys Camp), in-club competitions (Blackeblixten, MVP-festen), and the externally-facing Blackeberg Basket Cup tournament (22nd edition in 2026). Operational technology is conventional sports-club infrastructure: online registration and payments via propublik.se, competition scheduling and live statistics via Profixio, and merchandise sales through the third-party Blackeshopen webshop at basketshop.se. No proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or APIs are operated.

The business model is community-driven and non-profit. Revenue is generated from annual membership fees (e.g., 1,900 SEK for beginners in 2025–2026, inclusive of a basketball and reversible match kit), per-camp registrations priced between 1,200 SEK and 4,195 SEK, merchandise sales through Blackeshopen, tournament hosting and participation fees, and a sponsorship portfolio of nine commercial partners including Molten, HomeMaid, Basket.shop, Puustelli, Sponsorhuset, Laget.se, Tuta, Emere, D-solution, and O'Learys Vällingby. Governance is by a member-elected board (refreshed at the December 2025 annual meeting), and the club operates under the KFUM (Christian Youth Federation) umbrella. Recent strategic emphasis has been on talent pipeline continuity (HU19 national championships in 2023 and 2025, five consecutive Scania Cup titles), operational consolidation around Vinstahallen following the office relocation in January 2025, and adaptation to the multi-year renovation of Vällingbyhallen (2025–2028) via temporary halls at Vinsta BP.

Name

KFUM Blackeberg Basket

Legal name

KFUM Blackebergs IK

Website

https://blackebergbasket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KFUM Blackeberg Basket is a non-profit youth basketball club founded in 1953 in Vällingby, Stockholm, serving approximately 1,400 active members across 98 teams from beginner age through senior men's and women's national competition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports & Recreation

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth basketball programs
• Basketball training camps
• Youth sports clubs
• Basketball team memberships
• Community sports events

Headquarters

HQ city

Vällingby, Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged per player per season. For 2025-2026 season, beginners (born 2018) are 1900 SEK which includes a basketball and reversible match kit.
2. Camp & Day Camp Registrations: Day Camp 2026: 1595 SEK for 5 days including lunch and snacks. Summer Camp 2026 in Södertälje (5-10 days). Winter Camp 2026: 1500 SEK. Easter Camp 2026: 1200 SEK. X-mas Skills Camp 2025: 1500 SEK.
3. Merchandise Sales: Blackeshopen (sponsored external webshop) sells balls, backpacks, clothing and other club merchandise. The club also sells club jackets and balls as part of Smurfbasket enrollment.
4. Tournament Fees: Income from organizing and participating in tournaments including the club's own Blackeberg Basket Cup (22nd edition in 2026), Blackeberg Invitational, and external tournaments.
5. Göteborgs Basketfestival Participation Fee: Participation fee for Göteborgs Basketfestival 2026: 4195 SEK per person, including accommodation, meals, local transport, and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KFUM Blackeberg Basket is a non-profit youth basketball club founded in 1953, offering year-round basketball training, league competition, camps, and tournaments for players from beginners (Smurfbasket, ages ~5) through senior level. The club operates approximately 95 junior teams and 3 senior teams, serving around 1,400 active members across the Stockholm metro area, with structured progression from introductory programs to national-level competition (USM, Scania Cup).

Product overview

KFUM Blackeberg Basket is a youth basketball club offering a comprehensive range of basketball programs. The club provides structured youth development through multiple camp programs (Summer Camp in Södertälje, Day Camp, Winter Camp, Easter Camp, X-mas Skills Camp, and Girls & Boys Camp) for various age groups from beginners to competitive players. Recreational programs include Miniligan for young players born 2015-2018, Smurfbasket for beginners born 2019 and younger, and Gå-basket for seniors 65+. The club organizes internal competitions like Blackeblixten (club championship) and hosts the Blackeberg Basket Cup tournament. Additional offerings include the Blackeshopen merchandise shop and the annual MVP-festen season awards ceremony. The club operates with approximately 95 junior teams and 3 senior teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer Camp: Overnight basketball camp held annually in Södertälje for players born 2013 and older
• Day Camp
• Girls & Boys Camp
• Easter Camp
• Winter Camp
• Blackeblixten
• Blackeberg Basket Cup
• Blackeshopen

Products and services

• Summer Camp Overnight basketball camp held in Södertälje offering multi-day training for players born 2013 and older during summer break.
• Day Camp Day camp for younger players (born 2017-2018) held at the end of summer vacation, focusing on basketball fundamentals and fun activities.
• Winter Camp Basketball day camp during Christmas break for players born 2014-2015, held in Vinstahallen with training and activities.
• Easter Camp Basketball camp during Easter break for players born 2010-2016, held in Vinstahallen with technical training focus.
• Girls & Boys Camp Free day camp for players born 2012-2014, including beginner groups for those new to basketball.
• X-mas Skills Camp Basketball skills camp during Christmas break focused on individual skill development under coach Damian East.
• Miniligan (Mini League)

Quantifiable outcome

• HU19 Swedish champions in 2023 and 2025; five consecutive Scania Cup titles (HU19, born 2006)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Basket.shop (Basketshop.se)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBasket.shop is the external webshop platform through which Blackeberg Basket sells its merchandise (balls, backpacks, clothing, club jackets). The club has a dedicated shop page at basketshop.se/klubbshopar/blackeberg-basket. The partnership provides the club's members and supporters access to official club merchandise.
• SponsorhusetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorhuset is listed as a sponsor on the club's website, providing financial or marketing support to the club in exchange for brand visibility.
• HomeMaidminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHomeMaid (a large Swedish cleaning services company) is a sponsor of Blackeberg Basket, providing financial support in exchange for brand exposure.
• PuustelliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPuustelli (kitchen/furniture company) is listed as a sponsor of the club, providing financial or marketing support.
• MoltenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMolten is listed as a sponsor of the club. Molten is a leading basketball manufacturer and likely provides balls/equipment sponsorship.
• EmereminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmere is listed as a sponsor of the club, providing financial or marketing support.
• Laget.seminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaget.se (a Swedish sports team management platform) is listed as a sponsor of the club.
• TutaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTuta is listed as a sponsor of the club, providing financial or marketing support.
• B4B Network / Ronnie ChristensenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRonnie Christensen's B4B Network business network was featured at a parent association event, discussing how parents can engage in club fundraising and business networking.
• O'Learys VällingbyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerO'Learys Vällingby was announced as a sponsor/partner of Blackeberg Basket, providing financial or marketing support to the club.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Täby Basket: Täby Basket is a Stockholm-region basketball club with a youth development focus and senior teams in Swedish basketball competition. Comparable as a community-based Stockholm basketball club competing in similar regional and national leagues.
• Alvik Basket: Alvik Basket is a Stockholm-based basketball club with strong youth programs and competitive senior teams. Comparable in operating model — community club, broad youth pipeline, and participation in national championships — though somewhat smaller in member base than KFUM Blackeberg Basket.
• Djurgården Basket: Djurgårdens IF's basketball section operates a large Stockholm youth basketball program and competes in the Swedish basketball league system. Directly comparable as a Stockholm-headquartered basketball club with structured youth pathways and competitive senior teams.
• KFUM Lidingö Basket: KFUM Lidingö Basket is a sister club within the same KFUM federation, also fielding youth and senior basketball teams in the Stockholm region. Directly comparable as a KFUM-affiliated amateur basketball club operating under a similar volunteer/community-driven model in the greater Stockholm area.
• Huddinge Basket: Huddinge Basket is a Stockholm-area basketball club running youth and senior teams in Swedish basketball leagues. Comparable as a community basketball club in the greater Stockholm metropolitan area with structured youth competition pathways.
• Fryshuset Basket: Fryshuset is a major Stockholm youth organization with a significant basketball program targeting young people, including at-risk youth. Comparable to KFUM Blackeberg Basket in youth-focused basketball training, camps, and tournament participation in the Stockholm market.
• AIK Basket: AIK is one of Stockholm's largest multi-sport clubs with a basketball section competing in Sweden's top tiers and a broad youth program. Directly comparable to KFUM Blackeberg Basket in terms of Stockholm-based youth basketball scale, league participation, and community-led operating model.
• Hammarby Basket: Hammarby IF runs a prominent Stockholm basketball program with both youth development and senior teams in national competition. Comparable to KFUM Blackeberg Basket in geographic market, member scale, and reliance on community-driven youth recruitment.

Broad incumbents

• KFUM (Swedish federation): KFUM is the broader Christian Youth Federation under which KFUM Blackeberg Basket operates, with affiliated KFUM sports clubs across Sweden. Comparable as the umbrella organization sharing governance philosophy, federation branding, and youth-organization mission across multiple clubs.

Others

• Svensk Basket (Swedish Basketball Federation): Svenska Basketbollförbundet is the national governing body that organizes USM (Ungdoms-SM), Superettan, Basketettan, and other leagues in which KFUM Blackeberg Basket competes. Comparable as the regulatory and competition ecosystem the club operates within, including national championship frameworks and player development pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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