FIMBA I.M a.c.
FIMBA I.M a.c. is the International Maxibasketball Federation, a non-profit founded in 1991 in Buenos Aires that governs and organizes competitive basketball for mature athletes aged 30+ across 22 age categories. It serves 250,000+ players in 50+ countries through world, regional, and league championships, plus referee training and digital education via School for Sports.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- Headquarters—
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What FIMBA I.M a.c. does
FIMBA I.M a.c. is the International Maxibasketball Federation, a private non-profit sports federation founded on 21 August 1991 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and currently governed from Argentina under the leadership of President Dr. Agustín Rodríguez Lamas (term 2023-2027). The organization governs and promotes competitive maxibasketball — basketball for mature athletes aged 30 and above — across 22 age/gender categories spanning men's +30 to +85 and women's +30 to +75, organizing world championships, regional championships (European, Pan-American, Central Caribbean), and the newly announced FIMBA World Maxibasketball League. Operations are lean, with only 15 employees, supported by a federated model of national representatives across 50+ countries and 5 continents, reaching over 250,000 registered players.
FIMBA's product surface is event-driven rather than technology-driven: the core offering is championship competition, supplemented by official rule publications (standard maxibasketball, 3x3, beach basketball), referee certification through the Referee Commission, and the School for Sports digital learning platform launched in 2020. Digital infrastructure is modest, comprising a WIX-hosted website (www.fimba.net), FIMBA TV live streaming of all events, online statistics and fixtures systems, and active social channels on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and Blogspot. The federation does not operate proprietary software products, APIs, or technology platforms beyond these conventional web and streaming tools.
The revenue model combines championship registration fees paid by participating teams (with tiered refund policies), corporate sponsorship (notably Spalding as the official ball provider, partnership launched 2020-2021), local event sponsorships (such as Sunel for the Athens 2026 event), and partnership agreements with institutions like Panathlon International (joint work agreement signed June 2022). Event hosting economics are significant for host cities (the El Salvador 2026 Pan American Championship is projected to generate more than $5M for the host country; the Athens 2026 European Championship an estimated €20M impact per the University of the Peloponnese) but these figures accrue to host-country economies rather than to FIMBA directly. No financial statements, funding rounds, or revenue figures are disclosed.
FIMBA I.M a.c. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FIMBA I.M a.c.
- Legal name
- FIMBA International
- Website
- https://fimba.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FIMBA I.M a.c. is the International Maxibasketball Federation, a non-profit founded in 1991 in Buenos Aires that governs and organizes competitive basketball for mature athletes aged 30+ across 22 age categories. It serves 250,000+ players in 50+ countries through world, regional, and league championships, plus referee training and digital education via School for Sports.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FIMBA I.M a.c. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sports Federation Governance
- NAICS
- Spectator Sports (71121)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)
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FIMBA I.M a.c. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Championship Registration Fees: Teams pay registration fees to participate in FIMBA regional and world championships. Fees vary by tournament and include refund policies (100% up to 180 days before draw, 50% up to 90 days before draw).
- Event Hosting Revenue: Countries hosting championships generate economic impact. The El Salvador 2026 championship is projected to generate more than $5 million in revenue for the host country.
- Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: Corporate sponsors such as Spalding provide official equipment (balls), while local sponsors like Sunel support specific events.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
FIMBA I.M a.c. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FIMBA I.M a.c. is the International Maxibasketball Federation, organizing and governing competitive basketball for mature athletes aged 30+ across 22 age/gender categories worldwide. Its core offerings include World Championships, Pan-American Championships, European Championships, the FIMBA World Maxibasketball League, official rules for maxibasketball, 3x3, and beach basketball variants, and the School for Sports digital education platform. The federation connects over 250,000 players across 50+ countries through a network of national representatives and federations.
Product overview
FIMBA I.M a.c. is the International Maxibasketball Federation, operating as a global sports federation rather than a technology company. Its core offerings center on organizing and promoting maxibasketball competitions worldwide, including World Championships, Regional Championships (Pan-American, European), and the FIMBA World Maxibasketball League. Supporting these events is the FIMBA Academy, an advisory body of experienced members, and School for Sports, a digital education platform launched in 2020 for training and skill development in maxibasketball. The federation also publishes official rules including standard maxibasketball, 3x3 rules, and beach basketball rules. The organization connects over 250,000 players across 50+ countries and 5 continents.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- World Maxibasketball Championship
- Pan-American Maxibasketball Championship
- European Maxibasketball Championship
- FIMBA World Maxibasketball League
- School for Sports
- FIMBA Official Maxibasketball Rules and Regulations
Companies that use FIMBA I.M a.c.
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
FIMBA I.M a.c. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
FIMBA I.M a.c. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SpaldingcoreSpalding is the official ball provider for FIMBA championships. The partnership was launched between 2020-2021, providing official FIMBA balls for all championships.
- EKA Basketball 'Nikos Galis'coreGreek basketball federation partnering with FIMBA for the 13th European Championship in Athens 2026. EKA Basketball is a 40-year-old organization of amateur basketball enthusiasts.
- OSEKA (Federation of Greek Wheelchair Basketball Clubs)minorOSEKA signed a memorandum of cooperation with Maxibasketball and EKA Basketball 'Nikos Galis' for the Athens 2026 event. Represents inclusion of wheelchair basketball alongside maxibasketball.
- SunelminorSunel (represented by Konstantinos Zygouras, President and CEO) provides unconditional support for the efforts of both EKA Basketball 'Nikos Galis' and FIMBA Maxibasketball in Greece.
- University of the PeloponneseminorProvided economic impact analysis for the Athens 2026 European Championship, estimating the event's economic impact at €20,000,000.
- Panathlon InternationalcorePanathlon International signed a joint work agreement with FIMBA in June 2022 at the Elective Congress in Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. FIMBA also collaborates with Panathlon Buenos Aires.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
FIMBA I.M a.c. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Senior Olympics International: International organization dedicated to senior sport, organizing senior olympic-style multi-sport events including basketball. Comparable as a federation focused on the 50+ amateur athlete demographic globally.
- International Masters Basketball Association: Alternative international organization for masters/veteran basketball competition, focused on the 35+ amateur segment. Directly competes with FIMBA for the same player pool, federation recognition, and championship events.
- Maxi Games International: International multi-sport games for masters/veteran athletes including basketball. FIMBA's Head Secretary (Franco Zullich) also serves as Pro Secretary of the International Maxi Games, evidencing direct operational overlap and comparable positioning in the senior amateur sports market.
- World Masters Games (International Masters Games Association): Multi-sport event for veteran athletes typically 35+ organized by IMGA, where basketball is one of the featured sports. Directly comparable as a global federation organizing competitive amateur sport for mature athletes, including basketball.
- National Senior Games Association (USA): US organization running the National Senior Games for athletes 50+ across multiple sports including basketball. Highly comparable to FIMBA as a multi-sport federation model organized around senior/veteran amateur competition.
- European Masters Athletics (EMACS): European governing body for veteran track and field athletics with age-category competition similar to FIMBA's model. Same underlying logic: international federation organizing age-graded amateur competition for mature athletes.
Broad incumbents
- USA Basketball: National governing body for basketball in the United States and FIBA member. Comparable as the umbrella national federation under which veterans and senior categories ultimately sit and through which FIMBA-affiliated US participants must register.
- International Basketball Federation (FIBA): Global governing body for basketball across all ages. FIMBA operates under FIBA recognition and runs senior/veteran basketball competitions that extend FIBA's reach into the 30+ amateur athlete segment, making it a sport-specific subordinate governing body.
- European Basketball Federation (FIBA Europe): Regional governing body for basketball in Europe and a FIMBA counterpart for senior/veteran basketball on the continent. Comparable as a continental federation that organizes championships and could subsume FIMBA Europe's functions.
Emerging players
- Panathlon International: International association promoting amateur sport ethics and culture. Already a FIMBA partner (joint work agreement signed 2022), and operates in adjacent amateur sport governance territory for mature and community-level athletics.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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FIMBA I.M a.c. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
FIMBA I.M a.c. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
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FIMBA I.M a.c. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about FIMBA I.M a.c.
What does FIMBA I.M a.c. do?
FIMBA I.M a.c. is the International Maxibasketball Federation, organizing and governing competitive basketball for mature athletes aged 30+ across 22 age/gender categories worldwide. Its core offerings include World Championships, Pan-American Championships, European Championships, the FIMBA World Maxibasketball League, official rules for maxibasketball, 3x3, and beach basketball variants, and the School for Sports digital education platform. The federation connects over 250,000 players across 50+ countries through a network of national representatives and federations.
Is FIMBA I.M a.c. a public or private company?
FIMBA I.M a.c. is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was FIMBA I.M a.c. founded?
FIMBA I.M a.c. was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.
How does FIMBA I.M a.c. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Championship Registration Fees are the primary driver. The others are event Hosting Revenue and sponsorship and Partnership Revenue.
Who are FIMBA I.M a.c.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Senior Olympics International, International Masters Basketball Association, Maxi Games International, World Masters Games (International Masters Games Association), National Senior Games Association (USA) and European Masters Athletics (EMACS). Broad incumbents are USA Basketball, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and European Basketball Federation (FIBA Europe). Panathlon International is listed as an emerging player.
Does FIMBA I.M a.c. have an API?
No public API is recorded for FIMBA I.M a.c..
What industry is FIMBA I.M a.c. in?
FIMBA I.M a.c.'s product category is Sports Federation Governance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKACAD, Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional), with a secondary code of MPAKACAJ, Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional). Its NAICS code is 71121 and its SIC code is 7990.