What FSV Optik Rathenow E.V. does

FSV Optik Rathenow E.V. is a registered non-profit amateur football association (eingetragener Verein) based in Rathenow, Brandenburg, Germany, founded in February 1991 and historically rooted in earlier Rathenow football clubs dating to 1906. The current club was spun off from the financially strained SV Optik Rathenow, which had been supported by the Rathenower Optische Werke optical factory. Its senior first team currently competes in the NOFV Oberliga Nordost (the 5th tier of the German football pyramid), playing home fixtures at Stadion Vogelgesang in Rathenow. The club operates a complete internal pathway from Bambinis through A-Junioren (Nachwuchsabteilung), and stands as one of a small number of Brandenburg clubs to have reached the Regionalliga (1994-96 and 2012-14) and the DFB-Pokal main draw (2013 vs. FSV Frankfurt; 2014 vs. FC St. Pauli), winning the Brandenburg Landespokal in both 2013 and 2014. The club marked its 35th anniversary in 2026.

The club's commercial operations are run on a community-association model with five paid employees, supported by voluntary leadership (Geschäftsführer/Trainer Ingo Kahlisch as a co-founder; Co-Trainer Sven Ahlendorf; Spielbetrieb lead Karin Rosin; Nachwuchsleiter Stojan Spassow; Fanbeauftragter Detlev Nießner). Revenue is generated from four streams: (i) annual membership fees from active and supporting (Fördernde) members, the latter receiving a welcome gift, an Optik-designed membership card, a 20% Puma teamsport discount at Sportshop Rathenow, and voting rights at the Mitgliederversammlung; (ii) match-day gate receipts, with standing day tickets priced at €15 and season tickets at €149 (Stehplatz), €99 (reduced Stehplatz), and €650 (VIP); (iii) merchandise sales via the Sportshop Rathenow (Berliner Str. 50) featuring Puma branded teamsport apparel; and (iv) local and regional sponsorship income from approximately eleven disclosed brands spanning financial services (Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse), real estate/municipal housing (KWR, Brandenburgische Boden), automotive (Toyota Authohaus M&S), medical technology (OHST), utilities (Rathenower Wärmeversorgung), leisure (GolfResort Semlin am See), and equipment (PUMA), among others.

Distribution and marketing rely on a physical Sportshop and stadium box office for ticket and merchandise sales, complemented by an active digital footprint (the fsv-optik.de website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X/Twitter, and a WhatsApp Channel). Average home attendance stood at approximately 189 spectators per match across 15 home fixtures in 2025/26 (total 2,841), with VIP and seated inventory reliably selling out for marquee friendlies such as the July 2026 test match against Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin (final 2:12). Operating geography is exclusively Brandenburg, with member governance and no private equity or external parent ownership.

Name

FSV Optik Rathenow E.V.

Legal name

FSV Optik Rathenow e.V.

Website

https://fsv-optik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FSV Optik Rathenow is a German amateur football association (e.V.) competing in the NOFV Oberliga (5th tier) from Rathenow, Brandenburg. It operates a senior team plus a full youth academy, funded by memberships, match-day tickets, Puma merchandise, and regional sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Competitive league football
• Club membership programs
• Match day tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Rathenow

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The club generates revenue through active and supporting member fees. Active members participate directly in sports, while supporting members provide financial support with benefits including a welcome gift, membership card, 20% discount on Puma teamsport at Sportshop Rathenow, and voting rights at general meetings.
2. Match Day Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for league matches (Oberliga), cup games, and special friendlies including high-profile matches such as the test match against Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin.
3. Season Tickets and Merchandise: Season ticket sales (Stehplatz 149 EUR, VIP 650 EUR) and merchandise through the Fanshop (Sportshop Rathenow, Berliner Str. 50) including Puma teamsport apparel.
4. Sponsorship: Local and regional business sponsors provide financial support in exchange for brand visibility. Key sponsors include OHST medical technology, Brandenburgische Boden, Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse, Weber & Co. GmbH, Toyota Authohaus M&S, GolfResort Semlin am See, Sportmarketing Rathenow, and PUMA.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FSV Optik Rathenow E.V. is a registered amateur football club that fields a first team competing in the NOFV Oberliga (5th tier of German football) and operates a comprehensive youth academy. The club organizes competitive league matches, cup games, and friendlies at Stadion Vogelgesang, sells tickets, season passes, and Puma-branded merchandise, and offers supporting and active membership programs to fans and players in the Rathenow/Brandenburg region.

Product overview

FSV Optik Rathenow E.V. is a German football club offering a unified portfolio centered on its Oberliga first team. The club's core product is the competitive football team playing in the NOFV Oberliga. Supporting offerings include a comprehensive youth academy (Nachwuchs) with age groups from A-Junioren to Bambinis, membership packages (förderndes/aktives Mitglied), a fanshop featuring Puma merchandise, and season tickets (Dauerkarten) with standing, reduced standing, and VIP options. Home matches are played at the Stadion Vogelgesang in Rathenow. The club also hosts special events including friendlies against Bundesliga teams like 1. FC Union Berlin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Competitive First-Team Football (NOFV Oberliga) The club's senior first team competing in the NOFV Oberliga (5th tier of German football), playing home league matches, cup games, and special friendlies at Stadion Vogelgesang in Rathenow. For fans and the local Rathenow community.
• Youth Academy (Nachwuchsabteilung) Comprehensive youth football development program covering age groups from Bambinis and F-Junioren up through A-Junioren, including training and competitive matches. For children and teenagers in the Rathenow region.
• Club Membership Annual membership program with two tiers — active membership (for players participating directly in club sports) and supporting/Förderndes membership (financial supporters). Supporting members receive a welcome gift, membership card in Optik design, 20% discount on Puma teamsport at Sportshop Rathenow, and voting rights at general meetings. Application via PDF form.
• Season Tickets (Dauerkarten) Annual season tickets for entry to all league matches and friendlies at Stadion Vogelgesang. Three tiers: Stehplatz (standing, 149 EUR), Stehplatz ermäßigt (reduced standing, 99 EUR), and VIP (650 EUR).
• Match Day Tickets Single-match tickets sold at the stadium box office. Standing tickets priced at 15.00 EUR, with children up to 6 years admitted free. Sold at Stadion Vogelgesang on match days.
• Fanshop / Team Merchandise Official merchandise featuring Puma teamsport apparel and team-branded items, sold through Sportshop Rathenow at Berliner Str. 50, 14712 Rathenow.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PUMAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPUMA is the official equipment and kit supplier for FSV Optik Rathenow. The partnership includes a 20% discount on Puma teamsport merchandise at the Sportshop Rathenow for club members.
• OHST medical technologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOHST medical technology is a sponsor of FSV Optik Rathenow, visible on the club's official website and marketing materials.
• Brandenburgische BodenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrandenburgische Boden (BBG Immobilien) is a sponsor of FSV Optik Rathenow, visible on the club's official website and marketing materials.
• Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse (MBS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse (MBS) is a sponsor of FSV Optik Rathenow, visible on the club's official website and marketing materials.
• Weber & Co. GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeber & Co. GmbH is a sponsor of FSV Optik Rathenow, visible on the club's official website and marketing materials.
• Toyota Authohaus M&S / Schulz GruppeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerToyota Authohaus M&S (Schulz Gruppe) is a sponsor of FSV Optik Rathenow, visible on the club's official website and marketing materials.
• GolfResort Semlin am SeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolfResort Semlin am See is a sponsor of FSV Optik Rathenow, visible on the club's official website and marketing materials.
• Sportmarketing RathenowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSportmarketing Rathenow is a sponsor of FSV Optik Rathenow, visible on the club's official website and marketing materials.
• Fahrschule Pegasus RathenowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFahrschule 'Pegasus' from Rathenow is a new sponsor of FSV Optik Rathenow.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• SV Babelsberg 03: Brandenburg club with shared history as FSV Optik's 2014 Landespokal final opponent. Comparable regional Brandenburg footprint, similar amateur/community-club structure, but operating at a higher tier.

Direct peers

• Berliner AK 07: Berlin-based club competing in the NOFV Oberliga alongside FSV Optik. Direct comparison as a 5th-tier competitor in the same regional league, with similar amateur club profile and small-stadium operations.
• 1. FC Lok Stendal: Historic Sachsen-Anhalt club playing in the NOFV Oberliga Staffel Nord, listed alongside FSV Optik in the 2026/27 staffel draw. Comparable 5th-tier amateur club with similar historical heritage.
• BSV Eintracht Mahlsdorf: Berlin-based NOFV Oberliga club, scheduled as FSV Optik's 2nd matchday opponent in 2026/27. Comparable in scale, league position, and amateur-club structure.
• FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf: Berlin-based Oberliga club scheduled to face FSV Optik in the 2026/27 season. Similar tier, regional footprint, and amateur club governance model.
• SG Union Klosterfelde: Brandenburg-based Oberliga club scheduled against FSV Optik in 2026/27. Direct regional peer in the same league with comparable small-club operations.
• Ludwigsfelder FC: Brandenburg-based club scheduled as a 2026 preseason test opponent for FSV Optik. Comparable lower-tier amateur club from the same regional ecosystem.
• TSG Neustrelitz: Mecklenburg-based NOFV Oberliga club also scheduled to play FSV Optik in 2026/27. Direct league peer with comparable amateur club scale and regional fan base.

Emerging players

• VSG Altglienicke: Berlin-based Regionalliga club that played FSV Optik in preseason tests. A tier above FSV Optik, representing a promotion trajectory peer showing how Berlin-area clubs can climb from the Oberliga to the Regionalliga.
• FSV 63 Luckenwalde: Brandenburg-based Regionalliga club that drew 1:1 with FSV Optik in July 2026 preseason. Comparable regional origin but already operating at the 4th tier, illustrating a potential upward trajectory for FSV Optik.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fsvoptik
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FSVOptikRathenow1906
• Facebookfacebook.com/288392117847452
• Instagraminstagram.com/fsvoptik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fsv-optik-rathenow-e.v.

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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Investors

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Investments

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