Futmesa

What Futmesa does

Federação Paulista de Futebol de Mesa (FPFM) is a non-profit sports federation founded circa 1963 that governs table football (futebol de mesa / button soccer) across São Paulo state, Brazil. The federation operates a sports competition management platform comprising a centralized athlete registration system (BID - Boletim de Identificação), ranking calculation, tournament scheduling, and results tracking across six distinct game rules: 12 Toques, Dadinho, 3 Toques, 1 Toque, Subbuteo, and Chapas. Competition product offerings include the Campeonato Paulista de Clubes (Principal, Master, Aspirantes, and Sub-18 divisions), individual state championships across eight skill divisions, the Torneio Início season opener, Challenger events, Taça São Paulo cup, and the youth-focused Circuito AGORA É GOL. The federation serves 22 affiliated clubs—including major traditional clubs such as São Paulo FC, Corinthians, Palmeiras, and Santos—along with registered competitive athletes, schools, and the general public through outreach at SESC facilities.

FPFM's revenue model is structured around four streams: recurring club affiliation fees, individual athlete registration (BID) fees, transaction-based event participation revenue, and equipment procurement/distribution to clubs and athletes. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed; fees are determined through annual member assemblies. Distribution relies on a regional affiliated club network (direct/enterprise), SESC partnership units (channel/reseller), and event-based activations at shopping centers and public spaces (event-driven). The federation is governed by an elected president (Jorge Farah) and a board of directors, with no external equity, venture, or private ownership.

The organization's strategic posture emphasizes ecosystem professionalization and grassroots expansion: partnerships with CREF04-SP enable federated athletes to obtain professional credentials for coaching and instruction; alliances with SEME, ASEMESP, and SEADESP extend the federation's reach into municipal sports policy; and pilot programs in Itapevi schools plus ongoing SESC demonstrations target new participant acquisition. FPFM connects its state activities to national governance via CBFM and provides the recognized pathway for São Paulo athletes to South American championship competition.

Name

Futmesa

Legal name

Federação Paulista de Futebol de Mesa

Website

https://futmesa.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FPFM is a São Paulo-based non-profit sports federation, founded circa 1963, that governs table football (futebol de mesa) across six game rules, serving 22 affiliated clubs, registered athletes, schools, and the general public through sanctioned competitions and the BID registration system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Club Affiliation Fees: Annual fees paid by affiliated clubs to participate in federation-organized competitions and access services
2. Athlete Registration (BID): Individual athlete registration fees for participation in official competitions
3. Event Organization: Organization of tournaments, championships, and challenger events that generate participation revenue
4. Equipment Sales: Procurement and distribution of competition equipment (tables, balls) to clubs and athletes

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FPFM is a non-profit sports federation that organizes, regulates, and sanctions table football (futebol de mesa) competitions across São Paulo state, Brazil. It operates six distinct game rules (12 Toques, Dadinho, 3 Toques, 1 Toque, Subbuteo, Chapas), runs club and individual championships, manages athlete registration via the BID system, and provides the official pathway for São Paulo athletes to compete at national and international levels.

Product overview

Futmesa (Federação Paulista de Futebol de Mesa) is a sports federation that organizes and regulates table football (futebol de mesa/botão) competitions across São Paulo state. The organization governs multiple competition formats including Regra 12 Toques (the internationally recognized Brazilian standard), Regra Dadinho, Regra 3 Toques, Regra 1 Toque, Subbuteo, and Chapas. The federation operates various competition types including the Campeonato Paulista de Clubes (team championships in Principal, Master, and Aspirantes divisions), individual championships, the Torneio Início season opener, Challenger events, Taça São Paulo, and the youth-focused Circuito AGORA É GOL. Supporting services include athlete registration (BID system) and media content via TV FPFM podcast. The federation connects to approximately 22 affiliated clubs across São Paulo and coordinates with CBFM (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol de Mesa) for national competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Campeonato Paulista de Clubes São Paulo State Club Championship featuring multiple divisions (Principal Adulto, Master, Aspirantes, Sub-18) across FPFM's affiliated clubs. Targets club-based teams competing for state-level titles.
• Campeonato Paulista Individual Individual state championship across multiple divisions (1st through 8th division) for adult and master categories. Targets individual competitive athletes seeking official state rankings.
• Torneio Início Season-opening tournament marking the beginning of each competitive year for the 12 Toques rule. The 2025 edition at Círculo Militar drew over 300 people including athletes and visitors from 12 teams.
• Challenger Smaller-scale open tournaments organized at club venues, often featuring local players and serving as ranking events for the 12 Toques rule.
• Taça São Paulo Major state cup competition for top-ranked players divided into divisions. Targets elite athletes seeking high-level state competition.
• Circuito AGORA É GOL Youth circuit (sub-18) focused tournament series for developing young talent in the 12 Toques rule. Targets athletes under 18 seeking competitive development pathways.
• FPFM BID (Boletim de Identificação) Athlete registration and identification system for federated players, tracking player numbers, club affiliations, and competition history. Required for participation in official FPFM tournaments.
• TV FPFM Podcast Video podcast series featuring interviews, competition coverage, and athlete profiles covering the table football community. Targets fans, athletes, and the broader futmesa community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 clubs affiliated and participating in official competitions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBFM (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol de Mesa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026National federation governing table football in Brazil. FPFM represents São Paulo state athletes in national competitions and works with CBFM on rule standardization and national tournament organization.
• SESC (Serviço Social do Comércio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Ongoing partnership with SESC units (Santos, São Bento, 24 de Maio, Pinheiros) for demonstration events and sports introduction programs. FPFM conducts events at multiple SESC locations to reach new participants.
• CREF04-SP (Conselho Regional de Educação Física)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2023Partnership enabling FPFM to provide professional recognition and certification pathways for athletes. Federation members can obtain CREF (physical education council) registration as provisioned professionals, allowing legal professional activity in table football instruction and coaching.
• SEME (Secretaria Municipal de Esportes e Lazer - São Paulo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2023Partnership for 'Ruas de Lazer' program bringing table football to public spaces across São Paulo neighborhoods. Also includes Bolsa Atleta municipal program orientation and school integration initiatives.
• Molek de RuaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 April 2023Event partnership for street sports activations, particularly focused on reaching children and youth audiences through public space events.
• ASEMESP (Associação dos Secretários Municipais de Esporte e Lazer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2023Association of municipal sports secretaries in São Paulo state. FPFM participates in meetings and seeks to expand table football to cities throughout the state through municipal sports secretaries.
• SEADESP (Sindicato das Entidades de Administração do Desporto)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2023Union of sports administration entities in São Paulo state. FPFM participates in director meetings to discuss sports development, technologist courses, and integration with state sports events.
• UNISANTANAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Potential partnership under discussion for technologist degree program that would provide professionalization pathways for sports practitioners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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