Limoges Hand 87

What Limoges Hand 87 does

Limoges Hand 87 (legal entity: LH HANDBALL) is a professional handball club based in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France, operating as a sports association under President and Executive Director Alain AUBARD. The club fields a professional men's team and a women's senior team competing at the Nationale 3 level, and plays home matches at the Palais des Sports de Beaublanc. It operates an LH Business division that runs the Réseau LH, a multi-tiered partnership network (institutional, major, official, official suppliers, official media) connecting local and regional businesses with the club.

The club's commercial model is sponsorship- and partnership-led. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (i) recurring sponsorship and partnership agreements that place partner brands on jerseys and venue signage, (ii) recurring VIP match and season hospitality packages sold to partners and fans, and (iii) event-based activities developed through the Direction du Développement created in October 2024. Major-tier partners include Intercités (SNCF Voyageurs, partnership to 2027), Crédit Mutuel Loire Atlantique Centre Ouest (partnership extended to 2027), and others such as Orano, AEL, HEBRAS TP, Flexocolor, and MP*SP. The minor-tier tail includes dozens of local SMBs spanning construction, hospitality, retail, and professional services.

Operationally, the club employs approximately 43 people and maintains an active digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, supported by media partners Le Populaire du Centre and Flash FM. The October 2024 appointment of Frédéric THARAUD, a 30-year sports-marketing veteran, as Directeur du Développement signals formalization of commercial growth initiatives, including the planned LH Endowment Fund. There is no disclosed parent company, external institutional investment, or stock listing; financial figures, including revenue, are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Limoges Hand 87

Legal name

LH HANDBALL

Website

https://lh-business.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Limoges Hand 87 is a professional French handball club based in Limoges that operates an LH Business partnership network, generating revenue through multi-tier sponsorships, VIP match and season hospitality packages, and event activities for local and regional businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Club & Sponsorship Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Handball Leagues (MPAKAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospitality, VIP & Experiential Sponsorship (Suites, Fan Zones, On-Site Activations) (MPAKALAH)

Keywords

• Professional handball club
• Sports sponsorship network
• B2B partnership programs
• VIP hospitality services
• Corporate event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship & Partnership Revenue: Official partnership agreements with companies where brand logos appear on jerseys, event signage, and at the Palais des Sports de Beaublanc. Partners include Intercités, Crédit Mutuel, and numerous local businesses across various categories (institutional, major, official, official suppliers, media).
2. VIP Hospitality & Event Services: VIP match packages and season VIP packages offered to partners and fans, including networking events, exclusive experiences, and hospitality services.
3. Event Revenue: Development of event activities through the newly created Direction du Développement, organizing public events and networking activities profitable to partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Limoges Hand 87 operates a professional handball club and its 'Réseau LH Business' division, which runs a multi-tiered corporate partnership network connecting local and regional businesses with the club. Offerings span sponsorship packages (institutional, major, official, supplier, media partners), VIP match-day and season hospitality, branded visibility on jerseys and venue signage, and partner networking events at the Palais des Sports de Beaublanc.

Product overview

Limoges Hand 87 operates its business activities through the LH Business division, offering a multi-tiered partnership network (Réseau LH) that connects businesses with the handball club through sponsorship, event hosting at Palais des Sports de Beaublanc, and commercial networking opportunities. The portfolio includes institutional partnerships, major sponsors, official partners, official suppliers, and official media partners, complemented by VIP hospitality prestations for corporate clients. The club fields professional men's and women's teams competing in national leagues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Réseau LH Partnership Network Multi-tiered corporate partnership program connecting businesses with Limoges Handball through institutional, major, official, supplier, and media sponsorship tiers. Partners receive brand visibility on jerseys, event signage, and at the Palais des Sports de Beaublanc, plus access to networking opportunities with the local business community.
• Prestations VIP (VIP Hospitality Packages) Premium hospitality offerings for corporate clients and partners, available as single-match VIP experiences (Prestation VIP au match) or full-season VIP packages (Prestation VIP à la saison). Includes exclusive access, networking events, and premium match-day experiences.
• Match Tickets & Attendance (Billetterie) Online and on-site ticketing for home matches at the Palais des Sports de Beaublanc, available to individual fans and corporate clients.
• Corporate Event Hosting & Networking B2B networking events and partner activations organized through the Direction du Développement (Development Direction) at the Palais des Sports de Beaublanc, designed to be profitable for partners and to foster B2B relationship development.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Intercités (SNCF Voyageurs)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2025Official partner and sponsor of Limoges Handball until 2027. Intercités logo appears on the back of professional men's team jerseys and senior women's team (Nationale 3) jerseys, and on all supports within the Palais des Sports de Beaublanc. The partnership promotes territorial attractiveness and sustainable mobility. Intercités transports 12 million travelers annually to 150 destinations across France.
• SNCF VoyageursmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2025State-operated long-distance rail operator managing Intercités service. Transports over 12 million passengers annually to 150 destinations in France. Strategic partner for sustainable mobility and territorial attractiveness.
• Crédit Mutuel Loire Atlantique Centre OuestmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 September 2024Partnership extended for 3 additional seasons until 2027. Collaboration around sporting and extra-sporting projects based on shared convictions. Crédit Mutuel is an engaged regional actor supporting the territory alongside LH.
• Espace FormeminorOthers · 5 March 2024Hosts professional players' bodybuilding sessions twice weekly. Sébastien Bourg manages two ESPACE FORME locations (Benedictins and Chinchauvaud). Two sports clubs open 7 days/week from 6am to 11pm.
• MP*SPcoreOthers · 24 April 2023Private security company represented by Michaël PIETERS, partners for 3 seasons. Present at all LH events. Available for all types of events and can meet expectations.
• APGCminorOthers · 24 April 2023Plumbing company based in Isle, represented by Mathieu CHARLES. Available Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm. Ideal for leak repairs and piping problems.
• C.O.T.S (Centre Ouest Travaux Spécifiés)minorOthers · 19 April 2023Located in Panazol, specialized in special works including waterproofing, floor resin, and concrete repair. Serves both private individuals and professionals for new or renovation work with over 30 years of experience.
• Babychou ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 April 2023Childcare services partner for two seasons. Created by parents to address childcare challenges, offering flexible and responsive solutions for all moments of children's lives from birth. Services include occasional babysitting, regular childcare, daytime or evening care.
• VIP HousingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 April 2023Real estate partner represented by Julien HOUILLE. Works with LH on real estate search and management. Provides professional mobility services for employees (sports professionals, industry, automotive, agricultural, IT) relocating over 70km, and real estate investment consulting.
• PROMOCASHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 March 2023Restaurant and hospitality professionals' supply market, represented by Michael BERTHOT from Limoges. Founded in 1965 with over 150 sites (stores and drives) across France serving restaurant, hotel, bar, and retail professionals.
• AQUAPOLISminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2023Aquatic center partner of long standing. One of France's major aquatic complexes with Olympic pool, wellness area, fitness center, aesthetics space, restaurant, and room rentals for up to 467 people.
• IBIS BUDGET LIMOGESminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 20232-star hotel brand subsidiary of Accor Group represented by Martine BERTORA. Located at 14 rue du Chinchauvaud, Limoges. Has 120 renovated rooms for 1-3 persons, 24/7 reception, unlimited WiFi, private parking for 5 euros.
• TAYONminorOthers · 3 March 2023Sparkling wine sales company directed by Christian TAYON. Based in Couzeix, produces quality sparkling wines using traditional method including brut (white and rosé) and demi-sec. Also offers fruit-flavored wine variants.
• LAGEDAMONTminorOthers · 15 February 2023Family business since 1948, reprised in 2013. Located in Bellac. 5-person team with 15-20 years experience offering heating, plumbing, and electrical services. Focus on renewable energies including gas condensing boilers, heat pumps, pellet stoves.
• France ParatonnerresminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 February 2023100% French company based in Limoges with over 40 years of research in lightning protection technology. Protects over 35,000 sites including Eiffel Tower, Forbidden City Beijing, and Kourou launch pad.
• SIKARU Beer & BarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 February 2023Beer & Bar partner represented by Elizabeth DREVY. Popular Limoges bar known for wide beer selection, rum, spirits, quality drinks, and sharing boards. Organizes themed evenings, sports event screenings. Important social venue.
• HEBRAS TPcoreOthers · 7 February 2023Public works company with 70 employees, family-owned since 1988 in Limoges. Specialized in earthwork, roads, urban/rural development, drinking water supply, wastewater/rainwater treatment, fiber optic deployment, district heating networks. Values: Excellence, Human focus, Health and Safety.
• COULEUR CAFE DISTRIBUTIONminorOthers · 7 February 2023Local company represented by Franck FAURIAUX. Sells and rents coffee machines, water fountains, and consumables. Provides coffee capsules and hot beverages. Contact: 05 55 36 61 80.
• Art Côté JardinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2023Landscape architecture company directed by Martine, Jérôme and Valentin Bouzignac. Active since 1996 with 20 collaborators. Specializes in residential and elaborate landscape studies, integrating creativity, culture, local heritage, and ecological improvement.
• PUMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 January 2023Synthetic materials distributor for construction, public works, and outdoor development. Provides components for water, energy, and telecommunications networks. Specializes in innovative services and solutions with nationwide presence.
• Chez RenardminorOthers · 24 January 2023Organic bakery located in the heart of Limoges Halles market. Offers various breads including gluten-free, brioches, biscuits, all baked nearby on Rue Limosin.
• A POÊLE by SeguinminorOthers · 23 January 2023Wood, pellet, gas stove, insert, and cooker distributor directed by Bruno DEMASSARD. Offers heating solutions adapted to lifestyle and budget. Works exclusively with Seguin group products with trained installers.
• UtopeazminorOthers · 20 October 2022Plant-based cuisine provider using local, seasonal, and organic products. Creates original recipes in collaboration with a chef and nutritionist. Provides away-match meals for LH players.
• Repar'StoresminorOthers · 5 October 2022Roller shutter repair services directed by Loïc Beherec. Offers troubleshooting, motor replacement, and shutter door replacement for all brands of manual or electric wood, aluminum, or PVC shutters.
• DelzongleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 October 2022Decoration and renovation consulting services. Provides free home appointments with expert advice on colors, coatings, space optimization, lighting, ambiance creation, and contractor selection. Also offers decoration coaching and installation help.
• Harmonie MutuelleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 September 2022Mutual health insurance partner represented by Raphaël Ozier. Building 21st century mutual insurance with permanent evolution, equity, and inclusive social protection.
• Mutualité Française LimousineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2022Health mutual organization represented by Raphaël Ozier. Manages health care and mutual support services (SSAM). With 1,000 employees, offers comprehensive health services from birth to end-of-life care including optical, dental, pharmacy, elderly care, and childcare facilities.
• OranominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2022Nuclear energy group with 17 industrial sites in France. Operates uranium mines in Canada, Kazakhstan, and Niger. Manages former mining site at Bessines-sur-Gartempe as innovation platform including CIME research center and Maurice Tubiana laboratory for cancer treatment research.
• AELcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 August 2022Electrical services company celebrating 100 years in 2020. 200 employees, 4 agencies, 25 million euro revenue. Specializes in electrical installations for industry, business, housing, and networks. Provides installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services.
• SecoprevminorOthers · 4 August 2022Professional training organization specializing in occupational risk prevention for nearly 30 years. Led by Stéphanie DENIS and Julien BUISSON. Offers electrical certification, crane operation, driving authorization, first aid, fire prevention, and CACES training.
• OZKULminorOthers · 2 August 2022General masonry company directed by Ali Ozkul since 2005. Offers general masonry work, terraces, and small masonry projects for new construction and renovation within 50km of Limoges in Haute-Vienne.
• Saveurs & ChocolatsminorOthers · 2 August 2022Chocolate and gourmet shop at Family Village Limoges run by Gwenaël Le Meur. Works with artisan chocolatiers and local suppliers with EPV (Living Heritage Enterprise) label, French products, no palm oil.
• FLEXOCOLORcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2022Packaging and printing production platform with over 30 years of experience. Provides design, pre-media, printing plate making, and print management services for brand development and deployment.
• MERIGOUSminorOthers · 21 July 2022Porcelain manufacturer since 1954 specializing in decorative building hardware and furniture. Designs porcelain door handles and furniture buttons. Products available in DIY stores, specialized retailers, concept stores, and national museums.
• Paul LarédyminorOthers · 21 July 2022Gourmet gift box specialist since over 25 years in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche. Produces traditional conserves including foie gras, duck confit, and cooked dishes in terrines and glass jars. Also partners with local producers for complete gift ranges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Toulouse Handball: Southern-French professional handball club with national-level operations. Compares as a league peer monetizing sponsorship, hospitality and ticketing revenue from a defined regional territory.
• Paris Saint-Germain Handball: The flagship professional men's handball club in France, competing in the top French handball league. Directly comparable as a StarLigue club seeking sponsorships, VIP hospitality revenue and brand partnerships, though much larger and backed by a global football parent.
• Chambéry Savoie Mont-Blanc Handball: Established French professional handball club with a territorial identity rooted in its region. Comparable structurally to Limoges Hand 87 as a mid-tier StarLigue club monetizing local sponsorship and VIP hospitality.
• Cesson-Rennes Métropole Handball: French professional handball club competing in the top division with sponsorship and ticketing-driven revenue. Directly comparable as a mid-tier professional club with similar partnership and event strategy.
• HBC Nantes: Top-tier French professional men's handball club with strong commercial operations and large regional following. Directly comparable as a League competitor relying on sponsorship, hospitality and ticketing revenue.
• US Ivry Handball: Historic French handball club with a Paris-region territorial identity. Comparable to Limoges Hand 87 as a mid-tier professional club leveraging local/regional sponsorship and community-driven partnerships.
• Saint-Raphaël Var Handball: Professional French handball club competing in the top national league. Comparable in business model (sponsorship-led, regional anchor, VIP/event revenue) and competitive tier to Limoges Hand 87.
• Montpellier Handball (MHB): Historically one of the most successful French men's handball clubs, competing in the top domestic league. Comparable as a high-performance professional club pursuing sponsorship, ticketing and VIP hospitality revenue from a strong regional fan base.
• FENIX Toulouse Handball: Professional French handball club fielding men's and women's teams in national leagues. Comparable multi-team structure and reliance on regional sponsorship revenue for both men's and women's operations.
• Dunkerque Handball Grand Littoral: Northern-French professional handball club currently competing in the top flight, with strong regional partnership and sponsorship program. Directly comparable as a StarLigue side operating a multi-tier partner network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LimogesHandball
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClfabp6S3LQiZFovnTEnF5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/LimogesHand87
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/limoges-handball
• Instagraminstagram.com/limogeshandball

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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