Marcq Volley

What Marcq Volley does

Marcq Volley (legal name: Volley Club de Marcq-en-Baroeul Lille Métropole, trading as VCMB LM and "Marcq Volley") is a French non-profit sports association (association loi 1901) founded in 1962 and based in Marcq-en-Baroeul, Hauts-de-France, France. The club operates a vertically integrated volleyball structure spanning three segments: a professional women's team ("Les Louves") competing in the LNV Saforelle Power 6 elite French championship, a multi-tier amateur membership program (Engaged, Overbooked, and Offensive licenses), and the CFCP (Centre de Formation des Clubs Professionnels), a training center developing European female players aged 16-23 with academic, medical, and athletic support. Operations are led by President Vincent Joly (since June 2013) and CFCP Director Benjamin Joly, with a staff of approximately 8 supplemented by coaches and volunteers.

The club's commercial offering is built around its professional team as a sporting showcase, an amateur pyramid feeding into that showcase, and ancillary monetization through match ticketing (powered by Billetweb), a merchandise boutique, and streaming distribution via LNVTv. Revenue mechanics are diversified across subscription-style annual amateur licenses, transactional matchday ticket sales, and hardware/merchandise sales; no pricing is publicly disclosed and payment is accepted by check, cash, and holiday checks. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the club's website, its own ticketing and shop storefronts, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).

Underlying technology is minimal: the club runs a WordPress website, uses third-party ticketing (Billetweb) and streaming (LNVTv) platforms, and has no proprietary software, mobile app, public API, or AI capabilities. Key partnerships include the Ligue Nationale de Volley (LNV), the Fédération Française de Volley-Ball (FFVB), the Ville de Marcq-en-Baroeul for facilities and community events (including Téléthon), and Billetweb/LNVTv as channel partners. The competitive position is a mid-table top-8 placement in the elite league, with no disclosed enterprise customers or diversified corporate sponsor base beyond the league-level Saforelle title partnership.

Name

Marcq Volley

Legal name

Volley Club de Marcq-en-Baroeul Lille Métropole

Website

https://marcqvolley.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marcq Volley (VCMB LM) is a French non-profit volleyball association founded in 1962 in Marcq-en-Baroeul, operating the professional women's team Les Louves in the Saforelle Power 6 elite league, a multi-tier amateur membership program, and the CFCP youth training center. It serves local youth, amateur members, and professional volleyball fans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Volleyball Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Professional volleyball
• Amateur volleyball
• Volleyball training center
• Sports club membership
• Youth volleyball development

Headquarters

HQ city

Marcq-en-Baroeul

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/License Fees: The club generates revenue through various membership licenses: engaged license for active members, overbooked license for those with limited time commitment, and offensive license for financial supporters.
2. Match Ticketing: Revenue from ticket sales for professional team matches via Billetweb platform.
3. Club Shop Merchandise: Revenue from selling club merchandise including jerseys, training t-shirts, shorts, socks, jackets, and backpacks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marcq Volley operates a French volleyball club combining a professional women's team (Les Louves) competing in the Saforelle Power 6 elite league with a broad amateur membership program offering tiered licenses for active, limited, and financial supporters. The club also runs a CFCP professional training center for developing young European players aged 16-23, alongside ancillary services such as match ticketing, club merchandise, and Téléthon-related community engagement.

Product overview

Marcq Volley (VCMB LM) is a volleyball club based in Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, offering a comprehensive structure with both amateur and professional programs. The club operates its professional women's team (Les Louves) competing in the French top division, an amateur membership program with multiple license tiers, and a professional training center (CFCP) for developing young talent aged 16-23. Additional services include match ticketing via BilletWeb and a club merchandise boutique. The club is organized around its core mission of providing volleyball for all levels, from youth to elite, under a familial and inclusive philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Louves: Nickname for the professional women's volleyball team

Products and services

• Équipe Professionnelle (Les Louves)

Named customers1 record

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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Ligue Nationale de Volley (LNV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club is a member of the Ligue Nationale de Volley and participates in the professional French volleyball championship (Saforelle Power 6). The LNV governs professional volleyball in France.
• SaforelleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaforelle is the title sponsor of the Power 6 championship, the elite French women's volleyball league in which the club competes.
• Fédération Française de Volley-Ball (FFVB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club is affiliated with the French Volleyball Federation. Amateur members obtain licenses through FFVB's MY FFVOLLEY system.
• Ville de Marcq-en-BaroeulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city of Marcq-en-Baroeul partners with the club, providing facilities and participating in community events like the Téléthon charity drive.
• BilletwebminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline ticketing platform used for selling match tickets to spectators.
• LNVTvminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming platform that broadcasts professional volleyball matches, allowing fans to watch games online.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TFOC (Terville-Florange Olympique Club): TFOC is a French professional women's volleyball club in the Saforelle Power 6, directly competing against Marcq Volley. Similar club structure with professional and amateur components.
• VB Nantes: VB Nantes is a professional women's volleyball club in the French elite league. Directly comparable as a competing club in the same league with professional and amateur sections.
• Mulhouse Volleyball (VMA): Mulhouse Volleyball Association is a professional women's volleyball club competing in the same French Ligue Nationale de Volley (Saforelle Power 6) as Marcq Volley. Direct competitor with similar professional team structure and amateur development programs.
• Levallois Paris (Paris Levallois): Levallois Paris is a professional women's volleyball club competing in the French Ligue Nationale de Volley. Direct league peer with similar elite-level operations.
• VB Évreux: VB Évreux is a French professional women's volleyball club in the Saforelle Power 6, directly competing against Marcq Volley in the same league season.
• Béziers Angels: Béziers Angels is a French professional women's volleyball club competing in the Saforelle Power 6, mentioned in Marcq Volley's fixture list. Directly comparable league peer with similar non-profit club structure.
• VNVB Nancy: VNVB Nancy is a French professional women's volleyball club in the Saforelle Power 6, directly competing against Marcq Volley. Similar club-based non-profit structure with elite team participation.
• VB Bordeaux: VB Bordeaux is a professional women's volleyball club competing in the French elite league. Direct competitor with comparable professional team and community club model.
• Volero Le Cannet: Le Cannet is one of the most storied French women's volleyball clubs, competing in the Saforelle Power 6. Comparable structure with professional team, youth academy, and community engagement model.
• AS Cannes Volleyball: AS Cannes is a French professional volleyball club competing in the Saforelle Power 6. Comparable structure with professional women's team and historical league presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/marcqvolley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marcq-volley
• Instagraminstagram.com/marcqvolley/?hl=fr

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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