Orange Sports Forum

What Orange Sports Forum does

Orange Sports Forum (OSF) is a Dutch private network organization headquartered in Eindhoven that connects Dutch sports companies, federations, knowledge institutions, and clubs with international sports business opportunities. Its core function is to facilitate cross-border sports industry development through multi-year PIB (Partners for International Business) programs, international trade missions, B2B matchmaking, and collective participation at global sports events, in close partnership with the Dutch government's RVO agency, Dutch embassies and consulates, and national federations such as KNVB.

OSF's offering is a portfolio of services rather than a technology product. It organizes trade missions to markets including Australia, USA, China, Qatar, France, Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, and South Africa; runs export coaching trajectories under its RVO-accredited SIB (Starters International Business) coach status; operates the OSF Academy digital learning platform developed with partners under the Dutch SLIM scheme; publishes the annual Holland Sports & Industry yearbook; maintains physical and virtual Orange Sports Hubs in Lausanne, Barcelona, and Cape Town; and orchestrates EU-funded collaborations such as Erasmus+ Springboard2: Women in SportsTech and NextGenSportsFacilities. There is no proprietary technology product; the platform is fundamentally relational and event-driven.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (a) recurring/periodic participant membership fees across an OSF Innovation Cluster tier and a participant tier, (b) one-time event and mission participation fees (e.g., €750 for OSF members at World Football Summit Madrid; €925 for OSF participants on the Lyon sport mission, with non-members paying higher), and (c) export coaching service fees under the SIB program where RVO vouchers may cover up to 50% of program cost. The organization operates with a deliberately compact team (a vacancy posting references a part-time Event & Communication Manager role) and does not disclose revenue, funding, or ownership structure.

Name

Orange Sports Forum

Legal name

Orange Sports Forum

Website

https://orangesportsforum.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orange Sports Forum is a Dutch network organization based in Eindhoven that connects Dutch sports companies, clubs, federations, and knowledge institutions with international sports business opportunities through trade missions, B2B matchmaking, PIB programs, export coaching, and Orange Sports Hubs, in partnership with RVO and Dutch embassies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Sports Trade Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• International sports trade
• Sports export consulting
• Trade mission services
• Business matchmaking events
• Sports industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership / Participation Fees: OSF operates a participant/network membership model. Companies and organizations join OSF to gain access to its international sports network, trade missions, matchmaking services, and collective market entry programs. Membership fees constitute a core revenue stream.
2. Event and Mission Participation Fees: OSF charges fees for participation in organized trade missions and events. Fees vary by member status (OSF member vs non-member) and event type. Examples include World Football Summit participation (€750 for members), sports missions (€925 for OSF participants), with second-person discounts available.
3. Export Coaching and Consulting Services: OSF provides export coaching trajectories for sports products, services, and knowledge through its SIB (Starters International Business) coaching program accredited by RVO. These individual coaching trajectories generate service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Orange Sports Forum (OSF) is a Dutch network organization that connects Dutch sports companies with international markets. It organizes trade missions, B2B matchmaking events, and Partners for International Business (PIB) programs in collaboration with the Dutch government (RVO). The organization supports Dutch sports businesses in expanding abroad through export coaching under the SIB Program, an international network of Orange Sports Hubs, and a Startup Facilitator Program targeting markets such as Australia, the USA, China, and Qatar.

Product overview

Orange Sports Forum (OSF) is a networking organization, not a software product company. Its offering consists of a portfolio of programs, services, and platforms that connect Dutch sports businesses with international markets. The core services include organizing trade missions (handelsmissies), matchmaking events, and international business development programs (PIB programs). Key offerings include the Orange Sports Hub (physical/virtual hubs in Lausanne, Barcelona, Cape Town), OSF Academy (digital learning environment), the annual Holland Sports & Industry Yearbook, and various EU-funded projects such as Erasmus+: Springboard2: Women in SportsTech and NextGenSportsFacilities. The organization also operates the Startup Facilitator Program and provides export coaching through SIB vouchers. These services work together to position Dutch sports expertise globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orange Sports Hub: International hub locations connecting Dutch sports companies with local markets, including hubs in Lausanne, Barcelona, and Cape Town.

Products and services

• Orange Sports Hubs

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• NBSO Lyon (Netherlands Business Support Office)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025OSF collaborates with NBSO Lyon to organize sports missions to the Lyon region in France. NBSO Lyon provides local market access, network connections, and logistical support for Dutch companies exploring the French sports market.
• Orange Sports Hub Kaapstad (Cape Town)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025OSF opened the Orange Sports Hub Cape Town in South Africa in October 2025, at a reception hosted by the Dutch embassy. The hub supports Dutch sports companies entering the African market.
• FeyenoordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Feyenoord participates as a consortium partner in the PIB Football Development West China program alongside OSF, Royal HaskoningDHV, and Vekoma. The club contributes sports expertise and brand credibility to the consortium's activities.
• RVO (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRVO is the Dutch government's agency for entrepreneurship and international business. OSF collaborates with RVO on multiple PIB (Partners for International Business) programs, including Sport & Sustainable Smart Communities Australia, Sport, Innovation & Vitality USA, and Sport & Vitality Qatar. RVO commissions OSF to organize trade missions and market entry programs for Dutch sports companies.
• KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn December 2025, KNVB and OSF partnered to establish 'Sectorbrede Positionering Sports' (Sector-Wide Sports Positioning), a new public-private partnership commissioned by RVO. This initiative aims to collectively position the Dutch sports sector internationally ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and LA28 Olympics.
• Dutch Consulate General in SydneymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSF works with the Dutch Consulate General in Sydney as part of the PIB program Sport & Sustainable Smart Communities Australia. The consulate provides diplomatic support, local government connections, and market intelligence for Dutch companies entering the Australian market.
• SportsNLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSportsNL is a Dutch sports industry platform. OSF collaborates with SportsNL, along with RVO and the Dutch Consulate in Sydney, for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic preparation program and verkenningsbezoek (exploratory visits) to the Australian market.
• Innovatielab Thialf, AISS, imec.istart, Nationaal Sportcentrum PapendalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSF co-submitted the 'SportUp Boost NL' project proposal with four partners (Innovatielab Thialf, AISS (Amsterdam Institute of Sport Science), imec.istart, Nationaal Sportcentrum Papendal) under the 'One Single Hub' program. The project supports the startup ecosystem in Dutch sports.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOSF collaborates with EEN to connect companies and institutions with international business partners. Through this partnership, OSF shares international partner requests and matchmaking opportunities with its network.
• Orange Sports Hub BarcelonamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOSF established an Orange Sports Hub in Barcelona, Spain (opened May 2025), to support Dutch sports companies seeking growth in the Spanish market. The hub provides local market access and networking.
• Happy Sports ChinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHappy Sports China is a long-standing OSF partner in China, resulting in the realization of several new WeParks each year. The partnership facilitates Dutch sports technology and infrastructure companies' entry into the Chinese market.
• Cluster Sports & TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCluster Sports & Technology is an open network of companies, knowledge institutions, and sport field labs based in the Brainport/Eindhoven region. OSF collaborates with this cluster on sports innovation projects and shares its network ecosystem.
• hollandsportsindustry.com (HSI Platform)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe HSI platform (linked from OSF's website) provides international visibility for the Dutch sports industry. OSF collaborates with this platform to promote Dutch sports companies globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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