Rukometni klub NEXE

What Rukometni klub NEXE does

Rukometni klub NEXE (RK Nexe) is a Croatian professional handball club headquartered in Našice, Osijek-Baranja County, founded in 1959 and re-established in its current competitive form in 2000. The club competes in the Paket24 Premier League (Croatian top division), the EHF Euro League (European competition), the Croatian Cup, and historically the SEHA Gazprom League (regional Southeast European competition since 2011). The senior men's team operates alongside a second team (Nexe 2) in the HR Liga and a comprehensive youth academy (Nexe Akademija) of approximately 320 participants across 8 selections and 7 handball schools in the Našice and Đurđenovac region.

The club's product surface consists of three primary lines: (1) live competitive handball entertainment delivered through home matches; (2) branded merchandise sold through the official e-commerce store (shop.rknexe.hr), including official jerseys (€70), fan t-shirts (€15), and accessories (€6-€20) priced in EUR and shipped via Croatian Post with global delivery; and (3) digital content via the RK NEXE TV video platform featuring match highlights, interviews, and press conferences. Underlying technology is minimal and consists of standard third-party integrations — CorvusPay for PCI DSS Level 1 payment processing, Google Analytics, Facebook and Google Ads pixels for remarketing, MailPlus for email, and the mojekarte.hr platform for ticketing.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: match-day ticket sales (individual and season tickets), direct-to-consumer merchandise sales, corporate sponsorship (anchored by Nexe Group since the 2006 rebrand, with secondary sponsors including Osijek Koteks, Croatia Insurance, A1, Hrvatski Telekom, PEVEX, Osječko Pivovara, Jako, and others), and broadcasting/competition participation rights from EHF and SEHA League. Commercial operations are conducted through a separate legal entity, NEXE SPORT d.o.o. (registered in Croatia, HRK 20,000 share capital), which operates the webshop. The club is member-owned and governed, with no external venture or institutional capital. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Rukometni klub NEXE

Legal name

NEXE SPORT d.o.o.

Website

https://rknexe.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rukometni klub NEXE is a Croatian professional handball club based in Našice, competing in the Paket24 Premier League and EHF Euro League, operating a 320-participant youth academy, branded merchandise e-commerce, and ticketing services funded primarily by Nexe Group sponsorship and local corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Handball Leagues (MPAKAAAM)

Keywords

• Professional handball club
• Handball league competition
• Youth sports academy
• Sports merchandise retail
• Sports club management

Headquarters

HQ city

Našice

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Match Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for home matches in Paket24 Premier League and European competition home games
2. Merchandise Sales: Direct sales of official RK Nexe merchandise including jerseys, fan shirts, scarves, caps, towels, and mugs through the club's e-commerce store
3. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship from multiple companies including Nexe Group, Osijek Koteks, Croatia Insurance, A1, Hrvatski Telekom, and other local and national businesses
4. Broadcasting Rights: Revenue from participation in European EHF competitions and SEHA League which provide international broadcasting exposure
5. NEXE SPORT d.o.o. Merchandise Operations: The club's commercial entity operates the webshop selling merchandise with share capital of HRK 20,000

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rukometni klub NEXE is a Croatian professional handball club that fields competitive men's teams in the Paket24 Premier League, Croatian Cup, EHF Euro League, and SEHA regional competition. The club operates a youth academy (Nexe Akademija) serving approximately 320 participants across 8 selections and 7 handball schools, and runs a commercial arm (NEXE SPORT d.o.o.) that sells official team merchandise including jerseys, fan apparel, accessories, and equipment through an online fan shop and at match venues.

Product overview

Rukometni klub NEXE operates as a Croatian handball club with a diversified product portfolio consisting of three core offerings: (1) RK NEXE TV - a video content platform featuring match highlights, interviews, and press conferences; (2) Nexe Shop - an official e-commerce platform selling merchandise including official jerseys, fan t-shirts (Graffiti and Circle collections), accessories (keychains, scarves, winter caps, mugs, towels), and shopper bags; and (3) Ticketing Services - individual match tickets and season tickets for domestic (Paket24 Premier League, Croatian Cup) and international (EHF Euro League) competitions. The merchandise is categorized into Jerseys, Fan T-shirts, Equipment, and Tracksuits product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nexe Akademija: Youth academy of RK NEXE, consisting of 8 selections (6 male and 2 female teams) and 7 handball schools across the Našice region with approximately 320 participants.
• Nexe 2
• Nexe Shop

Products and services

• Nexe Shop (Official E-commerce) Official online merchandise store of RK NEXE, selling jerseys, fan apparel, accessories, and equipment to fans and consumers.
• RK NEXE Home Jersey 25/26 Official home match jersey for the 2025/26 season made with lightweight breathable fabric and sports-movement-adapted cut, priced at 70 EUR, sold to fans and supporters.
• RK NEXE Graffiti Fan T-Shirt Collection Graffiti-design fan t-shirts in anthracite, white, and green color options for male, female, and children's sizes, priced at 15 EUR.
• RK NEXE Circle Fan T-Shirt Collection Circle-design fan t-shirts in multiple colors for male, female, and children's sizes, priced at 15 EUR.
• RK NEXE Supporter Scarf Official RK NEXE fan scarf for supporters, priced at 18 EUR.
• RK NEXE Winter Cap Official winter cap with RK NEXE club branding, priced at 20 EUR.
• RK NEXE 3D Keychain 3D rubber double-sided keychain featuring the club emblem, priced at 6 EUR.
• RK NEXE Ceramic Mug Ceramic 360 ml mug with club logo, priced at 10 EUR.
• RK NEXE Sports Towel Terry cloth sports towel (400gr, 50x90 cm) in dark green with club branding, priced at 12 EUR.
• RK NEXE Shopper Bag Club-branded shopper bag, priced at 18 EUR.
• Match Tickets Individual match tickets for home games in domestic and European competitions, sold via the MojeKarte platform.
• Season Tickets Season ticket packages bundling access to multiple domestic and European matches, sold via the MojeKarte platform.
• RK NEXE TV Video content platform offering match highlights, player interviews, press conferences, and behind-the-scenes footage for fans and media.
• Nexe Akademija Youth Handball Program Structured youth handball training and development program for ~320 participants across 8 selections and 7 handball schools in the Našice region, preparing players for competitive youth leagues.
• Sponsorship and Partnership Programs Multi-tier corporate sponsorship programs offering brand visibility to companies through match venue exposure, on-jersey branding, and partner status across digital and physical channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 320 youth academy participants trained annually

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• JakomajorOthersGerman sportswear brand providing technical equipment and sports apparel for the team
• EHF (European Handball Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean governing body organizing EHF Euro League competitions in which RK Nexe participates
• SEHA LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Southeast European Handball League where RK Nexe has been a consistent participant since 2012
• Hrvatski Rukometni Savez (Croatian Handball Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body organizing Croatian Premijer Liga and Cup competitions
• CorvusPaymajorTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing service used for online merchandise sales and ticket purchases. Provides secure payment card processing with PCI DSS Level 1 certification
• Paket24majorOthersSponsoring the Croatian Premier League naming rights

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rukometni-klub-nexe

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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