Skövde AIK

What Skövde AIK does

Skövde AIK (legal name: Skövde Allmänna Idrottsklubb) is a Swedish non-profit football club founded in 1919, headquartered at Lillegårdens IP in Skövde, Västra Götalands Län. The club operates a comprehensive football development pathway spanning Bollskoj (age 5) through youth teams (F6/F7 through P14), Academy Preparatory (P14-P15 AF), Academy (P16-P19), and a senior A-lag competing in regional and Division 4 leagues. It serves approximately 900 active players out of nearly 1,000 members, alongside broader community programs including the annual Klassfotbollen event (28 consecutive years, 2,500+ school children, 231+ teams), seasonal camps (Sommarkollo, Höstlovscamp), and the SAIK för Skaraborg social sustainability initiative encompassing SAIK i Skolan, Drömfonden scholarship fund, and Klassfotboll i anpassad grundskola.

The club's revenue model is a multi-stream membership and participation fee structure layered with sponsorship and ancillary revenue. Participant fees scale from 300 SEK for age 6 to 6,800 SEK for P17/P19 academy, supplemented by annual membership fees (100-1,000 SEK across standard and Gold support tiers), camp fees (750 SEK for autumn camp), merchandise/webshop sales, and tiered corporate partnerships (Gold, Red, White). The operational technology stack is commodity SaaS: SportAdmin for self-service enrollment, member management, scheduling, and communication; TicketCo for match ticketing. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via digital enrollment and on-site training at facilities, with school network distribution for Klassfotbollen.

Name

Skövde AIK

Legal name

Skövde Allmänna Idrottsklubb

Website

https://skovdeaik.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skövde AIK is a non-profit Swedish football club serving ~900 active players in Skövde with a youth-to-senior development pathway, seasonal camps, and community social initiatives including the annual Klassfotbollen event.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Youth football development
• Football academy programs
• Community sports club
• Football training camps
• Sports membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Skövde

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from free for 5-year-olds to 400 SEK for academy members
2. Participation/Delivery Fees: Fees per season for participation in teams, ranging from 300 SEK (6 years) to 6800 SEK (Academy P17/P19)
3. Camp Fees: Summer camp and holiday camp fees - 750 SEK total for autumn camp (650 SEK camp fee + 100 SEK registration)
4. Klassfotbollen Participation: Class football event participation fees
5. Souvenirs/Webshop: Sale of club merchandise and souvenirs
6. Partner Sponsorships: Gold, Red, and White partner tiers with sponsorship revenue
7. Season Ticket Loans: Partnership with Skövde Municipality for season ticket lending program

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skövde AIK is a non-profit football (soccer) club that delivers age-grouped football training and competitive teams from early childhood (Bollskoj, age 5) through senior A-lag, including academy preparatory (P14 AF, P15 AF) and full academy programs (P16, P17, P19). The club also sells seasonal camps (Sommarkollo, Höstlovscamp), runs the annual Klassfotbollen school-class tournament, and operates social-inclusion programs (Klassfotboll i anpassad grundskola, SAIK i Skolan, Drömfonden) for the Skövde/Skaraborg community.

Product overview

Skövde AIK is a football (soccer) club offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs spanning youth development academies, community football events, and social inclusion initiatives. The core product consists of age-specific football teams ranging from youth (F9/P6 through P19) to senior A-lag. Key programs include the Akademiförberedande (Academy Preparatory) programs at P14-15 and P16 levels, the Klassfotboll school-class football program for children in preschool through grade 6, and seasonal camps (Sommarkollo summer camp, Höstlovscamp autumn break camp). The club also runs SAIK för Skaraborg social initiatives including SAIK i Skolan (school visits), Drömfonden (dream fund for financial support), and Klassfotboll i anpassad grundskola (football for adapted school).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAIK för Skaraborg: Social sustainability initiative including SAIK i Skolan, Klassfotboll i Anpassad Grundskola, Drömfonden, and Säsongskortslån programs.
• SAIK Akademi
• Klassfotbollen

Products and services

• Football Teams (Youth, Academy, Senior) Age-specific football teams spanning youth (from age 6), academy preparatory (P14 AF, P15 AF), academy (P16-P19), and senior A-lag levels, with training 4–5 days per week for academy teams and league participation in Regional Norra Götaland and Division 4.
• P15 AF Akademiförberedande Academy preparatory program (Akademiförberedande verksamhet) for P15 players, providing intensive training 4–5 days per week under head coach Selmir Zahirovic and assistant Stefan Rånäs, serving as a step before the P16 Academy.
• P16 Akademi Full academy program for P16 players with participation fees of 5,300 SEK, offering an advanced development pathway toward senior football.
• P17/P19 Akademi Elite academy program for P17 and P19 players with participation fees of 6,800 SEK, providing the highest level of youth development within the club.
• Klassfotbollen Annual school-class football tournament held at Lillegårdens IP, now in its 28th year, attracting over 230 teams and 2,500+ children from preschool to grade 6. Includes regular Klassfotboll and Klassfotboll i anpassad grundskola (for adapted school).
• Sommarkollo (Summer Camp) Summer camp program (Sommarkollo) for children born 2014–2019 (ages 7–12), held at Lillegårdens IP with three days of football development mixed with the club's values of love, community, and joy.
• Höstlovscamp (Autumn Break Camp) Autumn break camp during week 44, offering approximately 9 hours of training over three days for a limited number of participants, focusing on technical skills and following the club's player development plan. Priced at 650 SEK camp fee + 100 SEK registration = 750 SEK total, including a T-shirt.
• Klassfotboll i anpassad grundskola Inclusive football event for students in adapted compulsory school (anpassad grundskola), held annually with participation from Billingskolan, Rydskolan, and sometimes Baggeboskolan in Tibro, featuring A-lag players.
• SAIK i Skolan School visit program where A-lag players visit local schools to discuss teamwork, fair play, and anti-bullying, promoting the club's values of love, community, and joy.
• Drömfonden (Dream Fund) Scholarship fund created by Skövde AIK to help children and youth in Skövde fulfil their dreams regardless of economic circumstances, supporting participation in club activities or equipment needs up to 5,000 SEK.

Quantifiable outcome

• Health and medical savings of nearly 10 million SEK contributed to society
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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 core and minor.

• Rapp FastighetercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner (Guldpartner) of Skövde AIK. Major financial sponsor providing significant support to club operations and youth development programs.
• Svenska MotorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRed partner (Röd Partner) of the club. Major sponsor contributing to club funding and events.
• SwedbankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner advertising on Klassfotbollen materials. Supports youth sports through Swedbank's community engagement initiative.
• HJ JoinstallationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcademy partner for P15 AF team. Provides financial support for academy operations.
• Länsförsäkringar SkaraborgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for SAIK För Skaraborg social sustainability initiatives. Part of insurance company's community support.
• VolvominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for SAIK För Skaraborg programs. Corporate sponsor for community initiatives.
• MaxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for SAIK För Skaraborg initiatives. Fast-food chain sponsor for community sports.
• RiksbyggenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for SAIK För Skaraborg programs. Housing cooperative company supporting community sports.
• Skövde EnergiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for SAIK För Skaraborg. Local energy company supporting regional community initiatives.
• Gamla AIKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni support organization providing volunteer labor, fundraising, and historical continuity for the club. Key partner for operations and events.
• Skövde KommuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for season ticket lending program and facility access. Major institutional partner for community sports development.
• SportAdmincoreTechnology or IntegrationMember management platform used for team management, scheduling, member communications, and registration. Primary operational technology partner.
• Stadsbiblioteket SkövdeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLibrary location used as distribution point for season ticket lending program in partnership with Skövde Kommun.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IK Sirius Fotboll: Uppsala-based football club with a similar academy-and-community identity built around a smaller-city catchment. Comparable structure of youth pathways and corporate sponsorship tiers.
• Jönköpings Södra IF: Swedish football club from neighboring Jönköping region with comparable youth academy structure and lower-to-mid-tier professional status. Comparable business model combining membership fees, sponsorships, and academy operations.
• FBK Karlstad: Swedish lower-division club recently used as a pre-season opponent by Skövde AIK. Similar competitive tier and comparable community/youth development focus make it a directly relevant peer in the Swedish amateur football pyramid.
• Östers IF: Historical Swedish football club with similar academy and community youth programs. Operates at comparable tiers with a similar mix of membership, sponsorship, and ticketed match revenue.
• IFK Värnamo: Smaller-town Swedish football club that has progressed through the league system with academy-driven player development. Comparable scale and community-based operating model.
• Trelleborgs FF: Southern Swedish football club of similar tier with comparable mix of academy, community youth programs, and regional league operations. Similar reliance on local sponsorship and membership revenue streams.
• Falkenbergs FF: West Swedish football club with similar tier and operational structure. Comparable mix of membership-based community programs, academy teams, and regional league participation.
• Skara FC: Local Skaraborg rival football club that Skövde AIK explicitly played in a recent pre-season friendly (3-0 win). Comparable tier and geography make it the closest direct peer in regional competition and talent market.
• Utsiktens BK: Gothenburg-area club with comparable tier and a strong youth-development focus. Competes with Skövde AIK for regional youth talent in the Västra Götaland football pyramid.

Broad incumbents

• IF Elfsborg: Established Allsvenskan club also based in Västra Götaland. Operates a broader football ecosystem (academy, senior, youth) in the same region as Skövde AIK, creating both talent competition and partnership potential.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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