Søllerød Svømmeklub

What Søllerød Svømmeklub does

Søllerød Svømmeklub is a Danish non-profit voluntary sports association (forening) founded in 1967, headquartered at Egebækvej 118, 2850 Nærum, Denmark. It is a community-based swimming club serving approximately 700-800 members (season 24/25) across three core program areas: a swim school (Svømmeskolen), a competition department, and adult swimming (Voksenhold). The club operates two swimming facilities in the Nærum area, Rundforbi Idrætsanlæg (Egebækvej 118) and Trørødskolen (Gl. Holtevej 2), and also delivers school sports classes at Trørødskolen under Rudersdal municipality, serving as a recruitment channel into the wider membership.

The product surface is organized along a structured progression. The swim school teaches water introduction and four-stroke development through play-based learning groups called Haletudse, Guldfisk, and Blæksprutte, and also operates specialized Jump4fun and autism-friendly groups (Autisthold) in collaboration with DGI Nordsjælland as part of the Solsikkebevægelsen (Sunflower Movement). The competition department is divided into four tiers (K4 talent, K3 development, K2 competitive, K1 performance/elite) plus Sprint and Masters teams, with approximately 70-90 competitive swimmers aged 7-29, training 4-9 sessions per week depending on tier, and competing at local, national, and European championships. Supporting offerings include SommerSvøm summer swim camps, an Officialuddannelsen program for certifying parent-volunteer swim officials, and a branded merchandise shop via Craftshop and equipment discounts via Svømmespecialisten. Technology used is limited to operational tooling (Holdsport App for team management, Google Workspace for handbooks, ClubRecords Vercel app for club records, Svømmetider for competition results).

The business model is subscription-based: annual membership fees from individuals enrolled across the swim school, adult, and competition segments, supplemented by shop sales (swim caps, Craftshop team wear, equipment via Svømmespecialisten) and sponsor contributions. There are six full-time staff and approximately 25 skilled instructors. A planned August 1, 2026 merger with SIGMA SWIM Birkerød, together with a starting community (startfællesskab) with SIGMA SWIM Allerød, will combine the clubs into a ~4,000-member organization with one of Denmark's largest competition departments (~300 competitive swimmers) under the forthcoming Sigma Sharks sub-brand.

Name

Søllerød Svømmeklub

Legal name

Søllerød Svømmeklub

Website

https://sollerodswim.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Søllerød Svømmeklub is a Danish non-profit swimming club in Nærum serving roughly 700-800 members across swim school, adult, and competitive programs. It is set to merge with SIGMA SWIM in August 2026 to form a ~4,000-member organization operating as Sigma Sharks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimming Club & Aquatic Sports Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endurance Sports Coaching & Training Camps (Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming) (MPAKAJAH), Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding) (EDALAIAF)

Keywords

• Swimming instruction
• Competitive swim training
• Swim school programs
• Water safety education
• Youth swimming development

Headquarters

HQ city

Nærum

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from approximately 700-800 members across swim school, competition teams, and adult programs. The club also generates revenue through shop sales (swimwear, equipment) and accepts sponsor contributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Søllerød Svømmeklub is a Danish swimming club that delivers structured swimming instruction through its swim school (Svømmeskolen) for children and adults, alongside a competitive department with five tiered teams (K1–K4, Sprint, Masters). It also operates specialized programs for children with special needs (Jump4fun/Autisthold), summer camps (SommerSvøm), and adult swimming lessons (Voksenhold), all delivered across two swimming halls in Nærum.

Product overview

Søllerød Svømmeklub is a Danish swimming club offering a comprehensive range of swimming programs. The organization operates a unified swim school (Svømmeskolen) with beginner groups (Haletudse, Guldfisk, Blæksprutte), adult swimming lessons (Voksenhold), and special needs programs (Jump4fun/Autisthold). The club's competitive division consists of five named teams: K4 (Talenthold), K3 (Development), K2 (Competitive), K1 (Performance), plus Sprint and Masters teams. Additional offerings include summer camps (SommerSvøm), official training (Officialuddannelsen), and the upcoming elite brand 'Sigma Sharks' emerging from the 2026 fusion with SIGMA SWIM. The club utilizes Holdsport App for team management and partners with Craftshop for merchandise and Svømmespecialisten for equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sigma Sharks: Elite swimming program and competitive team under Søllerød Svømmeklub, serving as the brand name for their high-performance and elite athletes.

Products and services

• Svømmeskolen (Swim School)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SIGMA SWIM BirkerødcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Planned fusion between SIGMA SWIM Birkerød and Søllerød Svømmeklub, effective August 1, 2026 pending approval at general assemblies. Creates a unified swimming environment in North Zealand with focus on both breadth and elite development.
• SIGMA SWIM AllerødcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Start community (startfællesskab) partnership with SIGMA SWIM Allerød as part of the broader consolidation creating a strong swimming environment in North Zealand.
• SvømmespecialistenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partnership providing 20% discount on all non-sale items. Discount code available by contacting the club office. Valid for both webshop and physical store in Rødovre.
• DGI NordsjællandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Jump4fun program - specialized swimming activities for children with special needs (including autistic children and vulnerable children). Program provides an inclusive 'different playground' experience with physical activity prioritized.
• CraftshopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial merchandise partner for club clothing. Competition swimmers purchase required team wear (T-shirts, shorts, hoodies) through the Craftshop online store.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SIGMA SWIM Allerød: Danish swimming club in Allerød entering a startfællesskab (start community) with the merged club; offers the same swimming instruction and competitive training model to the same Nordsjælland demographic.
• Gladsaxe Svømmeklub: Danish swimming club serving the northern Copenhagen suburbs with both recreational and competitive programs; competes for members from the same broader Nordsjælland catchment.
• SIGMA SWIM Birkerød: Danish swimming club operating in Birkerød (Nordsjælland) with similar swim-school-to-competitive-team structure; the announced fusion partner of Søllerød Svømmeklub, making it the most direct comparable by product, geography, and target customer.
• Lyngby Svømmeklub: Danish swimming club operating in the Greater Copenhagen area with swim school and competitive department; comparable product mix, age segmentation, and reliance on municipal pool access.
• Gentofte Svømmeklub: Established Danish swimming club in the Copenhagen/Nordsjælland region offering swim school, competitive teams, and adult programs to a comparable upper-income urban demographic; competes for the same talent pool.
• Aalborg Svømmeklub: Top-tier Danish swimming club with national-team swimmers and comprehensive swim-school-to-elite pathway; comparable elite-pedigree and program structure, though based in Jutland.
• Køge Svømmeklub: Regional Danish swimming club with swim school and competitive squads serving Sjælland; comparable offering but different geography, useful as a regional performance benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• Goldfish Swim School: Large US franchise swim-school brand focused on year-round lessons for children; represents the commercial, scale-driven alternative to community-club swim instruction.
• British Swim School: US franchise swim-school operator delivering structured learn-to-swim lessons across age groups; competes in the swim-school segment with a scalable commercial model that contrasts with the club structure.

Emerging players

• North Baltimore Aquatic Club: Elite US swimming club combining youth development with Olympic-level performance; comparable club-vs-commercial model and full talent pipeline, useful international benchmark for elite coaching investment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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