Surfgirlsnl

What Surfgirlsnl does

Surfgirls NL is a Dutch community organization exclusively for female surfers, founded in March 2021 and registered as a partnership (vof) in the Netherlands. The platform is built around a multi-channel community infrastructure: WhatsApp groups (~800 members across AGS, sale, travel tips, and regional groups), an Instagram presence (3,000+ followers), a website with blog content, a Spotify podcast, and an email newsletter. Core products include the All Girls Surfsessies (quarterly women-only surf sessions along the Dutch coast, priced at €7.50 with a free option), an Ambassador membership subscription (€5.95/month, €29.70/6 months, or €47.40/year) granting free AGS access, merchandise discounts, and priority booking, organized surftrips (domestic and international, starting from €699 per person), and an e-commerce webshop selling branded merchandise such as surfwax, t-shirts, croptops, and posters.

The business operates a community-led go-to-market motion, relying on organic word of mouth, member referrals, and in-person events as top-of-funnel entry points, with paid memberships and merchandise as monetization upsells. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer through the Surfgirls NL website, with fulfillment handled by PostNL, DHL, and MyParcel, and surftrip logistics delivered via core partner Surfinn. The organization is founder-led by Ruth and co-founder Luna, supported by a five-person volunteer core team (Fleur for events, Julia for community management, Sarena for event coordination, Cherise for content, and Nikki for operations); the team explicitly works on a voluntary basis with membership fees used to cover hosting and insurance costs.

The customer base is entirely consumer, targeting women surfers in the Netherlands across all skill levels, with no enterprise or B2B customers. No external funding rounds have been disclosed, and there are no subsidiaries, patents, or regulatory actions on record. Revenue is generated from four streams — membership subscriptions, merchandise sales, event tickets, and surftrip bookings — none of which are publicly disclosed in absolute terms.

Name

Surfgirlsnl

Legal name

Surfgirls NL vof

Website

https://surfgirls.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Surfgirls NL is a Dutch community organization for female surfers offering WhatsApp-based community groups, quarterly women-only surf sessions, a paid Ambassador membership subscription, branded merchandise, and organized surf trips within the Netherlands and to France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surf Community and Events

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Surfing & Kitesurfing Experiences (Lessons, Camps) (THAJAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH), Swim & Surf Performance Wear (CRAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Women's surf community
• Surf membership club
• Surf event organization
• Surf trip packages
• Surf branded merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

IJmuiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly, 6-month, and annual membership plans ranging from free tier to €47.40/year, providing community access, event discounts, and exclusive content.
2. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including surfwax (€3.95), t-shirts (€24.99), croptops (€24.99), and posters (€14.99) through the Surfgirls NL webshop.
3. Event Tickets: AGS (After Grind Sessions) event tickets sold at €7.50 per attendee (free option available), providing social surf gatherings for the community.
4. Surftrip Bookings: Organized surf trips (e.g., France trip starting from €699 per person) sold as package bookings, with partners providing accommodation and logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Surfgirls NL operates a community platform exclusively for female surfers in the Netherlands, built around WhatsApp groups, a Wix-hosted website, and a free plus paid Ambassador membership tier. It organizes recurring women-only surfing events (All Girls Surfsessies/AGS) along the Dutch coast, packages surftrips domestically and internationally (e.g., France), runs a branded merchandise webshop, and produces blog and podcast content. The organization monetizes via Ambassador subscriptions, merchandise sales, event tickets and surftrip bookings.

Product overview

Surfgirls NL is a community platform for surfing women in the Netherlands offering both free and paid membership tiers. The core offering consists of community-building through WhatsApp groups and website-based forums, quarterly All Girls Surfsessies (women-only surfing sessions) with professional photography, and organized surftrips both domestically and internationally. Content is shared via a blog and podcast covering topics like travel, mental health, and surf techniques. The platform also operates an e-commerce shop selling Surfgirls merchandise including apparel and accessories. Paid Ambassador membership (€5.95/month) provides benefits including free AGS access, shop discounts, and event priority booking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surfgirls Ambassador Lidmaatschap Paid Ambassador subscription offering female surfers free access to All Girls Surfsessies, a 25% discount on merchandise and artworks, a 20% discount on events and workshops, and priority booking for trips and events. Available monthly at €5.95, for 6 months at €29.70, or annually at €47.40.
• Surfgirls Free Membership
• Surfgirls Webshop
• All Girls Surfsessies (AGS)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SurfinncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurfinn is the accommodation partner for Surfgirls NL's organized surf trips, including the France surf trip. Provides lodging and logistical support, enabling Surfgirls NL to offer all-inclusive surftrip packages.
• La KaravanaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Karavana provides a surf bus for community trips and events, supporting the logistics of surftrips and events. Referenced as the provider of an 'awesome bus' for trip logistics.
• HighTide Surf and FoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighTide Surf and Food serves as an event venue partner, hosting community events and gatherings for Surfgirls NL members.
• SurfblendminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for surf trips, collaborating with Surfgirls NL on travel experiences for the community.
• Ben's Surf PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography partner listed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL, providing surf photography services for community events and trips.
• OceanTrashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental partner listed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL, focused on ocean cleanup and sustainability initiatives.
• SurfcompanionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a 'friend' partner — likely a surf matching/companion platform supporting community connections.
• Ilyana SurfhouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurf accommodation partner listed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL, providing lodging options for traveling surfers.
• De SurfbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSurf bus service partner, listed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL, providing transportation for surf trips.
• MadNesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL — a festival/event brand in the Netherlands surf scene.
• De HangoutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL — likely a surf venue or community space.
• The BoardshackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurfboard retail partner listed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL, providing board sales or rentals.
• Goede GolvenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL — a Dutch surf community or advocacy organization.
• PrinthavenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL — likely a printing/merchandise production partner.
• Sweat Tears and the SurfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL — a surf culture content creator or media partner.
• BasecampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a 'friend' of Surfgirls NL — likely a surf camp or adventure travel provider.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Surfrider Foundation: International surf advocacy and environmental nonprofit. Indirectly comparable through the shared surf community/audience and environmental alignment (Surfgirls NL partners with OceanTrash), though Surfrider is a nonprofit advocacy org rather than a commercial membership community.

Emerging players

• Basecamp: Surf camp/adventure travel provider listed as a Surfgirls NL 'friend' partner. Comparable in surf-experience product (camps/trips) and target audience (traveling surfers).
• She Surf: Women's surf media/community brand covering surf culture, events and learning content. Overlaps with Surfgirls NL on female-surfer audience and content-led engagement, but with a broader, less localized model.
• Wahine Collective: A women's surf collective/brand running events, content and community activations. Comparable as a niche women-surf brand with community-led growth, though smaller scale than Surfgirls NL's Dutch base.

Direct peers

• Surf Like a Girl: US-based women's surf community and event platform with retreats, memberships and content. Closely comparable in target audience (women surfers), business model (community + events/trips) and channel mix (social + content).
• Venus Surf Club: A women-focused surf club offering membership-style community, events and trips in a similar model to Surfgirls NL. Directly comparable as a women's-only surf community with subscription and event monetization.
• The Surf Girl: UK women's surf media brand and community with editorial content, events and product collaborations. Comparable audience (female surfers) and overlapping content/community monetization approach.

Regional players

• Surfinn: Dutch surf travel/accommodation provider that is Surfgirls NL's core surftrip partner. Comparable as a regional surf experience operator; serves overlapping Dutch surf-travel demand.
• Goede Golven: Dutch surf community/advocacy organization listed by Surfgirls NL as a 'friend' partner. Comparable as a regional Dutch surf community operating in the same geography and serving overlapping surf audiences.
• MadNes: Dutch surf festival/event brand operating in the same Dutch surf market. Comparable as a regional event/community player listed by Surfgirls NL as a 'friend' partner; serves an overlapping female-surfer audience in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/surfgirlsnl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surfgirlsnl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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