Stichting Sport en Transplantatie

What Stichting Sport en Transplantatie does

Stichting Sport en Transplantatie is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating under the trade name TransFit, founded in 2003 and based in the Netherlands (mailing address in Oudorp). Its mission is to stimulate sport and physical activity among organ and stem cell transplant recipients, living donors, and individuals awaiting transplantation, offering guided training across 16 disciplines ranging from beginner movement programs through competitive sports. The organization operates a structured portfolio spanning the TransFit community program, the TeamNL Transplant competitive national team (which operates under the NOC*NSF umbrella), and the New Wings sub-brand focused on children and youth post-transplantation.

The foundation is governed by a volunteer board largely composed of transplant recipients and is supported by a small team of approximately 8 employees. It runs no proprietary technology platform; the only digital integrations are calendar feed subscriptions (Google Calendar, iCalendar, Outlook 365, Outlook Live) for event distribution. Its revenue model combines recurring membership contributions with individual donations (suggested tiers of €15, €30, €50, or custom amounts), supplemented by partner and sponsor support. Distribution occurs through direct member participation at sports facilities across the Netherlands, healthcare provider referrals, and event-driven awareness (including the European Transplant Games, where TeamNL Transplant won the Best Team award in 2026 with nearly 100 athletes).

Name

Stichting Sport en Transplantatie

Legal name

Stichting Sport en Transplantatie

Website

https://transfit.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stichting Sport en Transplantatie, operating as TransFit, is a Dutch non-profit foundation that organizes sport and exercise programs across 16 disciplines for organ and stem cell transplant recipients, living donors, and people awaiting transplantation, including the TeamNL Transplant competitive national team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Spectator Sports (71121), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers (MPAKAJAO), Return-to-Sport / Post-Rehab Athletic Reconditioning (HSADAEAJ)

Keywords

• Transplant recipient sports
• Post-transplant exercise
• Adaptive sports programs
• Organ donor athletics
• Community sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oudorp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: TransFit relies on donations from individuals and organizations to fund its activities and expand its programs. The organization accepts donations via IBAN and promotes regular giving through its website.
2. Membership contributions: Members pay to join TransFit and participate in training sessions, activities, and events. Membership provides access to the TransFit community and sports programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stichting Sport en Transplantatie operates TransFit, a Dutch national program that stimulates sport and exercise for organ and stem cell transplant recipients, living donors, and people awaiting transplantation. The organization delivers organized training sessions, sport clinics, and community events across 16 sports disciplines ranging from beginner movement to competitive levels, and fields the TeamNL Transplant national team for European and World Transplant Games.

Product overview

Stichting Sport en Transplantatie operates TransFit as its primary offering—a national program that stimulates sport and exercise for transplant recipients and living donors. The portfolio includes TransFit as the core program offering guided sport activities across 16 disciplines, TeamNL Transplant as the elite competitive arm participating in European and World Transplant Games, and New Wings as a youth-focused sub-brand supporting children after transplantation. Major events like the European Transplant Games serve as showcases for the community. The organization provides safe, accessible sport environments from beginner level through international competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TeamNL Transplant: The Dutch national team of transplant athletes that competes in European and World Transplant Games, representing the Netherlands under the NOC*NSF umbrella.

Products and services

• TransFit National Sports Program A national program that stimulates sport and exercise for organ and stem cell transplant recipients. Offers sport training, guidance, and activities from beginner to competitive levels, with programming for youth and adults, including people awaiting transplantation and living donors.
• TeamNL Transplant

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100 athletes from TeamNL Transplant participated at European Transplant Games 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NOC*NSFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Sport en Transplantatie is associated with NOC*NSF, the Dutch Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation. TeamNL Transplant is part of TeamNL, working together for accessible and inclusive sport for everyone.
• Uniek SportencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniek Sporten helps people with disabilities find suitable sports opportunities. Regional sports consultants know TransFit and refer people where appropriate.
• Walk & TalkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalk & Talk supports transplant recipients with the first steps in their recovery and brings TransFit's sports and activity offerings to attention when someone is ready.
• New WingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Wings raises funds to support young people after transplantation, including through sports and play. This aligns with youth activities within TransFit.
• Nierpatiënten Vereniging Nederland (NVN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVN advocates for kidney patients' interests in the Netherlands and supports TransFit with advice and expertise.
• HematonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHematon is the patient organization for people with blood or lymphatic cancer and (former) stem cell transplant recipients. Their efforts align with TransFit's focus on recovery and quality of life after transplantation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Stichting Donornetwerk Nederland: Dutch foundation supporting organ donation awareness. TransFit references these donor awareness organizations and shares an overlapping mission of supporting the transplant community.
• Hematon: Dutch patient organization for people with blood or lymphatic cancer and (former) stem cell transplant recipients. Functions as a referral partner and overlapping support community for TransFit's stem cell transplant participants.
• Nierstichting (Dutch Kidney Foundation): Major Dutch nonprofit focused on kidney disease and transplantation. Functions as both a potential partner (it works alongside TransFit's parent ecosystem) and an adjacent competitor for donor dollars in the Dutch transplant space.

Broad incumbents

• NKF (National Kidney Foundation, US): Large US-based kidney disease nonprofit with broad programming including transplant recipient support. A broader incumbent that overlaps with TransFit's kidney transplant recipient audience but operates at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Transplant Australia: Australian nonprofit that promotes organ donation awareness and runs the Australian Transplant Games. Shares the same sport-for-transplant-recipients model in a different geography.
• American Transplant Foundation: A US-based nonprofit supporting transplant recipients, donors, and their families, including through fitness and community programs. Comparable mission to TransFit in supporting transplant recipients' recovery and reintegration.
• Transplant Sport (UK): The UK's national charity promoting sport among transplant recipients and dialysis patients, organizing the British Transplant Games. Comparable in mission and structure to TransFit but operating in the United Kingdom.

Direct peers

• Stichting Uniek Sporten: Dutch organization that helps people with disabilities find suitable sports. TransFit lists Uniek Sporten as a core strategic partner; both serve as referral channels for adaptive athletes in the Netherlands.
• World Transplant Games Federation: The international federation that runs the World Transplant Games, the global counterpart to the European Transplant Games. TransFit's TeamNL Transplant arm is a national participant in WTGF competitions.
• European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Federation (ETDSF): The pan-European governing body for transplant and dialysis sports that organizes the European Transplant Games, in which TeamNL Transplant competed. TransFit operates as the Dutch national affiliate participating in ETDSF events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/transfitnl
• Instagraminstagram.com/transfit_nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-sport-en-transplantatie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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