VANDOEUVRE-NANCY-VOLLEY BALL

What VANDOEUVRE-NANCY-VOLLEY BALL does

VANDOEUVRE-NANCY-VOLLEY BALL (VNVB, branded "Les Panthères") is a French non-profit sports association (loi 1901) founded in 1960 in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, in the Grand Est region. It operates a professional women's volleyball team that has competed in the top-tier Ligue A Féminine (commercially known as the "Saforelle Power 6") since the 2015/2016 season, making it the only professional sports club in the Grand Nancy Métropole at that competition level. The club fields youth teams across M13, M15, M18, and M21 age categories, operates a Centre de Formation, and counts nearly 350 licensed members across all disciplines.

The core product is the professional women's team, which plays home matches at the Palais des Sports Jean Weille and Parc des Sports des Nations. The club supplements this with annual community events (Open Femina international pre-season tournament, Green Volley beach tournament, Boxing Day record-attendance matches), youth development programs, and the December 2024 European campaign in the CEV Cup. Core technology is limited to standard commercial tooling: the Ticketchainer e-commerce platform for ticketing and subscriptions, LNVTV and Sport en France for official broadcast, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X).

VNVB's revenue model is a multi-stream associative structure: (1) match ticket sales and recurring season subscriptions (abonnements priced at €80 for 2022/23 with reserved seating, match discounts, 10% boutique discount, and guaranteed mid-tier placement), (2) sponsorship and partnerships structured in tiers (title sponsor Saforelle Power 6, premium partners including Club Marmara, Betclic, E.Leclerc Frouard, and 8+ others, plus public-sector partners Grand Nancy, CCI54, Région Grand Est, and CD54), (3) merchandise sales (jerseys supplied by Mizuno and Pays du Sport), and (4) transactional event revenue. The club has 33 employees, is led by President Patrick Venturini, and reports no venture capital or external ownership.

Name

VANDOEUVRE-NANCY-VOLLEY BALL

Legal name

VANDŒUVRE NANCY VOLLEY BALL

Website

https://vnvb.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VANDOEUVRE-NANCY-VOLLEY BALL is a French non-profit women's volleyball club in Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, founded in 1960. It fields the only professional team in Grand Nancy Métropole competing in Ligue A Féminine, alongside a youth development centre and ~350 licensed members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Volleyball Club (Women's Volleyball)

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Championship & Cup Organizers (MPAKADAB)

Keywords

• Professional volleyball club
• Women's volleyball league
• Youth volleyball development
• Sports membership services
• Volleyball event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales and Memberships: Revenue generated from ticket sales for professional matches and seasonal memberships (abonnements) offering exclusive benefits including reserved seats, discounts, and merchandise vouchers.
2. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Partnership agreements with title sponsors (Saforelle Power 6), premium partners (Club Marmara, Betclic, E.Leclerc, etc.), and official partners providing financial support in exchange for brand visibility on team uniforms and at events.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of official club merchandise including jerseys (from equipment partners Mizuno and Pays du Sport), with 10% discount for season ticket holders.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from special events including the annual Open Femina international tournament, Green Volley summer tournament, and special match-day events like the Boxing Day match targeting record attendance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VNVB operates a professional women's volleyball team competing in Ligue A Féminine (Saforelle Power 6) and the CEV Cup, supported by a youth development center (Centre de Formation) with teams in M13, M15, M18, and M21 categories. The club also sells match tickets and season subscriptions, distributes official merchandise, and organizes community events such as the annual Open Femina international pre-season tournament and the Green Volley summer beach tournament. All activities are run under the French 1901 association law framework with approximately 350 licensed members.

Product overview

VNVB (Vandœuvre Nancy Volley-Ball) is a professional women's volleyball club operating as a unified offering centered on its elite women's team competing in Ligue A Féminine. The club runs a comprehensive youth development pipeline through its Centre de Formation and youth teams (M21, M18, M15, M13), supporting the core professional product. Supplementary services include online ticketing via Ticketchainer, season subscriptions, and the annual Open Femina international pre-season tournament. The club also organizes community events including the Green Volley outdoor tournament, positioning itself as both a professional sports organization and a community sports club with approximately 350 licensed members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Équipe Pro Féminine The professional women's volleyball team of VNVB competing in Ligue A Féminine since the 2015/2016 season, the only professional sports club in Grand Nancy Métropole at this competition level. Competes in French league, Coupe de France, and European CEV Cup.
• Centre de Formation Youth development center providing volleyball training and formation pathways for young players, including structured detection days, open trials, and a bridge to the senior professional team.
• Équipes Jeunes Youth volleyball teams across M13, M15, M18, and M21 age categories competing in regional and national competitions, including the Coupe de France. All four youth teams historically qualified for the 4th round of Coupe de France for the first time in club history.
• Billetterie en Ligne Online ticket sales system via the Ticketchainer platform enabling purchase of match tickets and season subscriptions for home Ligue A Féminine and CEV Cup matches at Palais des Sports Jean Weille.
• Open Femina Annual international pre-season volleyball tournament organized by VNVB since 2011, attracting teams from France, Belgium, and Switzerland for competitive preparation. Free entry for spectators.
• Abonnements Saison Annual season subscription packages providing reserved seating for all home Ligue A Féminine matches, ticket discounts, 10% boutique discount, and guaranteed middle-tribune placement.
• Matchs Équipes Pro

Quantifiable outcome

• First club history to qualify all 4 youth teams for 4th round of Coupe de France
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, premium and minor.

• Saforelle Power 6coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Title sponsor and main partner since 2015/2016 season. The club plays in the 'Saforelle Power 6' league (Ligue A Féminine), with the sponsor's name integrated into the league title. Primary branding partner visible on team communications and league materials.
• Club MarmarapremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner offering travel/leisure services. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• BetclicpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - online sports betting brand. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• E.Leclerc FrouardpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - major French retail chain. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• Keller MenuiseriepremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - carpentry and window company. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• Marion SalaisonspremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - meat processing company. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• Lor TPpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - civil engineering company. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• Fort PélissierpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - restaurant/hospitality establishment. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• BertholdpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - construction company. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• Grand Nancy MétropoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• CCI54 (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Meurthe-et-Moselle)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• Région Grand EstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional council partner. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• Département de Meurthe-et-Moselle (CD54)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDepartmental council partner. Logo displayed on official partners section of website.
• SLUC Nancy BasketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-promotional partnership with the basketball club allowing joint marketing activities, ticket discounts for each other's matches, and visibility at half-time shows. First collaborative initiative of its kind in French sports.
• Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Nancy (STAPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership signed in March 2023 creating a bridge between the club and the university for student internships, work-study programs, and professional experiences within the club structure.
• Ligue Nationale de Volley (LNV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational volleyball league providing official broadcast through LNVTV platform and official diffuser status for professional matches.
• Sport en FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial broadcast partner - French sports media platform for match distribution.
• MizunominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner providing official sports apparel including the award-winning jerseys for the club.
• Pays du SportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner and official boutique operator for club merchandise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le Cannet Volley-Ball:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VNVBofficiel
• Facebookfacebook.com/VNVBofficiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vandoeuvre-nancy-volley-ball
• Instagraminstagram.com/vnvb.officiel

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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