Investment & Fund Management
both of which are supported by the European Investment
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Eversports, an Austrian company founded in 2013, faced significant challenges in the sports marketplace, particularly in helping users find and book sports activities efficiently. The CEO, Hanno Lippitsch, highlighted the frustration many users experience when trying to locate available sports facilities, which often leads to a decline in physical activity as people opt for sedentary entertainment instead. This issue was compounded by the misconception among sports providers that they were competing solely with each other, rather than recognizing the larger competition posed by alternative leisure activities.
To address these niche issues, Eversports developed a comprehensive marketplace app that allows users to easily discover, book, and pay for a wide range of sports activities, covering over 100 different sports. The platform streamlines the process for both users and sports providers, offering software solutions that digitize essential operations such as accounting and website integration for sports facilities.
In 2017, Eversports secured crucial investments from ENERN and Market One Capital, both of which are supported by the European Investment Fund (EIF). This funding enabled Eversports to double its workforce and enhance its service offerings by creating specialized teams aimed at penetrating new markets. Initially focused on German-speaking countries, the company is now planning to pilot its services in the United States and expand into the Nordics, France, Spain, and Italy. The tailored solutions provided by Eversports not only improved operational efficiency for sports providers but also significantly enhanced user experience, ultimately fostering a more active lifestyle among users.