Making Sports Happen with Pioneering Software Solutions

Eversports, headquartered in Vienna, is dedicated to its mission to “Make Sports Happen” by connecting activity providers with sports enthusiasts. In partnership with Verdane, Eversports is poised to become one of the world’s foremost software and booking platforms for sport, fitness, and wellbeing. The company’s growth strategy includes both organic expansion and acquisitions.

Founded in 2013, Eversports currently facilitates 1.5 million bookings per month across over 4,000 sports providers and serves 500,000 active monthly users. Its Eversports Manager software provides businesses with an easy-to-use tool for managing operations, while the platform allows enthusiasts to discover, book, and pay for activities and connect with friends. The platform enhances visibility for sports venues and wellbeing studios alike.

As part of the transaction, Verdane will assume majority control of Eversports. This will further support Eversports’ expansion beyond its core markets in the DACH region, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, and Spain. The company also plans to broaden its partner network, granting more studios and aggregators access to its API.

Christina Schrettle, Director at Verdane, said:  “We are excited to support Hanno and the Eversports team as they enter the next phase of growth. With our experience in the sports software sector and a track record of helping companies scale internationally, we are well-positioned to support their global ambitions. GP Bullhound’s strategic guidance and Simon’s extensive market insights were invaluable in navigating a highly competitive auction process.”

Simon Miremadi, Managing Director at GP Bullhound, commented: “We are delighted to have advised Verdane on this platform investment in Eversports. This marks GP Bullhound’s sixth sports tech deal in the past year, underscoring our strong expertise in this rapidly expanding sector. With Verdane as an investor, Eversports is exceptionally well-positioned to capitalise on the immense opportunities ahead.”

Enquiries
For more information, please contact:  
Simon Miremadi, Managing Director, at simon.miremadi@gpbullhound.com

About Verdane
Verdane is a specialist growth investment firm that partners with tech-enabled and sustainable European businesses. Verdane can invest as a minority or majority investor, either in single companies or through portfolios of companies, and looks to deploy inside two core growth themes; digitalisation and decarbonisation. Verdane has over €7.7 billion in assets under management and its funds have made over 400 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 140 investment professionals and operating experts, based out of Berlin, Munich, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London, Oslo and Stockholm, is dedicated to being the preferred growth partner to tech-enabled and sustainable businesses in Europe. Verdane is also a certified B Corporation, the most ambitious sustainability accreditation globally. The firm only backs businesses that pass its 2040 test, which indicates whether the company can thrive in a more sustainable future economy. Verdane is partly owned by the Verdane Foundation, which is focused on two areas: climate change and more equitable and inclusive local communities. Further information: www.verdane.com    

About Eversports
Eversports is a SaaS-enabled marketplace founded in Vienna in 2013 that connects sports providers with sports enthusiasts. Eversports collaborates with over 4,000 partners in the DACH region, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, and Spain, serving tennis, squash, badminton, soccer, and beach volleyball venues, along with yoga, CrossFit, Pilates, and fitness studios. Eversports Manager, its B2B product, allows operators to manage resources, activities, bookings, payments, members, and marketing efforts efficiently. On the B2C side, Eversports provides users with a seamless experience to discover, book, and pay for sports activities via its mobile and desktop applications. Eversports employs over 100 people and operates from offices in Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Oldenburg, and Amsterdam. For more information, visit www.eversports.com

About GP Bullhound
GP Bullhound is a leading technology advisory and investment firm, providing transaction advice and capital to the world’s best entrepreneurs and founders. Founded in 1999 in London and Menlo Park, the firm today has 12 offices spanning Europe and the US. For more information, please visit www.gpbullhound.com