EVZ, the largest ice hockey club in Central Switzerland, is also an innovative sports company with approximately 110 full-time employees and 500 part-time employees in sports, management, youth development, and gastronomy. With 15 youth teams and its in-house training concept, "The Hockey Academy," EVZ emphasizes sustainable and long-term youth development. The 1st team has continuously played in the top Swiss league since 1987, achieving its first Swiss championship in 1998, winning the Swiss Ice Hockey Cup in 2019, and successfully defending its second Swiss championship in 2022 after 23 years.
Moreover, in January 2023, EVZ launched its "Women & Girls Program" and will field a team in the second-highest Swiss women's league from the 2023/24 season.
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Switzerland, EVZ's commitment to sustainable youth development and recent expansion into women's hockey positions it as an attractive investment opportunity in the sports industry.
EVZ's proven track record in Swiss ice hockey, coupled with its recent initiatives to promote gender equality in sports, makes it a compelling venture for potential investors seeking socially responsible and profitable investment opportunities. As of now, there's no publicly disclosed last investment or investors, which presents an exciting opportunity for venture capitalists to engage with EVZ and potentially contribute to its continued success.