Zeist, 26 November 2024 – VANAD Group, a global family-owned enterprise with over 1,500 employees, has acquired SciSports, a market leader in sports technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. SciSports, headquartered in Europe with operations in North America, empowers football organizations with actionable insights to enhance performance and strategic decision-making. Vincent van Renesse van Duivenbode will continue as CEO of SciSports following the acquisition.
Driving growth in Europe and North America
Vincent van Renesse van Duivenbode (45) expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, citing the opportunities it presents for SciSports’ next phase of growth. “We’ve already achieved significant success in Europe, and this collaboration positions us to accelerate our expansion in the United States,” he said. VANAD Group’s founder, Ad Nederlof, brings decades of expertise in the American market, particularly Silicon Valley, which will bolster SciSports’ ambitions in this crucial growth region.
Nederlof, a seasoned entrepreneur who served as President & CEO of Genesys before its $1.8 billion acquisition by Alcatel in 2000, is no stranger to high-growth ventures. Arthur Nederlof, CEO of VANAD Group, highlighted the family’s longstanding interest in sports, adding, “This acquisition represents an exciting step into the sports world, blending our IT expertise with a state-of-the-art software platform.”
Strategic growth and product innovation
SciSports will leverage VANAD Group’s financial strength and strategic guidance to enhance its technology offering, scale operations, and expand its footprint in both Europe and North America. “This partnership allows us to deepen our existing relationships, invest in cutting-edge product innovation, and take our solutions to a broader audience,” said van Renesse van Duivenbode. “The North American market is a vital part of our growth strategy, and we are determined to establish a leading position with our products.”
A shared vision for sports and technology
Arthur Nederlof reflected on VANAD Group’s connection to the sports industry, mentioning the family’s prior attempt to acquire ADO Den Haag, a Dutch professional football club. “While that venture didn’t materialize, this acquisition aligns our passion for sports with our expertise in technology. It feels like a natural progression for us,” he said.
About SciSports
SciSports is considered the industry standard for football organizations to support every decision or action related to football at any time—day by day, minute by minute, or second by second. The company generates actionable and objective football insights to enhance high performance by helping organizations extract maximum value from football data. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, SciSports delivers deep insights that enable performance optimization. The company collaborates with players, clubs, and federations to support strategic decision-making and team development. Visit www.scisports.com for more information.
About VANAD Group
VANAD Group is a rapidly growing, internationally operating family business that provides innovative business solutions in the field of software, information, and communication technology. Within the organization, a variety of internationally operating companies work closely together on one mission: to add value and competitive advantage in the field of customer experience, allowing clients to distinguish themselves in their market. For this purpose, VANAD Group develops and uses creative and innovative technology. The company employs more than 1,500 people from all over the world. The following companies are now active under the VANAD Group: VANAD Engage, Tangelo Software, Cybertwice, Early Friday, SciSports and QuandaGo. Visit www.vanadgroup.com for more information.
