{"data":{"type":"company_profile","id":56318,"entity_id":"wefunder:company:56318","attributes":{"canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub","generated_at":"2026-06-09T02:43:19Z","updated_at":"2026-06-08T05:00:29Z","entity_ids":{"company":"wefunder:company:56318","slug":"wefunder:company_slug:fanownedclub"},"profile_visibility":{"owner_published":true,"public_search_results":true,"site_search_listed":true,"privacy_mode":"promote","invite_only":false},"provenance":{"source":"wefunder_public_company_profile","as_of":"2026-06-09T02:43:19Z","claims":{"total_amount_raised":{"source":"FrontCompanySummary#amount_raised","last_verified_at":"2026-06-08T05:00:29Z","as_of":"2026-06-09T02:43:19Z","confidence":"high"},"total_investors":{"source":"FrontCompanySummary#number_of_investors","last_verified_at":"2026-06-08T05:00:29Z","as_of":"2026-06-09T02:43:19Z","confidence":"high"},"active_raise_states":{"source":"Fundraise.visible(nil, nil)","last_verified_at":"2025-12-16T18:27:49Z","as_of":"2026-06-09T02:43:19Z","confidence":"high"},"latest_fundraise_state":{"source":"Fundraise.visible(nil, nil).order(funding_started_at)","last_verified_at":"2025-12-16T18:27:49Z","as_of":"2026-06-09T02:43:19Z","confidence":"medium"}}},"company":{"id":56318,"entity_id":"wefunder:company:56318","slug":"fanownedclub","name":"Fan Owned Club","tagline":"Giving fans a chance to become an Owner in European soccer clubs on the rise","elevator_pitch":"Fan Owned Club brings fan ownership to the United States, starting with our first club, FC Pinzgau Saalfelden.\u0026nbsp;In exchange for their support of the team, Fan Owned Club will offer a unique experience to soccer\u0026nbsp;fans, in addition to pride and bragging rights.","story":"It's no secret that our passionate fans are the cornerstone of everything we are aiming to achieve, but our aspirations reach far beyond just the clubhouse.There has never been a more interesting time in the history of sports - and soccer - where fans are increasingly demanding more from their clubs. They want more engagement, more interaction and a voice. Fan Owned Club gives fans a voice by offering a chance to own a piece of a Club for less than many pay for season tickets. It all started in 2019 when we crowdfunded our first Club, Austria's FC Pinzgau Saalfelden (FCPS). Over the last four years, FCPS doubled attendance, tripled sponsorship revenue (Club revenue, not FOC's proceeds) and delivered the four best seasons in men's program history, including a breathtaking stretch of 11 unbeaten matches to grab the last playoff spot this spring. Our approach works. Now we scale it. Our plan has three core pillars that will drive long term value for our Fan Owners.1. Build a Strong F.C. Pinzgau SaalfeldenOnce a struggling men's program in Austria's third division, we are on a path to building out a complete and sustainable Club. Our men's first team is consistently competitive and our women's program, relaunched as Project Ascend this spring, is favored to win promotion to the second division. In March, the Austrian Federation approved our application to start the region's first youth Academy next fall. With a strong vision and long term plan, we are on the path to creating a regional powerhouse. 2. Productize the Fan Owner Experience In 2019, Fan Owned Club helped launch the football community ownership model to a U.S. audience. Since that time, we've been thrilled to see soccer fans invest in their local teams, but we want to offer more - not just pride of ownership (we got that, too) but an Owner experience unlike any other. That means insider Access, Influence on operations and the opportunity for Profit. Later this year, we plan to launch our beta Fan Owner Experience (FOX) platform to deliver an even richer, more consistent and more scalable experience to our Fan Owners. 3. Partner With or Acquire Additional Soccer\u0026nbsp;ClubsThere are over 4,000 soccer clubs looking to grow their revenue by deepening engagement with their fans base and grow their fan base. With Fan Owners in 42 states and 8 countries, most of whom were not previously familiar with FC Pinzgau Saalfelden, we've proven that our model can do just that. Our new FOX platform will make it easier, faster and more profitable to partner with new clubs. And an investment in Fan Owned Club means that investors benefit not just from the success of our FC Pinzgau Saalfelden, but also from the success of all our future clubs. We are looking for our next Club partners and have active conversations in several European markets. OUR FIRST CLUB FC Pinzgau Saalfelden were formed in 2007 after the merging of the town's two top football clubs 1. Saalfeldner SK (founded in 1947) and ESV Saalfelden (founded in 1952) into one unified program. Rising up from the lower divisions, the Mountainous Pine Blues currently compete as one of 62 teams in Austria’s third tier, known as the Regionalliga. The club play at the stunning Saalfelden Arena with the dramatic backdrop of the Alps making it one of the most beautiful venues for soccer in Europe.One of the ten members of the competitive Salzburg Regional League (\"Regionalliga Salzburg\"), the league rewards the top two finishers with a place in an exciting six team play-off for promotion to the nationwide 2. Liga; a 16 team league, one tier below the Admiral Bundesliga.In June of 2019,\u0026nbsp;Fan Owned Club began jointly managing FCPS before finalizing the purchase agreement for the\u0026nbsp;LLC (GmbH) that operates FC Pinzgau Saalfelden and makes all Club-related decisions in December 2019.\u0026nbsp;Similar to club ownership in Germany, the Austrian Federation requires a non-profit entity (Verein) to hold the actual license to compete. The Verein is controlled by six members, all of whom hold significant ownership within Fan Owned Club.With a mantra of introducing exciting young loanees, alongside experienced local Austrian talent, Fan Owned Club’s involvement in FCPS has pushed the club into becoming a promotion favorite. After two seasons curtailed by the pandemic, FC Pinzgau Saalfelden finished the recent campaign in the top two and place in the playoff round, solidifying their place in the newly reformed singular third division this fall. PROJECT ASCENDLeveling the playing field, Fan Owned Club launched #ProjectAscend, where we provided six graduating women's college soccer players the chance to continue playing the sport they love in the beautiful Austrian Alps. Our sport-and-mission-driven initiative to become the preeminent destination for women to extend their professional aspirations through soccer is guided by a former NCAA Division I All-Star that never had an opportunity to play professionally, they will help our squad seek their first-ever promotion to the second league. The Frauen\u0026nbsp;now play alongside the Men's first-team at the stunning 1508 SaalfeldenArena with the dramatic backdrop of the Alps making it one of the most beautiful venues for soccer in Europe and an inspiration to all who play on this pitch. With a new crest to unite us, a best-in-class training facility and moving our women’s matches to our main ground, Fan Owned Club is ready to write the next chapter with help from those who want to move women and the game forward. After turning around the Men's program, we are focused on creating more equity and opportunity on the way to building a regional program, chronicling and sharing the experiences of these amazing women as they go on the journey of a lifetime. Formed in 2011/12, the FCPS Women are currently one of seven members of the competitive Salzburger Fruenliga, the league rewarding the top finisher of the playoff, promotion to the nationwide sixteen team 2. Liga, one tier below the Admiral Bundesliga.THE PINZGAU PEDIGREELegendary German footballer Christian Ziege joined as the interim coach in Spring 2019. A former player with Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Liverpool and Tottenham, Ziege was a UEFA Euro ‘96 winner, a FIFA World Cup runner-up in 2002 with 72 caps for the German national team. Christian's involvement has helped establish Pinzgau as a destination for young players to develop their game, including Pablo Ruiz, who signed a multi-year MLS contract after spending the fall season with FCPS.Over the last years, former Pinzgau players who've played under Ziege's tutelage have returned to their respective clubs rejuvenated and revitalizing their professional careers.Andrew Brody significantly contributed to Real Salt Lake's run in the Western Conference playoffs and named 2022 RSL Defensive Player of the Year. A duo from Seattle Sounders joined on loan with Sota Kitahara returning and earning a spot in their first team. Josh Heard led Pacific FC to the Canadian Premier League title. Alfusainey Jatta won the Latvian Cup and League title. Between these relationships with sporting clubs in North America and now a strategic partnership with Shooting Stars in Ghana, we continue to attract players and talents to the region.WHY AUSTRIA?While lesser known globally, we chose Austria very deliberately for our first club. Austria performs above the expectations of the average soccer fan, with their Bundesliga consistently ranked in the top 10 of UEFA’s 55 federations. From the 12-team Bundesliga, five teams vie for a chance to qualify for European competition the following season, whether in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League or Europa Conference League.Whilst aiming for Europe might be a lofty and long-term goal, the success of small but well-run clubs like Wolfsberger AC and LASK (who have faced off against the likes of Tottenham, Manchester United and AS Roma in recent seasons) is a testament to the quality and strength of the sport in Austria’s top league, and a great example of what can be achieved on a very modest budget compared to many other top flight European leagues. Whilst the success of Red Bull Salzburg in Europe is acting as a fantastic draw for Austrian football, attracting considerable international interest, they are of course, without many of the financial constraints than many of their Austrian rivals, making the successes of the other teams even more inspirational.ABOUT AUSTRIAN FOOTBALLAustria is ranked tenth of 55 UEFA nations with five places\u0026nbsp;in European play (2 Champions League, 3 Europa)Austrian Football Association requires Bundesliga clubs to be debt-free, per UEFA Financial Fair Play rulesBest MLS club would be mid-level within League, whereas most other MLS clubs might be suited or 2. LigaThird division is primarily semi-professional,\u0026nbsp;community-based and most do not seek promotion (previously an\u0026nbsp;eighth-placed team was promoted as only applicant)WHAT DO I GET FOR BEING A FAN OWNER?Exclusive and early access to\u0026nbsp;Club-related content and newsLimited edition apparel\u0026nbsp;and other perks based on investment levelCultivate policy and involvement in Club decisionsRegular interaction with Trainer, Sporting Director and playersRights to attend Club meetings in Austria \u0026amp; VIP access to matches and\u0026nbsp;eventsOpportunities to get involved and drive success of FOCINVESTMENT LEVELS + PERKS FOR 2023/24THE BEAUTIFUL TRIP CONTESTAll new investors will be entered to win a VIP Match Day Experience to watch YOUR team play in 2024 or 2025 season in the fairy tale beautiful Austrian Alps including:VIP Match Day Experience at 1508 Saalfelden ArenaThree Nights Four-Star Accommodation for TwoPersonal Meet \u0026amp; Greet with First Team(s)Dinner with Founders Match Worn and Collectable FCPS Signed CollateralAnd more… an experience of a lifetimeNo investment or purchase required to participate in contest.To be entered, email: ownit@fanownedclub.com","location":"Nashville, TN","website":"https://fanownedclub.com","total_amount_raised":569454,"total_investors":456,"is_funded":true,"is_active":true,"quality_score":4,"related_urls":["https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub","https://fanownedclub.com"]},"media":{"share_image_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/56318/xxl_blob.jpg","logo_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/logo/56318/large_blob","header_media_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/56318/standard_blob.jpg","cover_photo_url":"https://uploads.wefunder.com/uploads/company/header_media_photo/56318/standard_blob.jpg"},"links":{"company_url":"https://fanownedclub.com","linkedin_url":"https://linkedin.com/company/fanownedclub/","twitter_url":"https://twitter.com/fcpsen","facebook_url":"https://www.facebook.com/FCPinzgau","instagram_url":"https://instagram.com/fcpinzgau","youtube_url":"https://youtube.com/fcpinzgau."},"highlights":[],"quick_facts":[{"index":1,"claim_id":"claim-fact-1","value":"⏫ Join almost 500 others who have already invested in ownership of a professional soccer club"},{"index":2,"claim_id":"claim-fact-2","value":"⚽️ Unprecedented access to participation in and influence of key operational and strategic decisions"},{"index":3,"claim_id":"claim-fact-3","value":"⏫ Wouldn’t it be cool to say “yeah, I own part of a European Soccer Club”? 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It will be global, and it will be digital, but it will also be personal. And nothing is more personal than when you have skin in the game! Steve and I worked closely together in the late 90’s. His work ethic, integrity and grit always impressed me. When we reconnected recently and he told me about Fan Owned Club, I immediately recognized the untapped opportunity to not only provide a unique experience for fans of European soccer, but to scale that out from one-to-many clubs, and potentially to many other sports. With FC Pinzgau Saalfelden, Fan Owned Club has already proven that the fan ownership model can reshape the direction of a club. The success of the women’s program, the launch this year of the youth academy and the resurgence of the men’s team are proof of that. But now with a second European club partnership on the horizon and the work underway to create a scalable platform to work with more teams, the future looks very bright for Fan Owned Club and their very talented team. 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Build a strong, sustainable FC Pinzgau SaalfeldenMen:\u0026nbsp;qualified for the ’22-’23 playoffs, currently sit 3rd\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Women:\u0026nbsp;promoted, currently 2 pts out of 1st in 2nd divisionYouth:\u0026nbsp;launched area’s first r...","published_at":"2023-12-01T23:26:46Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/169004","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/169004"},{"id":168358,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:168358","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Traction","preview":"Fan Owned Club November 23 MeetingLate last year, we charted a new course embodied by a three part strategy. First, we were going to continue to build our Austrian FC into a strong, sustainable Club. With both our men's and women's teams near the top of the table and our youth academy officially launched, we are definitely checking that box. Second, our focus was on productizing the Fan Owner Experience to prepare to scale it. This fall saw a number of improvements in preparation for January,...","published_at":"2023-11-14T21:34:19Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/168358","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/168358"},{"id":168345,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:168345","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Hooray!","preview":"Today, our recent investors should have received an email from Wefunder with the following message: You're An Investor In Fan Owned Club!This means, after much anticipation, our rolling close finally completed and we can start the perks process. What Happens NextFan Owned Club has received the funds that were being held in escrow, but we have not yet received the list of investors. I expect that to happen early next week. Once in hand, we will match investors up to perk levels and send you a ...","published_at":"2023-11-03T19:47:02Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/168345","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/168345"},{"id":167988,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:167988","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Drum roll please...","preview":"Two big pieces of news...well one big and one medium. The Big News. Just over 12 months after initiating the search for our next partner club, we have a formal agreement routing with Club #2. This FC plays in the premier league of their federation. They view their new relationship with Fan Owned Club as a secret weapon, and we could not agree more. We are confident that with Fan Owner support, we will be competing for trophies. Our plan is to announce publicly no later than the week of Novemb...","published_at":"2023-10-20T21:03:06Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/167988","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/167988"},{"id":167501,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:167501","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"The View From the Top is Pretty Nice","preview":"Sunday Fan Owners watching our livestream were treated to a dramatic extra-time goal by men's captain Tamas Tandari that vaulted the FC Pinzgau Saalfelden\u0026nbsp;men's team into first place. This was only hours after the\u0026nbsp;women's team earned a 2-0 victory to hold onto 1st place in the 2nd division. Both teams are on top of their respective tables.And yet, maybe the best moment of the weekend? Our monthly Fan Owner call on Saturday where men's trainer and Academy head Johannes Schützinger jo...","published_at":"2023-10-02T13:37:15Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/167501","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/167501"},{"id":167383,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:167383","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Club on the Rise","preview":"Consider that in 2018, FC Pinzgau Saalfelden (FCPS) was essentially a relegation zone men's 3rd division club with a \"country\" women's program and a small youth rec program. Then came Fan Owned Club and our investors from 43 states and 8 countries (and counting). Today? The men's team is 2 points out of first and the women's team is undefeated, sitting on top of the table in their first season in the 2nd division. We launched the area's only Austrian Football Federation sanctioned youth Acade...","published_at":"2023-09-25T17:19:51Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/167383","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/167383"},{"id":167248,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:167248","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Save the Date - September 30","preview":"Earlier this year we announced that the Austrian Federation had accepted our application to start the area's first registered youth Academy. This was an important step in our long term plan to increase the value of our first club. With the Academy now officially launched and our men's team near the top of the table, now is the perfect time for a chat with our Academy Director and Men's Head Coach. Join us on September 30 at 10 am central, 11 am eastern for our next Fan Owner Call. Invitations...","published_at":"2023-09-20T00:52:30Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/167248","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/167248"},{"id":167169,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:167169","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"What a Start!","preview":"After a frenetic close to the summer transfer period that brought ten new faces to our women’s program, we finally have a chance to exhale and enjoy what is shaping up to be a tremendous season in Saalfelden.\u0026nbsp; Credit to everyone on the staff but especially to Christian Herzog, Chris Sydney, Sierra Cristiano, David Herman and Henry Caver.\u0026nbsp; Match Live StreamsDue to continued reliability issues with fan.at, we will also be streaming all men’s and women’s matches via the Veo Live app.\u0026n...","published_at":"2023-09-15T19:20:17Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/167169","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/167169"},{"id":165792,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:165792","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Watch FC Pinzgau LIVE in ÖFB Cup","preview":"Our men's incredible march to secure a playoff spot in the last match came with an extra benefit - participation in this year's Austrian (ÖFB) Cup. Each year the winner earns an automatic spot in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. Prize money this year for this stage is €500K.Our first round match of the #ÖFBCup will be played at our home pitch against rival league rival Bischofshofen Sportklub 1933 tomorrow and will be streamed live on ÖFB platforms at 18:00 CET (12:00pm ...","published_at":"2023-07-21T15:03:39Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/165792","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/165792"},{"id":164391,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164391","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"What's the Big Deal?","preview":"Last week, we shared the new logo for Football Campus, our new Youth Academy that starts this fall. You may be wondering why this is such a big deal. Simply put, Youth Academies are a critical component to driving franchise value across the football world. They help clubs attract talent, creating a pipeline of young, less expensive players for the first team and over time can generate a steady stream of transfer fees. According to Deloitte, transfer fees represent a substantial portion of rev...","published_at":"2023-06-06T17:53:00Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/164391","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164391"},{"id":164016,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:164016","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Pillar 3: Drive Scale by Adding New Clubs","preview":"I am not by nature a stargazer. Anyone that knows me well knows that I am among the least likely to notice or care that a celebrity might be in our midst, something that comes up more frequently than you might think living in Nashville. Still, it was bit surreal last week to find myself in conversation with two different FC chairmen discussing a potential partnership with Fan Owned Club. So, I thought it might make sense to go a bit out of order and update you on our third strategic pillar.Fa...","published_at":"2023-05-22T16:23:34Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/164016","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/164016"},{"id":163857,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:163857","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Building a Stronger Club","preview":"Two important announcements came out this week that relate directly to our first strategic pillar, Build a Strong FC Pinzgau Saalfelden, which is focused on increasing the value of our first club.Yesterday, we announced publicly the fall launch of our Football Campus, which will be Western Austria’s first Youth Academy registered with the Austrian Football Federation. This is a big deal, as it will both develop a pipeline of young talent, but also generate future transfer fee income. Globally...","published_at":"2023-05-16T20:33:26Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/163857","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/163857"},{"id":163786,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:163786","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Lower Minimum Investment - Limited Time","preview":"How is it May, already? It seems like only yesterday that we were preparing for our spring season and especially for the launch of #Project Ascend. And what a spring it has been! • Buoyed by six US players, our women are making a promotion run.• The men are in the 3rd div. playoffs for only the second time in Club history.• We were approved to start the area’s first Youth Academy this fall.We are building something, and this may be the most exciting time yet to be a Fan Owner. And if you have...","published_at":"2023-05-12T20:04:17Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/163786","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/163786"},{"id":159956,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:159956","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Five Days to Go!","preview":"Hello Everyone!The last few weeks have been a whirlwind as we work hard to lay the foundation for next year’s success. But over the weekend, we took time for my favorite part of Fan Owned Club - our Fan Owner calls. On a busy Saturday in December during a World Cup quarter final match, no less, Fan Owners from around the U. S. and several countries tuned in to listen, share and discuss our plans for the business and for FC Pinzgau Saalfelden. The bulk of the meeting was spent reviewing our th...","published_at":"2022-12-14T23:13:37Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/159956","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/159956"},{"id":159774,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:159774","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Fan Owned Club Update Pillar 3: Partnering to Build Scale","preview":"Hello Fan Owners!This Previous updates have focused on the first two of our three core pillars:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Productizing the Fan Owner ExperienceGrowing our audience beyond the current basePartnering with more Clubs\u0026nbsp;This update relates to the third pillar.\u0026nbsp;Similar to the second, it is all about growth, but in this case rather than expansion through our first club, we approach it by bringing in new clubs, through partnership or acquisition.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Our vision was always to add more...","published_at":"2022-12-06T19:53:42Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/159774","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/159774"},{"id":159562,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:159562","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Expanding on Pillar 1 and Black Friday Promotion","preview":"Hello Everyone!In my last update, I gave a brief overview of the three growth pillars that we are pursuing:Productizing the Fan Owner ExperienceGrowing our audience beyond the current basePartnering with more Clubs\u0026nbsp;Today, I want to give you a bit more detail on the first one.\u0026nbsp; While the second two pillars are clearly about growth, the first one is really the linchpin of what we are trying to do here at Fan Owned Club.\u0026nbsp; There’s nothing quite like having skin in the game, and we ...","published_at":"2022-11-23T23:28:24Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/159562","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/159562"},{"id":159460,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:159460","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"What a Finish! - Big Update with FOC","preview":"Hello Everyone!What a finish! \u0026nbsp; After a tough mid-campaign stretch, our men’s team finished the Fall with six consecutive wins, putting us in an excellent position when we restart play in the Spring.\u0026nbsp; Now, as we head into the winter break,\u0026nbsp; we wanted to take a minute with our Fan Owners - we have some exciting announcements to share with you.It's no secret that our passionate Fan Owners are the cornerstone of everything we do, but our aspirations reach far beyond just the clubh...","published_at":"2022-11-18T12:32:36Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/159460","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/159460"},{"id":157792,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:157792","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"An Interview with the GOAT, Christian Ziege","preview":"Fan Owned Club has a vision that everyday fans can have an Owner experience normally reserved for the ultra-wealthy. That means Access, Influence and the chance to Profit when our teams do well. In 2019, our Fan Owners helped purchase our first club, FC Pinzgau Saalfelden, a struggling third division team little known outside of Austria. Today we have Fan Owners in over 30 states and 6 countries and both our men’s and women’s squads are competing for promotion. Our Sporting Director and forme...","published_at":"2022-08-29T17:19:00Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/157792","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/157792"},{"id":133437,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:133437","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Let's Go For Three!","preview":"On Wednesday, I returned from Austria, where I had the pleasure of watching our team, FC Pinzgau Saalfelden, win it's home opener 4-0 to assume the top spot on the table with six points in the first two matches. Fittingly, a rainbow appeared over the pitch, minutes after the match ended. It is still early in a long season, but I am not sure that a beer ever tasted colder than that night. Ownership does that to you. It changes everything. Our journey continues today at 1 pm eastern. And though...","published_at":"2022-08-05T15:04:51Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/133437","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/133437"},{"id":133120,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:133120","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"My Fan Owned Club Story","preview":"by Steve Paris, co-founder Fan Owned ClubOne of the most common questions I am asked when I tell people about Fan Owned Club is “How did you get involved?” In early 2018, I purchased an advertising\u0026nbsp;business from Mark. We spent a week together that February, meeting customers and transitioning relationships. In our very first meeting, a client asked Mark what was next for him, and he offered a surprising answer. He was making plans to move his family to Austria, where he was going to buy ...","published_at":"2020-04-21T19:49:08Z","author_name":"Steve Paris","url":"/feed/133120","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/133120"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":268987,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:268987","question":"is it stilll possible to invest?","author_name":"Koen  Korevaar","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-11-14T21:55:31Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-268987","answers":[{"id":269031,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:269031","answer":"It is! We will close this round in the next few weeks, but there is still a bit of time. We would love to have you onboard!","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-11-15T04:13:13Z"}]},{"id":262097,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:262097","question":"I wanted to invest together with my brother for the second tier because we can't invest individually the $495. Is it possible for both of us to get the ownership certificate if I invest 1 order of $495 from the both of us?","author_name":"Jorge Alejandro Morales","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-09-13T17:49:04Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-262097","answers":[{"id":262105,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:262105","answer":"Absolutely. I believe there is a waiting period, but you should also be able to transfer half of the shares into your brother's name through our transfer agent KoreConX. Once you are in and we are closed, reach out to us, and we will help. Thanks! Steve","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-09-13T19:05:45Z"}]},{"id":218384,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:218384","question":"Can I ask how we can watch the matches outside of austria and usa?","author_name":"Sammy Faidy","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-09-11T13:25:45Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-218384","answers":[{"id":218397,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:218397","answer":"Hi Sammy, Thanks for you interest in Fan Owned Club. I have combined responses to both of your questions here. A third party platform (fan.at) livestreams most matches through their website or mobile app. Not all facilities allow them to set up their equipment, so some away matches are not covered other than by our our Twitter stream. Most matches are also available to be watched on replay. Despite all of that, we have truthfully been disappointed with fan.at's reliability and there have been a number of glitches for some expected livestreams. Prior to fan.at, we broadcast the matches ourselves, but the cost was prohibitive at the time. We are exploring other options to more cost effectively stream matches at the end of this fall season, as well as to cover next spring's schedule. Regarding the share price, we cannot make any representations regarding the future movement of the price. It could go up or down, and any investment in a security is inherently risky. We would absolutely be happy to discuss and answer your questions in more detail. You can reach us at ownit@fanownedclub.com. Thank you. Onward! Steve","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-09-11T14:28:37Z"}]},{"id":191041,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:191041","question":"Who, from the senior leadership team, is onsite in Austria overseeing day-by-day operations?","author_name":"Jason Stevens","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-02-03T21:52:05Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-191041","answers":[{"id":191072,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:191072","answer":"David Herman is currently residing in Austria and managing day-to-day operations. If you have any additional questions whatsoever, email us directly (David.Herman@fanownedclub.com)","author_name":"David Herman","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-02-04T03:47:30Z"}]},{"id":187939,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:187939","question":"Based on your perks for each level that I have seen, can the perk levels be combined from previous investments? For example, I invested in Oct. 2020. Would another investment push me over the $1000 mark, provided I paid in $500 each time?","author_name":"Dwayne Hardin","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-01-12T16:53:15Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-187939","answers":[{"id":230002,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:230002","answer":"Perks are cumulative during any given campaign, that is, if you invest $1000 then $500, you would qualify for the $1500 perk level.","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-12-30T21:38:41Z"},{"id":187999,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:187999","answer":"....emall David.Herman@fanownedclub.com to sort out assuring you receive the desired perks for your generous involvement...","author_name":"David Herman","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-01-12T22:12:56Z"}]},{"id":187652,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:187652","question":"Really excited about this opportunity but I'm curious about the pre-money valuation, why is the raise at $28.1M pre- money evaluation? Also if you invest at the $1k level do you get the perks from the previous levels (cap, pin, license plate holder) and owner scarf/two tickets or only the scarf and tickets?","author_name":"Leonardo Lindo","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-01-10T23:29:45Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-187652","answers":[{"id":187736,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:187736","answer":"...the evaluation is based on the the eventual progression of the club's path toward promotion. As we move up through the ranks of the Austrian Bundesliga, the eventual need for additional infrastructure and operational costs would be similar to the valuation of Clubs in the first-division. This would include expansion of the venue, additional staffing, academy foundation et al... In terms of the investor perks, if you invest ahead of the initial $50,000 goal, you would receive a player-issued Hummel hoodie as well...","author_name":"David Herman","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-01-11T10:42:58Z"},{"id":230003,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:230003","answer":"Yes, perks are cumulative! Regarding the pre-money valuation, it is shares outstanding prior to the campaign x the share sale price.","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-12-30T21:39:53Z"}]},{"id":186140,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:186140","question":"Hi, what is the exit strategy for investors? Will there be a marketplace where we can sell our shares if we wish?","author_name":"Cristian Nicolaescu","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-01-05T01:54:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-186140","answers":[{"id":186843,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:186843","answer":"Yes. Once we make the progression towards the second division (promotion), we will transition the shares into a private exchange for Fan Owners to determine the new share price and be able to exchange, share or sell your shares within this environment, but the premise is to build and support the Club through the ranks (the current case study being FC Pinzgau Saalfelden) that when we achieve the pinnacle in Austria Football, those who have invested would potentially benefit from any potential sale or outside investment into the project...","author_name":"David Herman","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-01-07T19:44:50Z"}]},{"id":183752,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:183752","question":"Excited to reserve my investment and do my bit in help reaching the 200k $ goal. Apart from the perks of being an investor, how does this translate in terms of owning fan shares ? As early investors, do we get the club shares at a discounted price ? Or does this investment mean that we have the option to then purchase the shares? It would be great if you could help clarify.","author_name":"Pranav Balachander","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-12-15T04:32:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-183752","answers":[{"id":183952,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:183952","answer":"...be happy to address any additional questions you may have about early investment directly (David.Herman@fanownedclub.com). The share price is the same for all investors via WeFunder with the additional incentive of the authentic team-issued Hummel hoodie with your benefit. We welcome involvement with ALL of our Fan Owners regardless of level of investment in whatever capacity they would want to be included in Club-run operations. Can address that too, via above email...","author_name":"David Herman","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-12-16T14:56:43Z"}]},{"id":182317,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:182317","question":"If I invest in the $5000 level, does the 3 nights hotel and tickets mean annually or one time?","author_name":"Tyler Terry","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-12-02T21:17:46Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-182317","answers":[{"id":182598,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:182598","answer":"...this would be a one-time season selection for the accommodation. However, any other visit to Austria would include match tickets to any additional matches you can attend!","author_name":"David Herman","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-12-04T11:32:56Z"}]},{"id":179884,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:179884","question":"Hi! I have been waiting for my jerseys since you sent that email back in July, Also, nobody is responding to the emails I sent you.","author_name":"Mark Maisonneuve","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-11-18T13:45:11Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-179884","answers":[{"id":182599,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:182599","answer":"...again, please send any/all correspondence to David.Herman@fanownedclub.com and will get you sorted straight-away. Apologies for the belated response in getting you your promised benefit...","author_name":"David Herman","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-12-04T11:33:53Z"}]},{"id":177649,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:177649","question":"Are the 2 tickets at the $5k+ level a one time thing? Or every year?","author_name":"Andy Wolf","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-11-05T02:01:38Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-177649","answers":[{"id":182601,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:182601","answer":"...any time you visit Saalfelden at this level, we will ensure you will have two (or more) tickets available for your sojourn to Austria!","author_name":"David Herman","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-12-04T11:35:34Z"}]},{"id":177304,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:177304","question":"i invested in the first round and see you guys are raising again. i can't remember first round but i did get my hat but the other two items they weren't included in the first round. what would the raise be for this time,expansion etc? thanks","author_name":"John Webster","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-11-02T20:00:08Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-177304","answers":[{"id":182602,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:182602","answer":"...if you have any questions whatsoever about your original investment, please send an email to David.Herman@fanownedclub.com and will get you sorted. The raise limit for this latest launch will be approximately $535,000. Benefits associated for this one will be awarded for this particular one...","author_name":"David Herman","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-12-04T11:38:35Z"}]},{"id":175937,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:175937","question":"What are the perks for each level?","author_name":"Connor Hutyler","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-10-26T17:57:58Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-175937","answers":[{"id":182603,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:182603","answer":"$500+ FCPS Cap, Fan Owner Pin \u0026amp; License Plate Holder. Access to Exclusive Content. $1,000+ Limited Edition Fan Owner Scarf, Two (2) Match Tickets to FCPS Home Match (per Season). Access to Exclusive Content. $1,500+ Limited Edition FCPS Jersey, FCPS Beanie, Two (2) Match Tickets to FCPS Home Match (per Season). $50 Merchandise Credit. Access to Exclusive Content. $2,500+ Limited Edition FCPS Jersey, FCPS Plush Blanket. Two (2) VIP Suite Tickets for FCPS Home Match (per Season), 10% Bonus Shares. Access to Exclusive Content. $5,000+ Authentic FCPS Hummel Pinzgau Hoodie, Three-Nights Hotel in Austria with Four (4) VIP Suite Tickets for any Home Match","author_name":"David Herman","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-12-04T11:39:31Z"}]},{"id":165325,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:165325","question":"How do we receive our 10% bonus shares if we invested in the last round?","author_name":"Bryant Young","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-08-24T02:28:09Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-165325","answers":[{"id":182604,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:182604","answer":"...we will apply them to your shares within KoreConX, where they are registered. Any additional questions regarding the following can be sent to ownit@fanownedclub.com...","author_name":"David Herman","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-12-04T11:40:56Z"}]},{"id":160784,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:160784","question":"Can I still invest right now?","author_name":"Anthony DiPaolo","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-08-01T00:00:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-160784","answers":[{"id":225643,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:225643","answer":"Absolutely! Our round closes in December.","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-16T16:38:28Z"}]},{"id":122756,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:122756","question":"Why and how did you guys decide on the minimum being $500? I would like to invest because it seems like a fun thing!! But would you consider a lower min? Like someone who invests 500 will have \"more\" than the person who invested 150 for example","author_name":"Jorge Alejandro Morales","votes":2,"created_at":"2021-01-02T23:57:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-122756","answers":[{"id":123773,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:123773","answer":"Hi Jorge, we determined the minimum based on a review of both other crowdfunding investments and with insight that the Wefunder team provided. At this time, we are not accepting investments lower than $500. But as you suggested, investments are based on the share price of $10, so investors receive a different number of shares for a different level of investment. We also have packages of perks at higher levels. If an investment does not make sense for you at this time, I hope you will still consider supporting us in other ways. Live streamed matches will be starting again in March, and we also expect to relaunch our merchandise store this spring, as well. Stay tuned and please spread the word. Onward Pinzgau!","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-01-09T16:21:20Z"}]},{"id":89633,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:89633","question":"Have you considered Slack or Teams (free) as a forum to engage and interact with owners? ...at least until an app can be developed.","author_name":"Michael Smith","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-05-10T23:55:26Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-89633","answers":[{"id":225644,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:225644","answer":"We have, though we have not explored it in depth. We love the idea of facilitating more community and more connection among our Fan Owners. Our mobile app launching early next year will have some of that capability, too.","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-11-16T16:41:00Z"}]},{"id":86126,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:86126","question":"What are the current plans (if any) to make FC Pinzgau matches available to watch in the United States?","author_name":"Preston Petri","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-04-15T15:13:15Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-86126","answers":[{"id":86164,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:86164","answer":"Preston - Our Fall 2020 matches will be produced locally by RTS (Regional Television Salzburg) and we intend to stream them worldwide ... There are geoblocking issues in Austria related to sponsored website hosting of the stream, but everyone involved understands the appeal of showcasing the region, FCPS, and the Pinzgau/Salzburg communities to our Fan Owners across the globe. The level of production quality (cameras, audio, graphics, etc) is still TBD; but expect a streaming product on par with the handful of home matches we provided via Vimeo or YouTube last Fall. We do hope to be able to provide Fan Owners an app with one-click functionality for live video, social. Streaming, and other info at some point, so stay tuned! Trey","author_name":"Trey Fitz-Gerald","votes":5,"created_at":"2020-04-15T20:29:32Z"}]},{"id":85773,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:85773","question":"Is the intention for FOC to eventually own percentages of multiple clubs in Europe under the same company umbrella? Also, what do you see as the primary revenue streams for the Pinzgau going forward? My assumption given the size/capacity of the stadium are that the economics of running Pinzgau will be different than that of a traditional soccer club with attendance making up a large portion.","author_name":"Brett Boyer","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-04-11T13:40:46Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-85773","answers":[{"id":85776,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:85776","answer":"Hi Brett, our focus right now is Pinzgau and making the investments necessary to achieve promotion. We made a great start on that this past fall and hope to build on that next season. But once we prove our approach, we will be looking for other opportunities. As far as revenue, we expect our top revenue sources to be consistent with other European clubs with sponsorships, media, transfer fees and matchday all being key drivers that vary based on market and level. In Austria, media revenue starts at the 2nd division level and becomes significant at the Bundesliga level.","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-04-11T14:24:37Z"}]},{"id":85270,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:85270","question":"How do I buy shares?","author_name":"Bill Stanton","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-04-08T02:57:20Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-85270","answers":[{"id":85665,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:85665","answer":"Click on the right side of the page next to the video and follow the instructions from there.","author_name":"Trey Fitz-Gerald","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-04-10T20:57:11Z"}]},{"id":297613,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:297613","question":"@luca albanese, im interested in buying a part of your shares","author_name":"Hugo Amaral","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-12-07T13:42:07Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-297613","answers":[]},{"id":283218,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:283218","question":"I am looking to sell my 2,750 shares and can transfer via KoreConX. If you are looking to buy back or could connect me with another Fan Owner, that would be greatly appreciated.","author_name":"Luca Albanese","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-05-08T18:38:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-283218","answers":[]},{"id":268244,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:268244","question":"Hi, when do investor perks get sent out to investors?","author_name":"Justin Piazza","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-11-06T21:48:46Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-268244","answers":[{"id":268245,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:268245","answer":"Hi Justin! We will start to process them this week. Please see Friday's update for more details. Thanks! Steve","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-11-06T21:53:52Z"}]},{"id":267271,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:267271","question":"Do shareholders purchasing the security being offered here (i.e. common stock) have voting rights? Unclear from the information outlined in the Form C. If they do have voting rights, it would seem that the lead investor ultimately controls the individual shareholder's ability to vote through the SPV, correct? Thanks in advance for clarifying.","author_name":"Victor Sanchez-Lloveras","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-10-30T03:21:22Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-267271","answers":[{"id":267345,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:267345","answer":"Hi Victor, GREAT questions. Our whole purpose is to give fans a voice. As such, all of our shares are common shares. We regularly poll all of our Fan Owners and want every Fan Owner to have input and influence. Because of this, myself and others on the team are broadly available anytime. For legally binding votes, of which there have been few, we officially operate under an SPV, which technically means that our lead investor Peter Corbett would vote the current block and Tim Fogarty votes the last block. That has not come into play yet, but both Tim and Pete are up for input. Not a perfect answer, but hopefully useful. Reach out with more questions directly at ownit@fanownedclub.com.","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-10-30T23:15:03Z"}]},{"id":263216,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:263216","question":"Is this a \"one-time\" buy in or does this need to be renewed/purchased annually?","author_name":"William Marcum","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-09-24T02:27:38Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/fanownedclub#question-263216","answers":[{"id":263284,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:263284","answer":"Once you purchase shares you are an owner for life or at least until you sell or transfer them!","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-09-25T14:17:43Z"},{"id":263285,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:263285","answer":"Happy to answer any other specific questions at ownit@fanownedclub.com. Thanks, Steve","author_name":"Steve Paris","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-09-25T14:18:11Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"How do I buy shares?","answer":"Click on the right side of the page next to the video and follow the instructions from there."},{"question":"Do you intend to eventually pay dividends? If I were to invest, I would like to hold my shares long term and if so I would like to benefit financially without having to sell my shares.","answer":"Great question Baron. \u0026nbsp;Dividends are part of our long term plan; however,\u0026nbsp;we do not have a set timeline. \u0026nbsp;Our first priority is to invest in the club and\u0026nbsp;build on our success last fall to\u0026nbsp;continue our path towards promotion."},{"question":"I see it says the first 200,000 of the raise get a hoodie, how can we tell if that limit has been met. More importantly, are there streaming options for all the games? If so, on what platform?","answer":"Hi Zach! The $200,000 level has not been reached yet. Yes all future matches will be streamed. We haven’t settled on a long term platform yet as we have been testing a few different options. We also plan to include an archived section on the website for past matches."},{"question":"Is the intention for FOC to eventually own percentages of multiple clubs in Europe under the same company umbrella? Also, what do you see as the primary revenue streams for the Pinzgau going forward? My assumption given the size/capacity of the stadium are that the economics o...","answer":"Hi Brett, our focus right now is Pinzgau and making the investments necessary to achieve promotion. We made a great start on that this past fall and hope to build on that next season. But once we prove our approach, we will be looking for other opportunities. As far as revenue, we expect our top revenue sources to be consistent with other European clubs with sponsorships, media, transfer fees and matchday all being key drivers that vary based on market and level. In Austria, media revenue sta..."},{"question":"This is exciting and I am following the launch. Could you expand on or point me in the best direction to learn what each League Level (Bundesliga, Europa, Champions, etc) is, listed in the Investor Perks?","answer":"Hi Stewart!\u0026nbsp; The investor perk descriptions at each level are\u0026nbsp;on the site but very easy to miss.\u0026nbsp; They in the section labeled\u0026nbsp;\"Buy Stock\" which can be found directly below\u0026nbsp;the green Invest button.\u0026nbsp; Click the gray text \"see investor perks from $1,000 to $10,000.\"\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;If you have more questions after reading, feel free to reach out to me directly at ownit@fanownedclub.com​.\u0026nbsp; Thanks!​"}]}}}