# Club Champion

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/club-champion

- Industry: Retail
- Headquarters: Willowbrook, US
- Website: www.clubchampiongolf.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Angel (May 1, 2010)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Club Champion LLC, based in the US, excels in custom golf club fitting and manufacturing, focused on enhancing golfer performance through precision equipment tailored to individual needs.Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Willowbrook, US, Club Champion LLC specializes in custom golf club fitting and hand-built clubs. The company was established by Keith Bank and Nick Sherburne, with Adam Levy serving as the CEO. In February 2019, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners acquired Club Champion alongside company management, allowing Summit Partners to retain a minority equity stake. The company has successfully raised USD 2.50 mn through an Angel funding round, which was fully utilized by that round.Club Champion specializes in custom golf club fitting and hand-built golf clubs, focusing on enhancing each golfer's performance through tailored equipment solutions. Their offerings include comprehensive fittings that utilize advanced technology to analyze swing speed, ball spin, and launch angle. This data-driven approach allows Master Fitters to recommend optimal combinations of shafts and clubheads tailored to individual golfers. Their services cater to a diverse clientele, from beginners to seasoned PGA professionals, with the aim of improving distance, consistency, and overall game performance. Club Champion operates in multiple markets including North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.Club Champion generates revenue through direct-to-consumer transactions involving custom golf club fittings and bespoke golf clubs. Clients can schedule fittings lasting from one to three hours to analyze and select equipment based on specific requirements. Following the fitting process, customers can purchase hand-built clubs tailored to their measurements. The pricing includes a full bag fitting at USD 100 with a custom club purchase, while other fitting types vary in price based on services rendered. This direct sales model allows Club Champion to effectively cater to individual customers while also offering gift cards and promotional financing options.Club Champion plans to utilize its recent funding to enhance its service offerings and expand into new markets. The company is working on launching new custom fitting technologies aimed at improving the accuracy and efficiency of its services. Additionally, it aims to increase its presence in international markets, particularly targeting expansion into Europe and Asia by 2025. The funding acquired in February 2019 will support these initiatives as the company seeks to elevate its operational capabilities and reach new customers.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, May 1, 2010, $2.5M — KB Partners

## Investors

- KB Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kb-partners) — Angel