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Who are we?

At Deporvillage we are lovers of sport and we work for lovers of sport. If you are a sports or healthy lifestyle enthusiast, looking for top brands at competitive prices, this is, without a doubt, your playground. We love cycling - the Tour de France and La Vuelta above all and wholeheartedly- as well as running and also triathlon, swimming, the gym and outdoor sports.

Mission

To promote the health and wellbeing of society, offering a specialised online service selling sports equipment (especially for cycling, running and outdoor) with an exceptional shopping experience.

Vision

After becoming market leader in Spain in this sector and strengthening their presence in France, Italy and Portugal, Deporvillage has a new goal: to market their products globally.

Values

Specialisation
Sport and healthy lifestyle promotion
Excellent customer service
Easy user experience
Effective and efficient processes
Brand and product variety
Focus on results and drive within the organisation and team
Decentralised leadership for each team member
Meritocracy

Our origins speak for us

Founded in 2010 by Xavier Pladellorens (CEO) and Àngel Corcuera (CPO and Co-founder), we received the definitive push by winning the SeedRocket competition, bringing in backing from some of the most recognised business angels in the country, such as François Derbaix (Toprural), Luis Martin Cabiedes (Cabiedes & Partners), David Tomás (Cyberclick).

In 2015, thanks to the excellent future prospects of the company, important venture capital companies such as Samaipata (Spain) and P101 (Italy) as well as Grupo Mediaset were added to our list of shareholders. The total amount invested in the company is 7 million euros.

As friends and shareholders, Xavier Pladellorens and Àngel Corcuera continue developing Deporvillage successfully in Europe, having already established themselves in Italy, France and Portugal. In 2017, we reached 35 million euros, strengthening our leadership in Spain and increasing sales overseas. In 2018, we will open our doors to more than 200 countries worldwide, with the launch of our English and German websites.

Xavier Pladellorens y Àngel Corcuera, fundadores de Deporvillage

Xavier Pladellorens and Àngel Corcuera, founders of Deporvillage

Where do we work “out”?

Our team, which is made up of more than 100 people, is divided between our head office in Manresa, our offices in Barcelona and our warehouse, from where we deliver a wide range of products within just 24 hours. Together we make up a great team of professionals with lots of experience and specialisation in each area.

With the aim to continue moving the business forward, we are organised in 11 departments: Business Development, Marketing & Design, Finance & Administration, HR, Sales, Supply, Customer Service, Content & Translation, It & Business Intelligence.

Our History

2010

Founded

Deporvillage was founded in Barcelona at the hands of two entrepreneurs: Xavier Pladellorens and Àngel Corcuera.

2011

Recognition

Their project won the recognition of SeedRocket giving them the injection needed for their funding and growth.

2012

Impulse

Deporvillage started to build their solid team and their journey towards growth began.

2013

New Markets

Deporvillage launched their online shops in Italy and France.

2014

Growth

Deporvillage strengthened their position in the market and changed warehouse. The company landed in Portugal and added outdoor as a new product category on the website.

2015

2nd Round of Funding

A second round of funding was closed, bringing in 4 million euros. Deporvillage started advertising on TV.

2016

>20M

The company’s turnover increased to well above 20 million euros. The business went from being a startup to becoming a reference in the sector with excellent future prospects.

2017

Growth

The company’s turnover increased, reaching 35 million euros. Deporvillage strengthened their leadership in Spain while continuing to improve their overseas sales.

2018

Expansion

Two new websites were launched in German and English representing the company’s global expansion. Sales continued to grow, with turnover reaching 45 million euros. Deporvillage is now a European benchmark.

Our Growth

Since we started out, we’ve not stopped growing. In 2016, we doubled our turnover, growing by 100%, in 2017 we reached 35 million euros and in 2018 we reached 45 million, as well as expanding globally.

0,5M

2011

1,5M

2012

3,5M

2013

6,5M

2014

10M

2015

22M

2016

35M

2017

45M

2018

Deporvillage takes on the world

If we are sure of one thing that is our determination to grow and improve constantly. Our products are currently marketed in more than 100 countries worldwide, and if we have managed this, it has been thanks to the great team that we all make up with our energy, perseverance and positivism.