What IVN does

IVN A/S operates a Denmark-based, membership-driven network organization serving entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. The company was founded in 2016 by the creators of the "Iværksætter Netværk" Facebook group, which originated in 2009 and has since grown to over 115,000 members, making it the country's largest entrepreneur community. The company is registered in Denmark as IVN A/S (CVR 40046712), headquartered in Ebeltoft, with an additional address in Risskov, and operates with 1-10 employees.

IVN's core offerings are organized into four product pillars: (1) Netværksgrupper — small facilitated peer groups of 10-15 members meeting monthly for structured sparring; (2) Det store Iværksætter Netværk — the large Facebook community for peer Q&A; (3) IVN Events — in-person activities across Denmark including walk 'n' talks, presentations, Christmas parties, and annual workaways with overnight stays; and (4) Viden — a knowledge hub comprising 94+ video talks, 152 articles, and 21+ downloadable templates covering business development, legal, marketing, HR, and finance. The platform is delivered via a web-based content management system integrated with Facebook, with no native mobile app, no public API, and no proprietary technology beyond the content CMS.

IVN's business model is a single annual subscription priced at 4,995 DKK (excluding VAT), invoiced once per year via email. Distribution is community-led and self-serve, leveraging the Facebook group as a top-of-funnel acquisition channel and the ivn.dk website for signup, with members matched to one of 10 Danish city-based network groups. No institutional funding, M&A activity, or external ownership has been disclosed, and revenue mechanics are entirely subscription-recurring with optional partner-driven member discounts.

Name

IVN

Legal name

IVN A/S

Website

https://ivn.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IVN is a Denmark-based membership network for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals, offering 4,995 DKK annual subscriptions that include facilitated peer groups, a 115,000-member Facebook community, nationwide events, and a knowledge library of talks, articles, and business templates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Risskov

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Subscription: IVN generates revenue through annual membership subscriptions at 4,995 DKK per year (excluding VAT). The subscription provides access to facilitated network groups, the large entrepreneur Facebook group, events across Denmark, and downloadable templates. Payment is invoiced annually via email.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IVN (Iværksætter Netværk) is a paid, membership-based entrepreneur network operating in Denmark. Members (individuals, not companies) pay an annual subscription of 4,995 DKK to access (1) small facilitated peer network groups of 10–15 entrepreneurs meeting monthly, (2) membership in Denmark's largest Facebook-based entrepreneur community, (3) nationwide in-person events including walk 'n' talks, lectures, and annual workaways, and (4) a knowledge library of video talks, articles, and downloadable business templates.

Product overview

IVN is a network for entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals offering a membership-based platform with four core product pillars: (1) Netværksgrupper — small facilitated peer groups of 10-15 members meeting monthly for structured sparring; (2) Det store Iværksætter Netværk — the large Facebook-based community for peer Q&A and support; (3) IVN Events — in-person networking events across Denmark including walk 'n' talks, lectures, and workaways; and (4) Viden (Knowledge) — a content hub combining IVN Talks video library (94+ videos), an articles archive (152 articles), and downloadable Skabeloner (21+ business document templates). Membership is priced at 4,995 kr./year. The platform is built for Danish entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals who need networking, community, sales support, sparring, and knowledge resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IVN Netværksgrupper (Peer Network Groups) Small facilitated peer network groups of 10–15 entrepreneurs and self-employed members who meet monthly to provide mutual sparring, support, and motivation on shared challenges and projects. Members are matched to a group based on their nearest Danish city.
• Det store Iværksætter Netværk (Large Facebook Entrepreneur Network) Denmark's largest Facebook-based entrepreneur community where members help each other with business challenges and questions, providing quick answers and broad peer support across the Danish entrepreneur ecosystem.
• IVN Events Nationwide in-person networking events across Denmark including walk 'n' talks, lectures, Christmas parties, and annual multi-day workaway trips with overnight accommodation, food, and structured networking.
• IVN Talks (Video Talk Library) On-demand library of 94+ video talks and webinars featuring successful entrepreneurs and specialists discussing topics such as business ideas, branding, marketing, sales, financing, IT systems, economics, and network building.
• IVN Skabeloner (Business Templates) Downloadable templates for entrepreneurs covering business development, legal documents, marketing, HR, and finance including business plans, employment contracts, operating budgets, invoices, terms of trade, and other operational documents.
• IVN Artikler (Articles) Educational articles and knowledge archive of 152 pieces covering topics such as business ideas, business models, branding, communication, marketing, networking, sales, financing, IT systems, financial management, production, and delivery for Danish entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 115,000+ entrepreneurs helped through the network since 2009

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various Partner CompaniesminorOthersIVN partners with a range of relevant companies that commit to offering members advantageous agreements on products and services typically necessary and/or interesting for entrepreneurs. Only personal information necessary for the partner's delivery of products and services will be shared.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Mighty Networks: SaaS platform for building paid membership communities with courses, content, and events. Comparable business model (paid subscription community + content + events) and a potential infrastructure competitor or partner for community-based membership organizations.
• Patreon: Subscription-based membership platform enabling recurring paid community access. Comparable revenue mechanics (annual recurring subscription, member-gated content and community), though serving creators and their audiences rather than entrepreneurs.

Regional players

• SCORE: US-based nonprofit providing free mentorship, workshops, and networking resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Comparable mission and service mix (mentorship/networking/content/events for entrepreneurs), though US-only and free rather than paid membership.

Direct peers

• Vistage: Membership-based peer advisory organization for CEOs and SMB leaders, organized into local chair-facilitated groups that meet monthly. Highly comparable business model: paid membership, facilitated peer groups, events, and content resources targeting business owners.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer network for executives and business owners built around small, facilitated peer groups plus events, content, and leadership development resources. Direct analogue of IVN's small-group + community + content model at the executive level.
• Dansk Erhverv: Danish Chamber of Commerce providing membership-based services to businesses including networking events, knowledge resources, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable as a Denmark-headquartered membership organization serving entrepreneurs and SMBs, though with a broader industry-association remit.
• Startup Grind: Global entrepreneur community operating local chapters with events, content, and online networking for founders. Comparable community-led GTM, event-driven engagement, and content-led member acquisition targeting the same entrepreneur persona.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Global membership-based peer group network for entrepreneurs offering facilitated small-group learning, events, and content. Closely mirrors IVN's model of monthly facilitated peer groups combined with larger community and events, scaled to higher revenue tiers and global footprint.

Emerging players

• Founder Institute: Pre-seed accelerator and entrepreneur training program with structured cohorts, mentorship, and a global founder community. Comparable target customer (aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs) and content-led model, though structured as a program rather than ongoing membership.
• Indie Hackers: Online community and content platform for independent entrepreneurs and bootstrapped founders. Comparable audience (self-employed founders) and community + content monetization model, though purely digital rather than hybrid online + in-person.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ivn.dk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ivn-dk
• Instagraminstagram.com/ivn.dk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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