Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP)

What Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) does

The Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP), operating as the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham), is a private non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 2012 and headquartered at 7/F Unit B, 8 Rockwell, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Philippines. The chamber's stated mission is to bring together the Nordic-Philippine business community in the Philippines and facilitate trade and investment between the two regions. It is governed by a Board led by President Bo Lundqvist and managed by Executive Director Axel Fries, with a small operating team (Business Partnerships and Events Manager Maan Yu, Associate Jose Reyes) of 1–10 employees.

NordCham operates a tiered Business Partnership program — Individual (PHP 10,000/year), Gold (PHP 30,000/year, ~100 organizations), Platinum (PHP 100,000/year), and Diamond (PHP 250,000/year) — granting access to networking events, referrals, exclusive briefings, advertising, and representation. Beyond membership, the chamber sells advisory services including Market Studies, Trade Matching, Market Visit arrangements, Business Development support, and Government Relations advocacy, completing 30+ consulting assignments for Nordic companies over a three-year window. Its core technology is a Glueup-powered membership and event registration platform that underpins the website, event sign-ups, and partner directory.

The chamber's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, monetizing through subscription membership, fee-based consulting, and event sponsorship from Diamond/Platinum partners such as BDO Unibank, IWG (Regus/Spaces), Turkish Airlines, Dusit Thani Manila, BPI, CGI, and Philip Morris. Signature annual events — Nordic Sustainability Awards, Nordic Ambassadors' Forum, Viking Party Manila, Midsommar Feast, and the newer Nordic Philippine Business Awards — draw 1000+ attendees and sustain engagement with the four Nordic embassies (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden), other European chambers (Dutch, French, German-Philippine, British, Philippines-Norway), and Philippine regulators including MARINA, ARTA, the Bureau of Customs, the Department of National Defense, and the Department of Energy. Content programs include the Nordic-Philippine Sustainability Book, monthly community updates, and the Nordic Talks podcast/video series on UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Name

Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP)

Legal name

Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc.

Website

https://nordcham.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nordic Business Council Philippines (NordCham) is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 2012 in Makati that facilitates trade and investment between the Nordic-Baltic region and the Philippines through tiered membership, advisory services, awards programs, and embassy-backed networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade-Related Infrastructure & Logistics Development (BPADAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Trade facilitation services
• Business networking events
• Market entry consulting
• Membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees at multiple tiers: Individual (PHP 10,000/year), Gold (PHP 30,000/year), Platinum (PHP 100,000/year), Diamond (PHP 250,000/year). Membership provides access to networking events, business referrals, exclusive information, workshops, and advertising opportunities.
2. Business Consulting Services: Fee-based consulting assignments including market studies, distributor searches, partner searches, government relations, and market entry consultation for Nordic companies entering the Philippine market.
3. Event Sponsorships and Advertising: Revenue generated through sponsorship of events and advertising in the chamber's communication outlets including community updates, website, directory, and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) operates as a bilateral trade facilitation chamber of commerce connecting Nordic and Baltic companies with the Philippine market. Its core offerings include tiered Business Partnership Memberships (Individual, Gold, Platinum, Diamond) providing networking access, business referrals, exclusive information, and government advocacy; paid consulting assignments covering market studies, distributor and partner searches, market visit coordination, and business development; plus events, awards, and content programs (Nordic Talks, Nordic Sustainability Awards, Nordic Philippine Business Awards) that connect members and promote trade between the two regions.

Product overview

Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) operates as a service-oriented business membership organization rather than a technology product company. The chamber provides a portfolio of advisory and facilitation services including Market Study Services, Trade Matching Services, Market Visit Services, Business Development Services, and Government Relations Services. Additionally, NordCham offers membership programs with tiered benefits (Individual, Gold, Platinum, Diamond), organizes award programs (Nordic Sustainability Awards, Nordic Philippine Business Awards), runs committee programs (Sustainability Committee, Joint Maritime Committee), and publishes the Nordic-Philippine Sustainability Book. The chamber functions primarily as a business networking and trade facilitation organization connecting Nordic/Baltic companies with the Philippine market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Market Study Services Comprehensive market analysis services for Nordic companies evaluating entry into the Philippine market, including market overview and potential assessment, competitive landscape analysis, market testing, and entry modes consultation.
• Trade Matching Services Facilitation of business connections through client search, distributor search, partner search, and supplier search to establish trade relationships between Nordic/Baltic companies and Philippine businesses.
• Market Visit Services Arrangement of one-on-one meetings with prospective clients, distributors, and partners, including meeting facilitation, coaching, business seminars, and business delegation coordination for Nordic companies exploring the Philippine market.
• Business Development Services Meeting arrangement and sales representation services to support business growth and market expansion for Nordic and member companies in the Philippine market.
• Government Relations Services Advocacy services representing Nordic-Philippine business interests before Philippine government bodies and regulatory agencies, including participation in ARTA's Ease of Doing Business Convention and direct engagement with MARINA, the Bureau of Customs, the Department of National Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Finance.
• Business Partnership Membership Tiered annual membership program offering business referrals, networking events, exclusive information access, business workshops, advertising opportunities, membership database access, representation on business issues, and credibility benefits across Individual (PHP 10,000/year), Gold (PHP 30,000/year), Platinum (PHP 100,000/year), and Diamond (PHP 250,000/year) tiers billed annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 organizations participate in Gold membership tier; annual events attract 1000+ attendees; 30+ consulting assignments completed over 3 years; 102 events hosted in 2021 with 21 on sustainability

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

55 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, support and minor.

• Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026NordCham Executive Director Axel Fries paid courtesy visit to MARINA reinforcing longstanding maritime partnership between Nordic region and Philippines. Hundreds of thousands of Filipino seafarers serve aboard Nordic vessels.
• Bureau of Customs PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Courtesy visit to introduce NordCham and explore collaboration on shared programs. Discussed Enhanced Trade Facilitation Program.
• Department of National Defense PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Courtesy visit to present Nordic-Philippine Strategic Defense Alliance Summit 2027 and explore collaboration in defense sector.
• ABS-CBN FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Presenter at SustainabilitiEASE joint sustainability briefing, highlighting ESG partnership opportunities.
• ESGpediamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Presenter at SustainabilitiEASE providing deep dive into ESG reporting requirements and compliance guidance.
• BDO UnibankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Hosted roundtable discussion with Ukrainian business delegation exploring bilateral trade and product expansion opportunities.
• Embassy of Ukraine to the PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Honorary Partnership conferred during 2026 AGM, supporting rules-based international order and standing in solidarity with Ukrainian people.
• Royal Danish Embassy ManilacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin participated in Nordic Ambassadors' Forum 2025 discussing transparency and ethical governance.
• Embassy of Finland in ManilacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Ambassador Saija Nurminen participated in Nordic Ambassadors' Forum 2025 discussing media trust and information integrity. Embassy hosts Finnish Climate Honours Diploma Awards.
• Royal Norwegian Embassy ManilacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster participated in Nordic Ambassadors' Forum 2025 discussing social trust and community solidarity.
• Embassy of Sweden in ManilacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Ambassador Anna Ferry participated in Nordic Ambassadors' Forum 2025 discussing participatory governance and accountability. Trade Commissioner Johan Lennefalk involved in planning.
• BDO UnibankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiamond Elite Business Partner of NordCham. BDO hosts business delegations and roundtable discussions, such as the Ukrainian business delegation meeting.
• IWG plc (Regus and Spaces)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiamond Business Partner providing flexible workspace solutions for chamber events and member meetings.
• Turkish AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiamond Business Partner and event sponsor, providing raffle prizes and travel services for chamber events.
• Aeven GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, participant in Nordic Ambassadors' Forum panel discussions on transparency and business practices.
• Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, presenter at Nordic Sustainability Awards, Sustainability Leadership Award winner 2026.
• CGI PhilippinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, CSR Business Partner of the Year 2023 at Nordic Sustainability Awards.
• Cibes Lift PhilippinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner providing space-saving elevator solutions.
• Dusit Thani ManilamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner hosting Viking Party Manila 2025 and Nordic Philippine Business Awards 2026.
• Global Process Manager Inc. (GPM)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, founding member of NordCham, runner-up Outstanding Employer of the Year 2023.
• Jabra PhilippinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, sponsor of Midsommar Feast 2026.
• Leechiu Property ConsultantsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner providing commercial real estate advisory services.
• NNIT PhilippinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, Innovation & Digital Transformation Award winner 2026.
• Philip Morris Philippines (PMFTC)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, presenting sponsor of Nordic Sustainability Awards 2023, organizer of Smoke-Free Summit 2025.
• Raffles and Fairmont MakatimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner hosting Annual General Meeting and Outlook 2026.
• Retail AssociatesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, sponsor of Midsommar Feast 2026, President Bo Lundqvist's company.
• Sign Media PhilippinessupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner providing signage and advertising solutions.
• Sunlight AirsupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner, sponsor of Midsommar Feast 2026.
• YabimosupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Business Partner.
• PSA ConsultancysupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Business Partner providing consulting services.
• Manila TimessupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Business Partner, media coverage of chamber activities.
• The Philippine Business and NewssupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Business Partner, media partner producing documentary 'Hope for the Dawn to Come'.
• Oxford Business GroupsupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Business Partner providing economic research and analysis.
• Philippine Institute for Sustainable Development (PISD)supportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Business Partner.
• GlueupcoreTechnology or IntegrationEvent management and membership platform provider powering NordCham's website, event registration, and membership management.
• Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (DCCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Joint Maritime Committee and SustainabilitiEASE joint sustainability briefings.
• French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Joint Maritime Committee.
• German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Joint Maritime Committee, hosting JMC meetings at German Club Manila.
• Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Joint Maritime Committee.
• British Chamber of Commerce of the PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in SustainabilitiEASE joint sustainability briefings.
• InCorp PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for BIR RMC 107-2025 briefing and BIR Audit learning session, providing corporate services expertise.
• Carpo Law & AssociatesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal partner for BIR RMC 107-2025 briefing providing tax compliance guidance.
• Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordCham participates in ARTA's Ease of Doing Business Convention supporting regulatory reforms and business-friendly environment.
• Belgian-Filipino Business Chamber (BFBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Happy Hour event bringing together members and partners from both communities.
• Sri Lanka Philippines Business Council (SLPBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegation visit to explore business cooperation between Philippines and Sri Lanka.
• Project BANTU PhminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonorary Partner, NordCham supports community center for underprivileged children providing art, dance, sports activities and daily meals.
• NIRASmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of 4th Wind Energy Forum 2026 addressing renewable energy transition pathways in the Philippines.
• Department of Energy PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributor to Wind Energy Forum discussing policy developments and Green Energy Auction Program.
• Department of Finance PhilippinesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributor to Wind Energy Forum discussing climate finance and investment de-risking.
• British Embassy ManilaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributor to Wind Energy Forum.
• Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributor to Wind Energy Forum providing offshore wind expertise.
• HSBC PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributor to Wind Energy Forum discussing climate finance.
• Defense Expo PHLmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Nordic-Philippine Strategic Defense Alliance Summit 2027.
• Engkanto BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Skål Social networking events.
• Centre Médicale Internationale (CMI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGold Business Partner, premier clinic in BGC providing healthcare services. Silver sponsor of Nordic Ambassadors' Forum 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Philippines-Norway Business Council (PNBC): Single-country Nordic bilateral chamber operating in the Philippines, joint maritime partner with NordCham. Directly comparable as a smaller Nordic-Philippine trade facilitation body, though narrower in scope (Norway-only).
• Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (DCCP): Bilateral Dutch chamber, the closest European peer in size and structure, and a Joint Maritime Committee and SustainabilitiEASE co-partner with NordCham. Offers identical services: membership, market entry consulting, government relations, and trade matching.
• European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP): The largest multilateral foreign chamber in the Philippines, representing European business interests including Nordic firms. Directly comparable as a membership-based bilateral/multilateral chamber offering networking, advocacy and consulting services to European corporates in the PH market.
• French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP): Bilateral French chamber and Joint Maritime Committee co-partner with NordCham. Directly comparable in serving as a national business community hub, offering membership tiers, networking events and consulting services to French companies in the Philippines.
• German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI): Bilateral German chamber of comparable scale operating in the Philippines, co-hosting Joint Maritime Committee meetings with NordCham. Comparable as a European bilateral chamber offering trade facilitation, market entry consulting and government advocacy.
• British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP): Direct bilateral peer chamber of similar scale and structure, also collaborating with NordCham in SustainabilitiEASE joint sustainability briefings. Comparable in serving British companies in the Philippines via membership, events and advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines (JCCIPI): Larger, established Asian bilateral chamber operating in the Philippines. Comparable in serving as the institutional voice of Japanese corporates in PH via membership tiers, networking, trade events, and government advocacy.
• American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham): The largest single-country bilateral chamber in the Philippines, serving as the benchmark operating model for foreign chambers. Directly comparable in revenue model (membership tiers + events + advocacy) and in serving as the institutional voice of its country's corporate community.

Regional players

• Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Singapore: Regional peer chamber serving Nordic businesses in Singapore, with a near-identical service mix (membership tiers, networking, market entry support). Comparable as a regional Nordic business hub but operating in a different geography.
• Swedish Chamber of Commerce (Singapore): Single-country Nordic bilateral chamber serving Swedish business interests in Singapore. Comparable in mission (Swedish companies in Asia) but operates in a different SE Asian market than NordCham's Philippines base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Nordic-Business-Council-Philippine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nordchamphilippines
• Xx.com/nordchamph

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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