PCD Club

What PCD Club does

PCD Club (legally Private Client Dining Club Limited) is a UK-incorporated, founder-operated membership networking organization serving experienced private wealth professionals. Founded in 2007 by David Bell and Sophie Bell and headquartered in Brighton, England, the company curates a gated community of lawyers, investment managers, private bankers, accountants, trustees, property professionals, and currency brokers, all of whom must have at least five years of private client industry experience to join. Its core offering is a calendar of premium networking dinners, conferences, and a NextGen Forum for younger professionals, held at exclusive venues (Goldsmiths' Hall in London, Park Hyatt Zurich, Manchester Hall, Warwick Hotel Geneva, Old Government House Hotel Guernsey) across key financial centres in the UK, Switzerland, the Channel Islands, and the UAE.

The business operates four revenue streams: annual membership subscriptions (Prime at £600/year and Corporate at £1,500/year, each inclusive of dinner vouchers), per-event ticket sales at £250-£400 plus VAT, sponsorships from financial services brands (UBS, PwC, KPMG, Standard Bank, Hawksford, IQEQ, Praxis, and others), and optional voucher bundles (5 for £1,000 or 10 for £2,000). Members access a searchable directory, early event booking, content sharing through the PCD Group's social channels, and adjacent services including the HNW Advisor content platform and PCD Media production services. The underlying technology is minimal: a MoST CMS-driven website, Worldpay and PayPal payment processing, Eventbrite booking integration, and LinkedIn social login — the value proposition is fundamentally relational and event-driven rather than technology-driven.

The company is privately held with no external funding disclosed, operating with a small UK team and a founder-led go-to-market that combines direct outreach, email marketing, member referrals, and sponsor-driven promotion. PCD Club is currently active, with events scheduled through late 2026, and is pursuing international expansion to Dubai alongside ecosystem extensions through PCD Media and HNW Advisor.

Name

PCD Club

Legal name

Private Client Dining Club Limited

Website

https://pcd.club

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PCD Club is a UK-founded, privately held membership networking organization that curates exclusive dinners, conferences, and a NextGen Forum for experienced private wealth professionals across the UK, Switzerland, the Channel Islands, and the UAE, monetizing through annual subscriptions, event tickets, sponsorships, and adjacent media services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Private Memberships & Invitation-Only Experiences (HSACAMAL), Premium/Upmarket Membership Clubs (CRAEADAG), Corporate Hospitality, VIP Hosting & Client Entertainment (Internal-led) (THAHAIAI)

Keywords

• Wealth advisor networking
• Private client events
• Professional membership club
• Business networking dinners
• Financial services events

Headquarters

HQ city

Hove

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide recurring revenue from Prime (£600/year) and Corporate (£1,500/year) packages. Members receive dinner vouchers, access to the membership directory, early event booking, and networking support.
2. Event Tickets: Guest tickets sold for individual event attendance at prices ranging from £250-£400 per head plus VAT depending on location. Members can use vouchers included in membership or purchase additional tickets.
3. Sponsorship: Leading brands in the private client industry sponsor events to raise their profile, make connections, and drive new business. Sponsorship opportunities are available for all events.
4. Voucher Bundles: Members can purchase additional voucher bundles - 5 vouchers for £1,000 or 10 vouchers for £2,000 (plus VAT), providing savings compared to individual ticket prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PCD Club sells annual memberships (Prime individual at £600/year and Corporate team at £1,500/year) and event tickets (priced £250–£400 + VAT per head depending on location) to international private wealth professionals. Members gain access to curated networking dinners and one-day conferences hosted at premium venues in London, Geneva, Zurich, Manchester, Guernsey, Jersey, and Dubai, plus a searchable member directory, early event booking, and redeemable dinner vouchers. Sponsorship of events by leading wealth-sector brands (PwC, UBS, KPMG, Standard Bank, Octopus Investments, etc.) is also sold alongside the core offering.

Product overview

PCD Club is a premier business networking club for international private client professionals, offering a unified membership platform with two tiers: Prime Membership for individual professionals and Corporate Membership for teams. The core offering centers on exclusive networking events including dinner events in major financial centers (London, Geneva, Zurich, Manchester, Guernsey, Jersey, Dubai), full-day PCD Conferences, and the NextGen Forum for younger professionals. Members receive digital benefits including a searchable Membership Directory, access to the HNW Advisor content platform, PCD Media services for professional visibility, and redeemable Membership Vouchers for guaranteed event access. The product portfolio is complemented by sponsorship opportunities for brands seeking exposure to the private wealth sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prime Membership Individual annual membership for a named private wealth advisor at £600/year (ex VAT). Includes 2 guaranteed dinner vouchers, NextGen Forum access, early event booking, membership directory access, and content-sharing opportunities via PCD Group newsletter and social channels. Available globally through pcd.club.
• Corporate Membership Annual business membership at £1,500/year (ex VAT) enabling colleagues to share a single membership. Includes 6 guaranteed dinner vouchers, NextGen Forum access, early event booking, team networking support, membership directory access, content sharing via PCD Group channels, and a 25% discount on PCD Media production costs. Available globally through pcd.club.
• Networking Dinners Premium-venue dinner events hosted in major international financial centres including London, Geneva, Zurich, Manchester, Guernsey, Jersey, and Dubai. Guest tickets priced £250–£400 + VAT per head depending on location (e.g., London £400 + VAT, Manchester £300 + VAT, Zurich £300, Guernsey £250); members redeem included vouchers or purchase additional guest tickets. Includes 3-course dinner with wine and structured seating plans that mix professionals across sectors.
• PCD Conference One-day full-day conference format (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) featuring keynote sessions, structured networking, and business development for private wealth professionals. Hosted alongside Networking Dinners at venues such as Manchester Hall.
• NextGen Forum Networking events designed for younger private wealth professionals (e.g., London NextGen Winter Edition). Tickets £150 + VAT per head; members may use one voucher for two NextGen guest places, with sponsorship opportunities available. Includes lunch-format and reduced-price entry to broaden early-career participation.
• Event Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship opportunities for individual PCD Club networking dinners and conferences. Leading private client brands (PwC, UBS, KPMG, Standard Bank, Octopus Investments, Praxis, IQ-EQ, Locate Jersey, Charles Russell, EER Corporate Services, Enness, Birketts, Döhle Corporate and Trust Services, Hawksford, Rossborough Insurance, City Bank, Equiom, Cadell) use sponsorship to raise their profile, make connections, and drive new business among the membership.
• HNW Advisor Platform Digital content platform (hnwadvisor.com) providing global insights from leading voices in wealth management for private wealth professionals. Operates as a sub-brand distributed alongside PCD Club membership benefits.
• PCD Media Media production service (pcd.media) that helps private wealth experts build their online visibility and share knowledge with the HNW community. Corporate Members receive a 25% discount on production costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of members actively seeking to expand their professional network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered event sponsor and venue partner.

• Locate Isle of Manevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the London NextGen Winter Edition event, supporting young professional networking in the private wealth sector.
• PwCevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting networking dinners and conferences in the private client sector.
• Hawksfordevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting private wealth networking events.
• Octopus Investmentsevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting investment professional networking.
• Rossborough Insuranceevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting insurance and wealth protection networking.
• Standard Bankevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting international private banking networking.
• Locate Jerseyevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting Jersey as an offshore financial centre.
• KPMGevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting professional services networking.
• IQEQevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting fiduciary services networking.
• UBSevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting private banking networking.
• Charles Russellevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting law firm private client networking.
• City Bankevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting banking sector networking.
• Praxisevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting trust and corporate services networking.
• Birkettsevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting regional law firm networking.
• Cadellevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting professional services networking.
• Equiomevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of PCD Club events, supporting fiduciary and wealth management networking.
• Balls Brothers Austin Friarsvenue partnerOthersVenue host for London NextGen Winter Edition events. Venue information shared with attendees.
• Goldsmiths' Hallvenue partnerOthersPremium venue host for London Networking Dinners. One of London's historic livery company halls.
• Manchester Hallvenue partnerOthersVenue host for Manchester Networking Dinner and PCD Conference. Located at 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT.
• Park Hyatt Zurichvenue partnerOthersPremium venue host for Zurich Networking Dinners at Beethovenstrasse 21, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland.
• Old Government House Hotelvenue partnerOthersPremium venue host for Guernsey Networking Dinners at Ann's Place, Guernsey GY1 2NU.
• Warwick Hotel Genevavenue partnerOthersPremium venue host for Geneva Networking Dinners at Rue de Lausanne 14, 1201 Genève, Switzerland.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners): STEP is the global professional association for practitioners dealing with trusts, estates and related private client issues, with members including many of the same lawyers, trustees and private bankers PCD Club serves. It is a broader incumbent with worldwide membership, qualifications, conferences and a content platform, overlapping with PCD Club on audience and event business.
• PIMFA: PIMFA is the UK trade association for the wealth management, investment and financial advisory industry, with member firms, conferences and policy advocacy. It addresses a wider UK wealth-management audience than PCD Club but competes for the same professional time, sponsorship dollars and event mindshare.
• Wealth Briefing (ClearView Financial Media): Wealth Briefing, part of ClearView Financial Media, provides news, research and events for the private wealth industry globally, including awards conferences. It serves the same advisor and product-provider audience with subscription research, conferences and sponsorship-driven events, making it a broader incumbent comparable to PCD Club.
• Economist Events (The Economist Group): Economist Events runs high-profile conferences and roundtables globally, including wealth management and family office forums, with sponsorship from major financial institutions. It competes with PCD Club for premium private-wealth event sponsorship dollars at a more institutional, broad-incumbent scale.

Emerging players

• TIGER 21: TIGER 21 operates peer-group memberships for high-net-worth individuals, with annual fees, facilitated group meetings, and investment networking events. While its members are HNW principals rather than advisors, the model of curated paid peer groups and exclusive events is structurally similar to PCD Club's membership model.
• Family Wealth Report: Family Wealth Report hosts awards, conferences and content for the family office and private wealth community, with sponsorship-driven events in the US and internationally. It targets a closely overlapping audience of advisors, family offices and service providers to PCD Club.

Direct peers

• Family Office Club: Family Office Club hosts networking events, conferences and membership programs for family offices and the wealth advisor ecosystem globally. It shares PCD Club's model of paid memberships, premium networking dinners and sponsor-driven events targeting private wealth professionals.
• Campden Wealth: Campden Wealth is a membership, research and events organisation serving ultra-high-net-worth families, family offices and the advisors that serve them. It operates conferences, awards and the Campden Club with a similar curated-membership and networking proposition aimed at the private wealth community.
• Hubbis: Hubbis is a media and events platform dedicated to private wealth professionals in Asia and globally, hosting roundtables, conferences and webinars for relationship managers, advisors and product providers. It is the closest direct peer to PCD Club, with overlapping target customers, content franchise and sponsorship-driven revenue model.

Others

• Odgers Berndtson Private Wealth Practice: Odgers Berndtson operates an executive search and events practice dedicated to private wealth and family offices, hosting roundtables and dinners with senior advisors. It serves an overlapping private client professional audience via premium events but as part of a broader executive search franchise, making it an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/clubpcd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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