EO Berlin

What EO Berlin does

EO Berlin (legal name: Entrepreneurs' Organization Berlin e.V.) is a registered German non-profit association (e.V.) and the Berlin chapter of the global Entrepreneurs' Organization, founded globally in 1987. It operates a membership-based peer network for founders and senior leaders, currently serving over 300 members in Berlin — described as the largest EO chapter in Europe. Membership is gated by qualification criteria (USD 1M annual revenue or USD 3.5M investment at founding, minimum 15% ownership, active in an entrepreneurial function) and is renewed annually on a quote-based, undisclosed-pricing basis, making recurring membership dues the primary revenue stream. The chapter's product portfolio is centered on the Forum, a confidential monthly peer group that is the core differentiator, complemented by 300+ annual local events, expert-led Learning formats, 1-to-1 Mentoring, and the EO House physical workspace at Schönhauser Allee 12. Specialized programs extend the addressable member base: EO Accelerator for scaling entrepreneurs above EUR 250K revenue, EO Key Executive for senior leadership teams, EO Life Partner for spouses, and MyEO for member-driven community activities. Members also receive benefits via global EO partnerships (Blinkist, Sixt, Fiverr, HubSpot) and gain access to the worldwide EO network of approximately 25,000 entrepreneurs across 220+ chapters in 80+ countries. Governance is by a volunteer board of entrepreneur-members (President Daniel Kollmann, President-Elect Holger Friedrich, Finance Chair Marko Fliege, plus chairs for Forum, Membership, Learning, Accelerator, MarComms, Member Journey, Governance, MyEO, Mentorship, Strategic Alliances, Key Executive, Life Partner) supported by three professional Chapter Managers (Ariane Brauer, Anna-Lena Paschek, Katrin Siebert). From a technology standpoint, EO Berlin is explicitly positioned as a community platform rather than a technology company; it leverages the global EO digital infrastructure for member communications, event management, and forum coordination, but no proprietary AI, data assets, or productized software are evidenced.

Name

EO Berlin

Legal name

Entrepreneurs' Organization Berlin e.V.

Website

https://eoberlin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EO Berlin is the Berlin chapter of the global Entrepreneurs' Organization, a non-profit membership network serving 300+ qualifying founders and senior leaders in Berlin through confidential peer Forums, 300+ annual events, mentoring, learning programs, and accelerator tracks, with access to a global network of 25,000 entrepreneurs across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneur Networking and Peer Learning

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN)

Keywords

• Entrepreneur networking
• Peer learning groups
• Business community
• Executive education
• Leadership development

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: EO Berlin generates revenue through annual membership dues paid by entrepreneurs who meet the qualification criteria. The membership fee structure is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based. Revenue is recurring in nature as members pay annually to maintain their membership and access to the network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EO Berlin is a membership-based entrepreneur network offering confidential peer Forum groups, structured learning programs, one-to-one mentoring, and access to over 300 events annually in Berlin. Members must meet qualification criteria (USD 1Mio annual revenue or USD 3.5Mio investment, 15% ownership) and gain access to a global network of approximately 25,000 entrepreneurs across 220+ chapters in 80+ countries.

Product overview

EO Berlin is a membership-based entrepreneur network offering a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a unified software product. The core offering is the Forum—a confidential peer group—supplemented by Events (300+ annually), Learning, and Mentoring. Specialized programs include the Accelerator (for scaling to 1M+ EUR revenue) and Key Executive (for leadership teams). Additional offerings include MyEO (member-initiated activities), Life Partner (for entrepreneur couples), and access to EO House as a physical workspace facility. The organization connects local Berlin members to a global network of approximately 25,000 entrepreneurs across 220+ chapters in 80+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EO Accelerator: A program for entrepreneurs scaling their company to 1 million Euro revenue and beyond, offering accountability groups, learning days, and mentoring from experienced EO members.
• EO Key Executive
• EO Forum
• MyEO
• EO Life Partner
• EO Mentoring

Products and services

• Forum

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest European EO Chapter with 300+ members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BlinkistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partner providing EO members with free Premium Team membership. Blinkist offers book summaries as a learning resource, aligning with EO's Thirst for Learning value. This partnership provides member benefit without commercial exchange.
• SixtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partner offering EO members complimentary Platinum status, up to 15% discount on rentals, and complimentary upgrades. Provides travel convenience for members attending global EO events and chapter activities.
• FiverrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partner offering EO members 20% discount on first order. Supports entrepreneur operations by providing access to freelance services marketplace at discounted rates.
• HubSpotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partner offering EO members 30% discount on first year and 15% in year two for HubSpot software. Supports member marketing and sales operations through discounted CRM and marketing tools.
• Strategic PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEO Berlin describes strategic partnerships as collaboration on equal footing aimed at creating an environment where entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal growth thrive. Partners contribute knowledge, network, and resources. Partnerships are intentionally limited in number with industry exclusivity to maintain focus and quality. Contact for partnership inquiries: Jörn Köster (Strategic Alliances Chair).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vistage: Vistage is a global peer advisory and executive coaching organization that groups CEOs and business leaders into confidential peer advisory groups. It competes directly with EO's Forum model for the same entrepreneur/executive segment and monetizes through recurring member dues.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): YPO is the largest global peer network of chief executives and business leaders, offering confidential peer Forums, learning events, and global chapters. It is the closest direct peer to EO in mission, structure, and Forum-based value proposition, differentiated primarily by age/role focus and broader executive inclusion.
• Geneva Group International (GGI): GGI is an international alliance of independent law, accounting, and consulting firms that meet regularly for peer exchange and business referrals. It is comparable in confidential peer-group architecture and global chapter structure, though serving professional service firm leaders rather than operating entrepreneurs.
• Tiger 21: Tiger 21 is a peer membership organization for high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs focused on wealth preservation, investing, and peer learning through confidential groups. It is comparable in Forum-style confidential peer architecture and annual dues structure, though tilted more toward wealth management than operating-business support.
• Endeavor: Endeavor is a global network supporting high-impact entrepreneurs through mentoring, peer exchange, and access to a global network of founders and investors. It is highly comparable to EO in mission (scaling entrepreneurs, peer learning) though structured more as a curated nonprofit than a paid-membership chapter network.
• Women Presidents' Organization (WPO): WPO is a peer advisory organization for women-owned businesses above USD 2M revenue, using confidential peer groups, mentoring, and events. It mirrors EO's Forum architecture and revenue threshold model, serving a directly overlapping entrepreneur segment with a demographic focus.

Regional players

• Founders Forum: Founders Forum is a UK-based community of tech founders and CEOs hosting intimate retreats, events, and peer learning experiences. It is comparable in founder-peer value proposition and high-touch event model but is geographically anchored in the UK and serves a smaller, more tech-elite cohort than EO Berlin.

Emerging players

• Summit Series: Summit is a community and events platform convening entrepreneurs, investors, and cultural figures through flagship gatherings and year-round member programming. It overlaps with EO Berlin in curated founder events and peer-networking value, but leans more heavily on large-format convenings and cultural/experiential programming.
• Chief: Chief is a private membership network for senior executives and C-suite leaders offering peer groups, mentorship, and events. It is comparable to EO's Key Executive program in serving non-founding senior leaders and in peer-group architecture, but is digitally native and US-anchored.

Others

• Entrepreneurs' Organization (Global HQ): The global Entrepreneurs' Organization is the parent nonprofit of which EO Berlin is a chapter. It is comparable in mission, Forum architecture, and member benefits, but operates as the federated umbrella rather than a competing peer — relevant primarily as ecosystem context and as a structural dependency for EO Berlin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eoberlin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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