193 Countries Consortium

What 193 Countries Consortium does

193 Countries Consortium Ltd is a London-based membership and event platform founded in 2022-2023 by director U S Aashin, operating with a team of approximately five employees. The company positions itself as a cross-border business development network spanning the 193 UN member states, anchored by a seven-tier membership structure (Franchise, Chapter, Investor, Franchise Membership, Franchisor Membership, Startup, UK Business) and annual convening events, most notably the UK Investors Summit held at the UK Parliament House of Lords. A 930-category International Business Awards program (run in 2023 and 2024) and a content/media hub covering verticals such as Billionaires, Innovation, Leadership, Money, Lifestyle, Business, and Small Business form the secondary engagement surfaces.

The underlying technology stack is limited to a web presence with Stripe-based payment infrastructure for membership dues, layered with a content management system that publishes long-form media across the named topical verticals. There is no disclosed proprietary platform, data product, or software suite beyond the membership and media properties. The business model combines recurring multi-tier membership fees, event ticketing and sponsorship revenue from summits, awards program fees, and franchise/distributorship advisory fees. Its go-to-market is event-led (UK Investors Summit 2023 and 2024; Business Show Excel London 2023) and community-led through named council structures (193CC Agency Council, 193CC Education Consortium, 193CC Film Council) and political/institutional partnerships (Lord Brennan, M.P. Virendra Sharma). One named paying member is Chicking Fried Chicken at the franchisor tier; no further customer-level data is disclosed.

Name

193 Countries Consortium

Legal name

193 COUNTRIES CONSORTIUM LTD

Website

https://193countriesconsortium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

193 Countries Consortium is a London-based membership and event platform offering tiered memberships, franchise/distribution advisory, the UK Investors Summit, and a 930-category International Business Awards program aimed at SMEs and franchisors seeking international expansion across 193 UN member nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Business Networking and Franchise Development Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Partner, Channel & Alliance Summits (THAHAMAC)

Keywords

• International business networking
• Franchise development services
• Business membership platform
• Global partnership facilitation
• International business awards

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Multiple membership tiers including Chapter Membership, Investor Membership, Franchise Membership, Franchisor Membership, UK Business Membership, Startup Membership, and 193CC Franchise offerings. These provide recurring subscription revenue through annual or tiered membership fees.
2. Event and Awards Services: Revenue generated from UK Investors Summit events at UK Parliament featuring International Business Awards. Companies pay nomination fees for award categories and participation in startup pitch deck presentations.
3. Business Support Services: Supporting Indian entrepreneurs and other enterprises to set up businesses in UK and 193 UN Nations through franchising and distributorship support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

193 Countries Consortium operates a collaborative business partner platform that sells tiered membership subscriptions (Chapter, Investor, Franchise, Franchisor, Startup, UK Business, and 193CC Franchise in UK) to enterprises seeking international growth. It also operates the annual UK Investors Summit at the UK Parliament House of Lords, administers the International Business Awards across 930 categories, and provides franchise/distributorship channel setup services for brands expanding across 193 UN member nations.

Product overview

193 Countries Consortium operates as a collaborative business partner platform offering a portfolio of membership-based services focused on international business growth. The core offerings include seven distinct membership tiers: 193CC Franchise in UK, Chapter Membership, Investor Membership, Franchise Membership, Franchisor Membership, Startup Membership, and UK Business Membership. The platform also organizes the annual UK Investors Summit, a conference and award ceremony held at the UK Parliament House of Lords, featuring the International Business Awards program spanning 930 business categories. Additionally, the platform provides startup pitch deck services for businesses seeking investment and international expansion. The company supports enterprises through franchising, distributorship channels, and business channeling from local brands to global markets across 193 UN member nations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UK Investors Summit: Business growth platform organizing conferences and award ceremonies for international businesses
• Great Britain Business Awards
• International Business Awards

Products and services

• 193CC Franchise in UK Membership program offering franchise opportunities within the United Kingdom market, enabling international brands to establish franchise operations in the UK through the consortium network.
• Chapter Membership Membership program enabling connection with business experts and partners through localized chapter networks within the 193 Countries Consortium platform.
• Investor Membership Membership designed for investors seeking international business opportunities and networking within the 193 Countries Consortium platform.
• Franchise Membership Membership program for businesses seeking franchising opportunities and support for international expansion across 193 countries.
• Franchisor Membership Membership for franchisors looking to expand their brands internationally through the consortium network across 193 countries.
• Startup Membership Membership program supporting startups and SMEs with resources, networking, and guidance for international growth.
• UK Business Membership Comprehensive membership supporting businesses in establishing and operating in the United Kingdom market.
• UK Investors Summit Annual conference and international business awards ceremony held at the UK Parliament House of Lords, bringing together leaders from multiple industrial sectors for networking and fostering international business opportunities across 193 countries.
• International Business Awards Recognition program honoring businesses across 930 business categories for achieving excellence, with awards for innovation, leadership, and business achievement across various industries.
• Start-up Pitch Deck Service Presentation service for startups outlining key business elements including problem/solution, target market, business model, marketing strategy, team, and financial projections.

Quantifiable outcome

• International recognition and visibility through participation in UK Parliament events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• UK Parliament House of LordsflagshipOthersVenue partnership for UK Investors Summit events. The company organized full day conferences with Business Brands Launching and Award Ceremony at UK Parliament House of Lords, London, bringing together leaders from several industrial sectors.
• Lord BrennanminorOthersUK Parliament member who attended the launch event for SMEs operating from London on 21 July 2023, lending political visibility to the consortium's initiatives.
• M. P Virendra SharmaminorOthersUK Parliament member who attended the launch event for SMEs operating from London on 21 July 2023, supporting the consortium's mission to support entrepreneurs.
• The Business Show Excel LondonminorOthers50th Edition of The Business Show held on 13th and 14th November 2023 at Excel London where 193CC for Franchisor Member Chicking Fried Chicken exhibited a stall, showcasing the consortium's franchise support services.
• 193CC Agency CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal organizational structure providing agency services. Part of the consortium's ecosystem of councils including Film Council and Education Consortium.
• 193CC Education ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate or accredit institutes or colleges today with UK awarding body. Part of the consortium's support ecosystem for enterprise development.
• 193CC Film CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm industry council under the consortium umbrella, part of the broader ecosystem supporting various business sectors across 193 countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vistage: Membership-based CEO advisory and peer group organization running events and summits globally for SMB leaders. Comparable on paid tiered membership and executive networking events.
• BNI (Business Network International): Largest referral-based business networking membership organization with global chapter structure. Comparable as a membership organization enabling cross-border business connections and partnerships.
• Founders Forum: Invite-only global community of tech founders and investors hosting summits and awards. Comparable on the curated entrepreneur-networking-with-awards proposition 193CC offers at UK Parliament.
• Endeavor: Global high-impact entrepreneur support network operating across multiple countries with membership, events, and awards for scaling businesses. Directly comparable to 193 Countries Consortium's mission of supporting enterprises for international growth across many geographies.
• Startup Grind: Global startup community running events, conferences, and awards programs for early-stage founders across many countries. Comparable given 193CC's startup membership and UK Investors Summit pitch programming.
• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): Global nonprofit fostering entrepreneurship through a chapter-based membership network with events, mentorship, and awards. Comparable given 193CC's similar chapter and India-to-UK franchisor support focus.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Global peer-to-peer membership organization for entrepreneurs offering chapter-based networking, events, and learning programs. Closely comparable business model to 193CC's tiered membership and chapter structure.

Broad incumbents

• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Established global leadership community of CEOs offering chapters, events, and forums. Comparable as a mature membership platform serving senior leaders, though far larger and more established than 193CC.
• Forbes: Global business media brand running lists, awards, and events for entrepreneurs and executives. Comparable given 193CC's Forbes-style content taxonomy, billionaire lists, and International Business Awards program.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: Global SME growth and education program with cohorts, summits, and recognition components. Comparable on SME support, awards, and partnership-driven international growth programming.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@193CountriesConsortium.
• Facebookfacebook.com/193CountriesConsortium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/193countriesconsortium
• Instagraminstagram.com/193CountriesConsortium

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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