AusCham: The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia

What AusCham: The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia does

AusCham Cambodia (Australian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia) is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce established in 2006 and headquartered in Phnom Penh, operating as the official representative body for Australian business interests in Cambodia. The organization serves a diverse membership base of 100+ active companies and individual professionals spanning 15+ industry sectors, including mining, tourism, education, finance, manufacturing, and professional services. Its core service offering is structured around 10 membership tiers, ranging from Individual memberships at $100/year to Platinum Sponsorships at $5,000/year, supplemented by dedicated regional tiers (Up Country for provincial Cambodia; Offshore for international members) and tailored charity/non-profit memberships. Membership revenue is the primary economic engine, complemented by event ticket sales across a calendar of 25+ annual functions including galas, ministerial briefings, business forums, and inter-chamber networking events.

The underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: a web-based membership portal, an event management system, and a monthly newsletter distribution channel, supported by LinkedIn and Facebook for member engagement. There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or API product. The chamber monetizes adjacency through premium sponsorship tiers that bundle brand visibility (homepage logo placement, newsletter features, speaking opportunities) with governance privileges (board observer status, Presidential Circle membership, voting rights). Customer segments include Australian businesses in Cambodia, Cambodian firms seeking Australian trade connections, charities/NGOs, provincial businesses, and offshore companies. Distribution runs through direct website registration, event-driven acquisition, member referrals, and the broader ASEAN AusCham chamber network. Strategic partners include the Australian Embassy (flagship), KPMG, CamEd Business School, TDB, Davies SM, CamGSM-Ezecom, BritCham Cambodia, and CanCham. The organization is led by President Ashley Irving and Executive Director Haidee Benning, supported by a 10-person governance committee and 7 operational staff.

Name

AusCham: The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia

Legal name

Australian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia

Website

https://auschamcambodia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia is a non-profit bilateral chamber, established 2006 in Phnom Penh, serving 100+ Australian and Cambodian member companies through advocacy, networking events, market intelligence, and policy representation across 15+ industry sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream is annual membership fees collected across multiple tiers. Tiers include Individual ($100/year), Corporate ($250/year), Charity Organisation ($175/year), Up Country ($125/year), OffShore ($125/year), Bronze Sponsor ($500/year), Silver Sponsor ($1,000/year), Gold Sponsor ($2,500/year), and Platinum Sponsor ($5,000/year). Membership is annual and non-refundable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AusCham Cambodia is a bilateral non-profit chamber of commerce providing tiered membership services to Australian and Cambodian businesses operating in Cambodia. The organization delivers executive networking events (25+ annually), policy advocacy and government representation, market intelligence, business delegations, professional development programs, and a digital newsletter to a member base of 100+ active organizations across 15+ industry sectors.

Product overview

AusCham Cambodia operates as a bilateral chamber of commerce offering a tiered membership platform with 10 distinct membership categories ranging from Individual ($100/year) to Platinum Sponsor ($5,000/year). The core offering centers on networking events, advocacy services, and business development support across 15+ industry sectors. Membership tiers are organized into three categories: standard memberships (Individual, Corporate, Charity), regional memberships (Up Country, Up-Country Charity, OffShore), and sponsorship tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum). Supporting services include Business Delegations, Market Research & Intelligence, Advocacy & Representation, Business Support Services, and Professional Development. The organization also distributes Monthly Newsletters as a communication product. All offerings are delivered through in-person events and digital channels without a technology platform product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program Tiered annual membership subscription program providing Australian and Cambodian businesses access to chamber events, advocacy, networking, and member services. Members range from individuals and charities to large corporate sponsors across nine pricing tiers.
• Executive Networking Events Calendar of 25+ annual executive networking events including business mixers, sector-focused forums, and speaker sessions for chamber members and the broader Australian-Cambodian business community.
• Policy Advocacy and Government Representation Bilateral advocacy and government representation services that convey Australian business interests to Australian and Cambodian policymakers, leveraging the chamber's official standing and ~20 years of institutional relationships.
• Market Intelligence and Business Support Market intelligence, advisory, and business support services providing members with information on Cambodian market conditions, commercial opportunities, and operating considerations relevant to Australian-affiliated firms.
• Business Delegations Organized inbound and outbound business delegation programs that take members to meet counterpart firms, government officials, and industry associations in Australia and Cambodia.
• Professional Development Programs Professional development programming including speaker sessions, sector briefings, and educational events designed to upskill members and non-members operating in the Australian-Cambodian commercial corridor.
• Digital Newsletter and Member Communications Recurring digital newsletter and member communications distribution service that publishes chamber news, event notices, member updates, and bilateral trade information to the chamber's mailing list.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 100+ active member companies and decision-makers
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Australian EmbassyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Australian Embassy is a key partner supporting bilateral trade, investment, and business development between Australia and Cambodia. The embassy logo appears prominently on the AusCham website as a trusted partner.
• CamEd Business SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamEd Business School is featured as a valued sponsor, supporting business education and professional development initiatives within the Australian-Cambodian business community.
• TDB (Trade Development Bank)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade Development Bank (TDB) is listed as a sponsor supporting trade facilitation and business development between Australia and Cambodia.
• TK ExpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTK Express is featured as a sponsor supporting the Australian business community in Cambodia.
• Dynamic Advanced Group Co LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDynamic Advanced Group Co Ltd is listed as a sponsor providing support to the chamber's activities and events.
• Davies SM Attorney-At-LawcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDavies SM Attorney-At-Law provides legal expertise sponsorship, supporting the chamber's mission of facilitating bilateral business relations with professional services.
• KPMGflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerKPMG, a major international professional services firm, is featured as a sponsor supporting the chamber's activities and providing accounting/consulting expertise to the business community.
• Niyum TradingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNiyum Trading is listed as a sponsor supporting Australian-Cambodian business relations.
• Butchers BlockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerButchers Block is featured as a sponsor providing food/hospitality support to chamber events.
• CamGSM – EzecomcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCamGSM – Ezecom is listed as a sponsor, providing telecommunications and technology support to the chamber's operations and events.
• BritCham CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritCham Cambodia collaborates with AusCham on joint events including the Cambodian Ashes Cricket Day and other inter-chamber networking functions. The collaboration expands the chamber's network and provides cross-cultural business connections.
• CanCham (Canadian Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanCham collaborates with AusCham on initiatives including the Women's Empowerment Principles Awards and other joint chamber events, expanding bilateral business network reach.
• UN WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAusCham collaborates with UN Women on upcoming collaboration related to Women's Empowerment Principles Awards, supporting gender equality initiatives in the business community.
• AISPP (Australian International School Phnom Penh)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAISPP hosted the Cambodian Ashes Family Cricket Day event organized by AusCham and BritCham, demonstrating collaboration with educational institutions for community events.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auscham-cambodia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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