Berlin Capital Club

What Berlin Capital Club does

Berlin Capital Club is a premium private business club founded in 2009 in Berlin, Germany, and operated by CCA Projekt GmbH (HRB 169750 B) under Managing Directors Dr. J. Mathias Abrell and Alexander D. Klostermann. It is described as Berlin's first private business club and has been recognized as Germany's best business club. The club offers a tiered membership structure — Individual (€4,900 initiation + €2,050/year), Corporate (€7,200 initiation covering two members + €2,050/year per member), time-limited Executive (max 10 years), Young Executive for ages 21-30 (€900 initiation + €1,350/year, auto-converting at age 30), and Lifetime memberships (€38,000 one-time). Admission is referral-prioritized and approved by an Executive Committee, maintaining a curated membership base of 1,600+ business professionals. Members gain access to the International Associate Clubs (IAC) network of nearly 250 private clubs worldwide.

The core product is physical and experiential: a central Berlin venue (Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße 30) with conference rooms, restaurant and lounge facilities, event hosting capacity for up to 400 guests, and concierge services. A 2018-launched Wine Club sub-brand operates as a tiered monthly subscription (Gold €49, Platinum €69, Black €89) offering curated wine packages and exclusive tasting events. Additional value layers include a Club Life Magazine, cultural event priority booking, spouse/partner inclusion, and a 15-20% discount partnership with Private Palace Hotels & Resorts across Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Revenue is generated primarily through initiation fees and recurring annual membership dues, supplemented by F&B operations, event hosting fees, and Wine Club subscription revenue. The go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, with no third-party distribution; membership sales are handled by Membership Sales Director Maria Murri, and marketing runs through the club's website and Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram channels. The legal entity (CCA Projekt GmbH) is independently owned with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

Berlin Capital Club

Legal name

CCA Projekt GmbH

Website

https://berlincapitalclub.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berlin Capital Club is a privately operated private business club in Berlin, Germany, offering tiered individual, corporate, executive, young executive, and lifetime memberships to business professionals, with access to a global network of nearly 250 associated private clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Initiation fees and annual membership dues from individual, corporate, executive, young executive, and lifetime memberships. Initiation fees range from €900 to €38,000, with annual fees from €1,350 to €2,335.
2. Wine Club Subscriptions: Monthly subscription service offering premium wine packages. Three tiers: Gold (€49/month), Platinum (€69/month), and Black (€89/month), each including monthly surprise wine packages and event access.
3. Food & Beverage: On-site dining and bar services. Club restaurant and lounge facilities available to members and their guests. Members receive complimentary conference room access.
4. Event Hosting: Private event hosting services for up to 400 guests. Members can host receptions and dinners in club facilities. Venue rental and catering organization services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berlin Capital Club is a referral-only private business club that sells tiered memberships (Individual, Corporate, Executive, Young Executive, and Lifetime) granting access to club facilities, networking events, fine dining, conference rooms, and concierge services. Members also gain reciprocal access to nearly 250 International Associate Clubs worldwide and can subscribe to an add-on Wine Club offering monthly curated wine packages with Gold, Platinum, and Black tiers.

Product overview

Berlin Capital Club operates as a premium private business club offering a tiered membership structure including Individual, Corporate, Executive, Young Executive, and Lifetime memberships. The club provides networking facilities, conference rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, fine dining, concierge services, and exclusive events. The product portfolio includes a Wine Club with Gold, Platinum, and Black tiers offering monthly wine packages, Food & Beverages services, a Club Life Magazine, and partnerships with Private Palace Hotels for preferential accommodation rates. Members gain access to a global network of nearly 250 International Associate Clubs worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Weinclub (Wine Club): Exclusive wine club offering monthly surprise wine packages with premium wines, expert tasting notes, food pairings, and exclusive wine events for members of the Berlin Capital Club.

Products and services

• Club Membership (Individual, Corporate, Executive, Young Executive, Lifetime) Referral-only tiered memberships granting individuals and corporate accounts access to club facilities, networking events, conference rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, fine dining, concierge services, cultural events, and reciprocal access to nearly 250 International Associate Clubs worldwide. Tiers include Individual (€4,900 initiation + €2,050/year), Corporate (€7,200 initiation covering 2 persons), Executive time-limited (€1,700-€2,450 initiation + €2,335/year), Young Executive for ages 21-30 (€900 initiation + €1,350/year, auto-converts at 30), and Lifetime (€38,000 one-time, no annual fees).
• Weinclub (Wine Club Subscription) Premium wine subscription offering monthly surprise wine packages with expert descriptions and food pairings, plus exclusive wine events. Three monthly tiers — Gold (€49, monthly package value €20, 3 wine events/year, 10% discount on wines/champagne), Platinum (€69, €30 package value, 4 events/year, 15% discount), and Black (€89, €50 package value, 5 events/year, 20% discount). Led by Serkan Özcan, Maître d'hôtel.
• Food & Beverages / Club Restaurant and Lounge On-site fine dining and bar services at the club restaurant and lounge, featuring 5-star quality cuisine at accessible prices, available to members and their guests. Members receive complimentary conference room access in connection with F&B usage.
• Concierge Service Personalized concierge service for members handling reservations, travel arrangements, and exclusive access to cultural events and premieres, along with priority booking privileges.
• Private Event Hosting Venue rental and catering organization services allowing members to host private receptions and dinners for up to 400 guests at the club's Berlin city center location, including venue rental, catering, and event coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive access to nearly 250 international member clubs worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Associate Clubs (IAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network coordination providing members access to nearly 250 prestigious private member clubs worldwide. IAC coordinates reciprocal visits and usage across the international club network, enabling members to access club facilities globally for business meetings, conferences, and private gatherings.
• Private Palace Hotels & ResortsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive hotel partnership offering Berlin Capital Club members 15-20% discount across their portfolio of luxury properties. Properties span Asia (Vietnam, Laos), Europe (Germany, Switzerland), and Africa (Kenya). Includes resorts, safari camps, and spa hotels.
• CCA Gruppe (CCA Projekt GmbH)coreOthersThe club is operated by CCA Projekt GmbH, registered in Berlin (HRB 169750 B). Management team includes Dr. J. Mathias Abrell and Alexander D. Klostermann as managing directors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Arts Club: London private members club for business and cultural elites, offering dining, events, and networking in a single prestigious location — directly comparable in operating model and target customer.
• Casa Cipriani: Premium private members club concept with locations in NYC, Milan, and London offering dining, events, and hotel access for affluent members — structurally similar business club model with international ambitions.
• Core Club: New York-based premium private members club focused on business networking, intellectual programming, and dining for senior executives — closely comparable on price point and member profile.
• Soho House: Global chain of private members clubs serving creative professionals and executives with dining, workspaces, events, and networking — the most direct international comparable to Berlin Capital Club's membership-based business club model.
• Annabel's: Iconic London private members club offering dining, events, and networking for high-net-worth individuals and executives — comparable operating model and premium positioning.
• The Battery: San Francisco private members club for senior executives and entrepreneurs offering dining, networking events, and wellness — comparable premium positioning and executive member focus.

Regional players

• Münchner Club: Traditional private business club in Munich serving executives and business leaders with dining, events, and networking — a direct German peer operating in a different city.
• Übersee-Club: Established private business and social club in Hamburg offering networking, dining, and cultural events — another traditional German business club comparable in structure and audience.

Emerging players

• The Wing: Members club with workspace, events, and dining targeting a professional audience — adjacent business model and partially overlapping member profile, though differentiated by gender focus.
• NeueHouse: Members club combining workspace, dining, and cultural programming for creative and business professionals — partial overlap with Berlin Capital Club's networking/hospitality offering and a more modern, design-forward take.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/berlincapitalclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/berlincapitalclub.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berlin-capital-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/berlincapitalclub

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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