BritchamDR

What BritchamDR does

BritchamDR (British Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, also known as BRITCHAM or Cámara Británica de Comercio de la República Dominicana) is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce founded on November 11, 1987, and officially incorporated under Dominican Decree No. 112 on February 25, 1988. The organization promotes commercial, cultural, educational, and investment exchange between the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom, serving over 150 member companies across sectors including banking, energy, telecommunications, insurance, real estate, and hospitality, plus 20 premium-tier Protective Partners such as Altice Dominicana, Scotiabank, Banreservas, Banco Popular Dominicano, Central Romana Corporation, DIAGEO Dominicana, and Pernod Ricard Dominicana.

The chamber's service portfolio is built around a four-tier membership structure (Protective Partners, Corporate Members, Individual Members, UK Graduates) with Board of Directors approval for admission. Core offerings include a Networking Platform organizing business events (Royal Cup golf tournament, polo events, seminars, breakfast briefings), a Trade Mission Support service, UK Visa Application Support, an annual Business Directory, and a bimonthly newsletter reaching approximately 15,000 readers. Work is organized through four committees — Commercial, Legal, Sustainability, and Regulated Sectors. The organization maintains strategic diplomatic alliances with the British Embassy in the Dominican Republic and the Dominican Embassy in the UK, plus cultural partnerships with the Royal Opera House (Alianza Royal Opera RD), and regional network alliances with BritLAC, Britlan, InterTrade, and UKAA.

BritchamDR operates from a single headquarters office in the Piantini district of Santo Domingo with approximately 10 employees. Revenue is generated through four streams: annual recurring membership fees (subscription), newsletter and business directory advertising, and event sponsorship (the Royal Cup alone attracts 50+ corporate sponsors). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and a Permanent Advisory Committee of past presidents. Go-to-market is community-led, with membership growth driven by networking events, trade missions, referral networks, and Board approval. No proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or API infrastructure has been disclosed.

Name

BritchamDR

Legal name

British Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic

Website

https://britchamdr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BritchamDR is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce founded in 1987, serving 150+ member companies and 20 Protective Partners by promoting trade, investment, and cultural exchange between the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom through networking events, trade missions, visa support, and a bimonthly newsletter reaching 15,000 readers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from corporate partners, individual members, protective partners, and UK graduates. All applications reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
2. Newsletter Advertising: Both members and non-members can advertise in the bimonthly newsletter which reaches approximately 15,000 readers.
3. Business Directory Advertising: Annual publication listing member companies with paid advertising opportunities for both members and non-members.
4. Event Sponsorship: Companies sponsor various levels of events from title sponsorship to prize sponsorship. Events include Royal Cup golf tournament, polo events, seminars, and networking gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BritchamDR is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce that promotes trade, investment, and cultural exchange between the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom. Its core offerings are membership services (Protective Partners, Corporate, Individual, and UK Graduates tiers) supplemented by a networking platform, annual business directory, trade mission support, UK visa application assistance, and a bi-monthly newsletter reaching approximately 15,000 readers.

Product overview

BritchamDR (British Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic) operates as a non-profit membership-based organization, not a technology company. It offers a suite of Chamber services organized around its core membership tiers (Protective Partners, Corporate, Individual, and UK Graduates), supplemented by value-added services. The primary service offerings include a Networking Platform for business events, a Business Directory, Trade Mission Support, UK Visa Application Support, a bi-monthly Newsletter with ~15,000 readers, and brand promotion opportunities. These services are provided through annual membership with various tiers, enabling commercial exchange between the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Networking Platform (Business Events) A business networking platform that organizes a broad spectrum of business events, providing access to information and insights from industry leaders. These events serve as recurring opportunities for members to establish valuable connections.
• Business Directory An annually published directory listing details of British Chamber of Commerce members in the Dominican Republic, providing contact information for key individuals at major companies and accessible to all members through an online database.
• Trade Mission Support Business development support and trade mission services that establish and strengthen international relations to connect British and Dominican companies with effective overseas counterparts.
• UK Visa Application Support Consistent assistance with UK visa application or renewal processes, guiding members through each step of the visa procedure.
• BRITCHAMDR Newsletter A highly viewed bi-monthly e-newsletter with approximately 15,000 readers, circulated to Chamber members, overseas members, related partners, and UK trade organizations, featuring news from member companies and industry updates.
• Protective Partners Membership A top-tier membership category for organizations seeking prominent visibility and leadership within the Chamber's agenda, with maximum visibility and premium placement in all communications and events.
• Corporate Membership Membership category for companies seeking to lead and influence the Chamber's agenda, representing the Dominican business landscape and accessing UK-DR trade opportunities.
• Individual Membership Personal membership option for individuals seeking to engage with the Chamber's business network and access networking, professional development, and business connections.
• UK Graduates Membership Special membership category for individuals who have graduated from universities in the United Kingdom, offering alumni networking and access to UK-DR business connections.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, regional and cultural.

• Royal Cup Sponsors (Casa de Campo, INICIA, Scotiabank, Banreservas, Bentley, Humano Seguros, and 50+ others)majorOthers · 27 July 2024Over 50 companies sponsor the annual Royal Cup golf tournament including financial institutions, automotive brands, hospitality companies, spirits brands, and telecommunications providers. Winners receive Claret Jug replicas.
• British Embassy in Dominican RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial diplomatic partnership supporting bilateral trade relations. Embassy Commercial Officer (Graham Jessup) participates in Chamber events and provides government-level connections for trade missions.
• Dominican Embassy in United KingdomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on X Semana Dominicana en Londres (Dominican Week in London), a major trade and cultural exchange event connecting both nations.
• BritLAC (British-Latin American Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for broader British-Latin American business connections.
• BritlanregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional British business network partnership for Latin American connections.
• InterTraderegionalGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade facilitation partner supporting business development between UK and Latin America.
• UKAA (UK Caribbean Association)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership connecting UK businesses with Caribbean markets.
• Casa de CampomajorOthersExclusive venue partner for major events including Royal Cup golf tournament (Teeth of the Dog course) and polo events. Host venue for annual championship events.
• Royal Opera House / Alianza Royal Opera RDculturalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership bringing Royal Opera House performances to Dominican Republic. Opera and ballet productions broadcast at Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito, connecting UK cultural excellence with Dominican audiences.
• Fundación Sinfonía, Fundación Amigos del Teatro NacionalculturalStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partners supporting Royal Opera broadcasts in Dominican Republic.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BritchamDR
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BritchamDR
• Facebookfacebook.com/britchamRD
• Instagraminstagram.com/britchamdr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/british-chamber-of-commerce-in-the-dominican-republic

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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