Bundesverband Vereinbarkeit

What Bundesverband Vereinbarkeit does

Bundesverband Vereinbarkeit e.V. (BVV) is an independent, non-partisan nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) registered in Berlin since 19 September 2024, dedicated to advancing work-life compatibility across Germany. The organization serves three interlocking constituencies: individual professionals, parents, and caregivers who can join as Vollmitglieder (€150/year, with voting rights) or Fördermitglieder (€50/year, supporting); companies and organizations that pay tiered annual corporate dues ranging from €375 (≤5 employees) to €18,000 (>1,000 employees); and political and institutional stakeholders engaged through round tables, policy positions, and coalition projects such as Kita-System der Zukunft.

The product portfolio is a set of programs rather than a unified technology platform. Core offerings include the annual BarCamp Vereinbarkeit in Berlin and BarCamp Company Editions at member sites, the Vereinbarkeits Summit der deutschen Wirtschaft, and Unternehmensrallyes (company visits to best-practice employers). Research output is anchored by the annual Zukunftsstudie Vereinbarkeit, conducted in 2025 with FORSA on a sample of over 1,000 employed parents. The Vereinbarkeitsaward, launched in September 2025 in six categories, recognizes excellence in compatibility measures. Advocacy assets include the Charta für Vereinbarkeit, the #VereinbarkeitVerbindet campaign, the Check Koalitionsvertrag policy-analysis tool, the Regionale Hubs local-networking program, and six Fachgruppen plus one project group covering topics from corporate culture to care work. Underlying technology is a standard nonprofit stack: WordPress for the website, doo.net for event registration, Novalnet for payment processing, Mittwald for hosting, and Slack for internal coordination. All fees are in euros, billed annually, and cancellable at year-end, with events priced at member and non-member rates.

Revenue derives from four streams: individual and corporate membership dues on a recurring annual basis, event ticket sales (BarCamps, Summits, Unternehmensrallyes), and cost-recovery professional services and certifications. The organization is governed by a volunteer Vorstand of eight members chaired by Nicole Beste-Fopma, with Andreas Kämmer as deputy chair, and supported by a high-profile advisory Beirat that includes representatives from McKinsey, BBDO Germany, Charta der Vielfalt, and former senior HR leaders from SAP, AXA, Deutsche Bahn, Bosch, Fujitsu, Siemens, and Axel Springer. Day-to-day operations are run by approximately 9 employees, with the association explicitly retaining the option to appoint a paid executive director.

Name

Bundesverband Vereinbarkeit

Legal name

Bundesverband Vereinbarkeit e.V.

Website

https://bundesverband-vereinbarkeit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bundesverband Vereinbarkeit (BVV) is a Berlin-based German nonprofit association founded in 2024 that promotes work-life compatibility through events, research, awards, and policy advocacy. It serves individuals, companies, and political stakeholders via tiered memberships, BarCamps, summits, and coalition projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Vollmitglieder (full members) and Fördermitglieder (supporting members). Full members pay €150/year with voting rights and active involvement. Supporting members pay €50/year.
2. Corporate Membership Dues: Tiered annual fees for corporate members based on employee count, ranging from €375 (up to 5 employees) to €18,000 (over 1,000 employees). Juridical persons (companies/organizations) pay these scaled fees.
3. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for BarCamps, Summits, and Unternehmensrallyes. Events include networking, sessions, childcare, and catering. Reduced prices available for members.
4. Professional Services: Fee-based consulting and certification services for companies on family-conscious workplace policies, priced at cost-recovery basis per statutory requirements for charitable organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bundesverband Vereinbarkeit is a non-profit membership association that sells individual and corporate memberships and delivers a portfolio of services around work-life compatibility, including BarCamp unconferences, the annual Vereinbarkeits Summit, Unternehmensrallye company visits, representative research studies (Zukunftsstudie), the Vereinbarkeitsaward, advocacy campaigns such as #VereinbarkeitVerbindet, the Check Koalitionsvertrag policy tool, Regionale Hubs for local networking, and Fachgruppen/Projektgruppen committees that develop policy positions on childcare, parental leave, and care work. Revenue is generated through tiered annual membership dues, event ticket sales, and cost-recovery consulting for member companies.

Product overview

Bundesverband Vereinbarkeit is a non-profit advocacy organization (e.V.) offering a portfolio of programs and initiatives rather than a commercial product suite. The core offerings include event programs (BarCamp Vereinbarkeit, Vereinbarkeits Summit, Unternehmensrallye), research publications (Zukunftsstudie Vereinbarkeit), advocacy tools (Check Koalitionsvertrag), award programs (Vereinbarkeitsaward), awareness campaigns (Vereinbarkeit verbindet), networking platforms (Regionale Hubs), membership commitments (Charta für Vereinbarkeit), and specialized committee work (Fachgruppen/Projektgruppen). These programs serve companies, policymakers, and individuals working on work-life compatibility without constituting a unified software or service product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BarCamp Vereinbarkeit An 'unconference' event series held annually in Berlin (Das Original) and at member companies (Company Edition) where participants collaboratively shape sessions on work-life compatibility topics. Open to members and non-members with member pricing advantages, includes networking, sessions, childcare, and catering.
• Vereinbarkeits Summit der deutschen Wirtschaft
• Unternehmensrallye Company visits to family-friendly organizations where participants experience best practices in person, ask questions, and develop solutions for their own workplaces.
• Zukunftsstudie Vereinbarkeit Annual representative FORSA research study surveying employed mothers and fathers on work-life compatibility, mental health, and corporate responsibility.
• Vereinbarkeitsaward Annual award initiative in six categories recognizing companies and individuals for outstanding work-life compatibility measures.
• Check Koalitionsvertrag
• Individual Membership (Vollmitglied / Fördermitglied) Annual individual membership for parents, caregivers, and professionals, with Vollmitglied at €150/year including voting rights and Fördermitglied at €50/year for supporters without voting rights. Includes event discounts and cooperation partner benefits.
• Corporate Membership (Fördermitglied Unternehmen) Tiered annual corporate membership based on employee count, ranging from €375 (up to 5 employees) to €18,000 (over 1,000 employees). Includes Charta für Vereinbarkeit commitment, networking, employer branding, and event visibility.

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• AccentureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Host venue for the 2. Vereinbarkeits Summit der deutschen Wirtschaft on 24.06.2026 in Kronberg. Note: Event is not organized by BVV but is a cooperation.
• FORSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Leading German market research institute commissioned to conduct the representative Zukunftsstudie Vereinbarkeit 2025, surveying over 1,000 employed parents in companies with over 1,000 employees.
• conpadresflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-initiator of the Vereinbarkeitsaward together with conmadres. Father-focused network founded by Volker Baisch, providing expertise on paternity and work-life issues. Member of the association's advisory board (Beirat).
• conmadresflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-initiator of the Vereinbarkeitsaward together with conpadres. Mother-focused network providing expertise on motherhood and work-life issues. Actively involved in study sponsorships and campaign participation.
• voiiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides venue (Hedemannstrasse 14, Berlin) for the annual VereinBarCamp event in Berlin.
• comspaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member hosting BarCamp Company Edition Bielefeld at their premises. Signatory of Bielefelder Absichtserklärung for Kita-System der Zukunft project.
• NTT Data Business Solutions AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member and signatory of Bielefelder Absichtserklärung. Presented Best Practices during Unternehmensrallye Bielefeld. Active participant in Kita-System der Zukunft project.
• Schüco International KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPresented Best Practices during Unternehmensrallye Bielefeld 19.02.2025, demonstrating family-friendly measures to participating companies.
• LUA (Lokale UnterstützungsAgentur)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as cooperation partner on the BVV website, providing local support services.
• Duisburger Bündnis für VereinbarkeitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Charta für Vereinbarkeit. The charter text is based on the Duisburg Charter, with BVV granted usage rights. Involves City of Duisburg, IHK Niederrhein, and Unternehmerverband.
• doo.net (doo GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationEvent management software provider used for automated processing of BVV events. Handles attendee registration and data processing for event logistics.
• Novalnet AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment service provider for event registration and ticket purchasing, enabling credit/debit card payments through doo.net integration.
• Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting provider for BVV email addresses and website infrastructure.
• Slack Technologies LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternal communication platform used for collaboration between volunteer board members, regional boards, committee members, and office staff.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• pme Familienservice: German provider of family services (childcare, eldercare, coaching) sold to corporate clients. Competes for the same corporate HR buyers BVV serves, though delivered through services rather than advocacy.
• Charta der Vielfalt: German employer diversity charter organization promoting inclusive workplace cultures, including flexible work. Operates a similar employer-recognition and policy advocacy model; BVV's advisory board includes Charta der Vielfalt's Geschäftsführer.
• berufundfamilie: Long-established German nonprofit consultancy that audits and certifies family-conscious employers. Directly competes in the work-life compatibility advisory category and is also a BVV corporate member, signaling head-to-head overlap.
• Erfolgsfaktor Familie: Government-supported German initiative promoting family-friendly HR policy among employers. Comparable in mission (employer outreach on Vereinbarkeit) and overlaps directly with BVV's corporate membership and policy advocacy positioning.
• conpadres: Father-focused network and BVV strategic partner. Overlaps directly in father/work-life compatibility advocacy and co-initiates flagship programs such as the Vereinbarkeitsaward.
• Väter gGmbH: German gGmbH focused on fatherhood and family policy, founded and led by Volker Baisch (BVV Beirat co-chair). Operates in an adjacent niche of the same Vereinbarkeit conversation and shares flagship initiatives like the Vereinbarkeitsaward.
• conmadres: Mother-focused network and BVV strategic partner. Mirrors conpadres on the mothers' side and co-initiates flagship programs such as the Vereinbarkeitsaward.

Broad incumbents

• Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände (BDA): Germany's central employer federation, addressing labor and family policy at the national level. BVV engages the same policymakers on Vereinbarkeit but from a narrower specialist vantage.
• Catalyst: Established global nonprofit advocating for workplace inclusion and gender equity. Comparable thought-leadership and research-publishing model, though at much larger scale and broader scope than BVV.

Emerging players

• Work Life Hub: International work-life services platform supporting employers with benefits and family-conscious HR programs. Comparable mission but operates as a commercial services provider rather than a membership association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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