CREW UK

What CREW UK does

CREW UK is a non-profit membership organisation operating as the United Kingdom chapter of CREW Network (Commercial Real Estate Women), a global business network founded in 1989. Established in 2016 and headquartered in London, CREW UK serves commercial real estate professionals (predominantly women but open to men) across all disciplines of the industry, providing business networking, leadership development, mentorship, and industry research. Members gain access to a global network of 14,000+ professionals across 80+ chapters, structured mentorship programmes, professional development events, site tours, and an annual leadership summit.

The organisation's product surface comprises four core offerings: (1) CREW UK Membership at $375 USD per year (or $250 USD after 15 June), plus a $25 USD application fee, with a 30-day approval process requiring two professional references; (2) the CREWbiz online platform, which provides a global member directory, personal marketing profiles, and a referral exchange connecting 14,000+ professionals; (3) the Connects Mentorship Programme, which has delivered 1,300+ hours of mentorship since June 2020 across 200+ mentees and 100+ mentors, delivered through the Mentorship Rocket booking platform that enables mentees to self-serve select mentors and book one-hour sessions; and (4) events programming including panel discussions, site tours, networking sessions, and the annual leadership summit, complemented by the CREW UK Conversations podcast on Spotify.

CREW UK operates a community-led, subscription-driven business model funded by three revenue streams: annual membership dues, corporate sponsorships from major commercial real estate firms (CBRE UK, Deloitte, Savills, Gensler, Quadrant), and event attendance fees. The organisation is directed by a volunteer board (President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Chapter Directors) and operated by a small staff of 9 employees, with member-led committees (Events, Member Engagement, Connects Mentorship) executing programming. As a chapter of CREW Network, CREW UK benefits from the parent's global technology infrastructure, brand recognition, and over three decades of institutional credibility in the commercial real estate industry.

Name

CREW UK

Legal name

Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network

Website

https://crewuk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CREW UK is a London-based non-profit membership organisation that serves as the UK chapter of CREW Network, providing business networking, structured mentorship, leadership development, and events for women and men in commercial real estate, with access to 14,000+ global professionals via the CREWbiz platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues billed at $375 USD for full year or $250 USD after June 15. Members must be employed full-time in qualified commercial real estate fields and complete an application with references.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships from real estate firms (CBRE UK, Deloitte, Savills, Gensler, Quadrant) positioning as leaders in DEI and women's advancement. Sponsors gain visibility and access to professional network.
3. Event Fees: Event attendance fees with member discounts and non-member pricing. Events include professional development, networking, site tours, and annual leadership summit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CREW UK is a membership-based professional networking organization that advances women in commercial real estate by providing business networking, leadership development, structured mentorship, industry research, and event programming. Members gain access to the global CREW Network of 14,000+ professionals across 80+ chapters, the CREWbiz online directory and referral exchange platform, and the Connects Mentorship Programme. The organization is funded through annual membership dues, corporate sponsorships, and event fees.

Product overview

CREW UK is a networking organization for commercial real estate professionals, founded in 2016. The organization offers a membership-based platform comprising CREWbiz (an online networking and directory tool), the Connects Mentorship Programme, events programming, and member engagement services. CREW UK is part of CREW Network, a global organization with 14,000+ members across 80+ markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CREW UK Conversations: A podcast that aims to ignite topical conversations by bringing together experts within the real estate industry.

Products and services

• CREW UK Membership Annual membership providing business networking, leadership development, career outreach, mentorship access, and industry research for commercial real estate professionals in the UK, with global access to 14,000+ CREW Network members.
• CREWbiz Platform Online business networking tool, membership directory, and personal marketing profile enabling members to connect globally, exchange resources, give and get business referrals, and access career opportunities.
• Connects Mentorship Programme Structured mentoring programme connecting members with industry leaders and innovators, offering mentees the ability to select mentors and book one-hour mentoring sessions through the Mentorship Rocket platform.
• Events Professional development sessions, topical panel discussions, site tours, informal networking, and flagship annual leadership summit organized by the CREW UK Events Committee.
• Member Directory Searchable directory of CREW members filterable by sector, specialty, and CREW chapter or affiliate, allowing members to find contacts globally among 14,000+ commercial real estate professionals.
• CREW UK Conversations Podcast Podcast series aiming to ignite topical conversations by bringing together experts within the real estate industry, available on Spotify.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,300+ mentorship hours delivered since June 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CBRE UKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecent event partner for CREW UK events. CBRE UK aligns with CREW UK's mission to advance women in commercial real estate and foster diversity and inclusion.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecent event partner providing support for CREW UK programming and demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the commercial real estate industry.
• SavillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecent event partner. Savills professionals serve on CREW UK Board (Sarah Katherine Thorley as President-Elect, Helena Hughes as Chapter Director).
• GenslerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecent event partner. Gensler supports CREW UK mission to advance women in commercial real estate through event sponsorship.
• QuadrantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecent event partner for CREW UK events supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives in commercial real estate.
• CREW NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREW UK is a chapter of CREW Network, a global organization of 14,000+ members in 80 markets worldwide, founded in 1989. CREW Network provides the global platform, research, CREWbiz technology, and framework that CREW UK operates within.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women in Property: UK-based membership organization dedicated to supporting women working across the property and construction sector. Directly comparable to CREW UK in mission (advancing women in property), UK focus, and member-led structure offering networking, mentoring, and awards.
• CREW Network: The global parent organization of which CREW UK is a chapter. Operates the same membership, mentorship, CREWbiz, and event model at global scale across 80+ markets and 14,000+ members.
• NAWIC UK (National Association of Women in Construction): UK affiliate of NAWIC, an international body advancing women in construction. Directly comparable as a women-focused UK industry membership organization with networking, mentorship, and events — adjacent to CREW UK's commercial real estate niche.

Broad incumbents

• CoreNet Global: Global association serving corporate real estate (CRE) professionals. Comparable as a membership organization with networking, mentoring, and chapter-based structure targeting CRE professionals.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): UK-based global professional body for property and real estate professionals. Comparable as a major CRE membership organization, but with a much broader remit covering surveying, valuation, and standards rather than a women-focused networking mission.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI): Global research and education organization supporting responsible land use and real estate development. Comparable as a CRE-focused membership body with networking and knowledge programs, but with a broader remit than CREW UK's women-focused mission.
• NAIOP: North American commercial real estate development association with networking, research, and member services. Comparable as a CRE industry membership body, though primarily US-focused.
• FIABCI: International real estate federation with national member associations across more than 70 countries. Comparable as a global CRE professional membership network, though broader in scope than CREW UK's women-focused UK chapter model.
• British Property Federation (BPF): UK membership body representing commercial property owners, developers, and investors. Comparable as a UK CRE industry organization with member services and events, but serves corporate rather than individual professional members.

Emerging players

• Bisnow: Commercial real estate media and events company producing newsletters, conferences, and networking events. Adjacent to CREW UK as a CRE community-builder, though it operates as a for-profit media business rather than a member-led non-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/crewnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crew-uk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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