FCE-VVB Belgium - Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises / Vrouwelijke ondernemers

What FCE-VVB Belgium - Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises / Vrouwelijke ondernemers does

FCE-VVB Belgium is a Brussels-based non-profit association (vzw/asbl) founded in 1949 by Annie Vandenschrik, and is the oldest women's entrepreneurship organization in Belgium. It serves women entrepreneurs and business owners across Belgium through a membership-based model, with roughly 100+ active members from diverse sectors (luxury fashion, fintech, IT security, coaching, entertainment) and approximately 20 staff. Its core offerings include FCE Academy (monthly training workshops), ShE-Xport (export-readiness program backed by hub.brussels), Master Classes, regional and national networking events, the #sisterhood digital mentorship platform, and access to the international FCEM network spanning 120 countries and 5 million female entrepreneurs via the Bidsnet B2B platform.

The association generates revenue primarily through a flat 250 EUR annual membership subscription, supplemented by event sponsorships (Afschrift Tax Legal as main sponsor, plus Belfius, Manoir de Lebioles, Advertype, OmniVAT Consulting) and institutional partnerships (hub.brussels, Wallonie Bruxelles International, VBO-FEB, ICC Belgium). Its go-to-market is community-led: regional presidents in Brussels, Flanders, Wallonia, Namur, Hainaut, Liège, and Luxembourg organize events, while word-of-mouth and FCEM international congresses drive membership acquisition. Go-to-market assets span a website, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and YouTube, alongside recurring earned media in Paris Match, L'Echo, and La Libre.

Governance is provided by an elected Board of Directors led by National President Béatrice Delfin Diaz (2021 mandate, renewed 2023), with Katia Delfin Diaz designated to assume the presidency for the 2026-2027 mandate and Arlette Atete as Treasurer. The organization operates without disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and is VAT-exempt under Article 44§2 of the Belgian VAT Code. Its 75th anniversary was marked in 2024 with an international gala attended by delegations from approximately 15 countries.

Name

FCE-VVB Belgium - Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises / Vrouwelijke ondernemers

Legal name

ASSOCIATION BELGE DES FEMMES CHEFS D'ENTREPRISES

Website

https://fce-vvb.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FCE-VVB Belgium is a Brussels-based non-profit association (founded 1949) that supports women entrepreneurs across Belgium through membership, training (FCE Academy), export programs (ShE-Xport), networking events, and access to the international FCEM network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership subscription for women entrepreneurs and business owners. Members pay an annual fee to join the association and gain access to networking events, FCE Academy training, mentorship programs, and the international FCEM network spanning 120 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

FCE-VVB Belgium is a non-profit membership association (vzw/asbl) founded in 1949 that supports women entrepreneurs and business owners in Belgium through networking events, training programs (FCE Academy), mentorship (#sisterhood platform), export support (ShE-Xport and Master Classes), and access to the international FCEM network of 120+ countries. Members pay an annual subscription fee of 250 EUR to access events, training workshops, mentorship, and B2B networking opportunities.

Product overview

FCE-VVB Belgium operates as a women's entrepreneurs network association (not a technology product company), offering a portfolio of membership services including FCE Academy (training workshops), ShE-Xport (export support program with Master Classes), regional and national networking events, a #sisterhood digital mentorship platform, and access to the international FCEM network covering 120+ countries. The association functions as a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organization focused on supporting women entrepreneurs through solidarity, networking, and professional development.

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Products and services

• FCE Academy Training and workshop program offering free sessions to members on topics including agile management, stress management, communication skills, digital skills, media training, and personal development. Monthly workshops are available to association members at no additional cost.
• ShE-Xport Export support program helping FCE-VVB members internationalize their businesses through Master Classes, member interviews, and networking events in Luxembourg and France, supported by hub.brussels as part of their economic recovery strategy.
• Master Classes Digital library of expert-led training sessions on export-related topics such as e-commerce, business language, AI, and financial aspects, freely accessible to association members.
• Networking Events Regional and national networking activities throughout Belgium organized by regional presidents, featuring B2B meetings, conferences, and inspirational encounters with political figures and economic actors.
• #sisterhood Platform Digital mentorship platform connecting young women entrepreneurs with experienced association members for guidance and professional development.
• FCEM International Network Access Membership access to the Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondial (FCEM) network spanning 120+ countries and 5 million female entrepreneurs, including participation in annual World Committee meetings, World Congresses, and the B2B Bidsnet platform.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core, supporting and former.

• Canadian Chamber of CommercenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between FCE-VVB Belgium and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to promote collaboration and synergies between the two organizations for business development and networking.
• hub.brusselscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2021hub.brussels Invest supported the ShE-Xport project as part of their economic recovery strategy, promoting Brussels businesses and associations abroad. This project helps FCE members export their services and products internationally through digital and face-to-face programs.
• FCEM (Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCE-VVB Belgium is part of the FCEM network active in 120+ countries. FCEM facilitates business development, partnerships, and international trade through the B2B Bidsnest platform and annual World Congresses and Committee meetings.
• CNFCE (Confédération Nationale des Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Belgo-Tunisian training project where FCE-VVB Belgium members trained Tunisian female entrepreneurs, representing a best practice of cross-border associations within the FCEM Network.
• VBO-FEB (Verbond van Belgische Ondernemingen - Fédération des Entreprises de Belgique)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBelgian Enterprises Federation supporting FCE-VVB events. President René Branders participated in the 75th Anniversary celebration.
• ICC Belgium (International Chamber of Commerce)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Chamber of Commerce Belgium collaborated with FCE-VVB. General Secretary Julie Deré participated in the 75th Anniversary celebration.
• Tax Legal AcademysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization providing training and expertise. Béatrice Delfin Diaz is co-founder of the Tax & Legal Academy.
• CFEP (Centre Féminin d'Éducation Permanente)formerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously collaborated with FCE-VVB for 10 years on a mentoring program accompanying women from diverse backgrounds to develop personal and entrepreneurial skills.
• Pink Ribbon MonacosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBreast cancer awareness organization that collaborated with AFCEM Monaco for the 20th anniversary celebration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FCEM (Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondial): The international federation of women entrepreneurs' associations to which FCE-VVB Belgium belongs. Operates the same membership-network model across 120+ countries and convenes the World Congresses that FCE-VVB members attend; effectively the parent umbrella for direct comparison.
• WEConnect International: Global non-profit connecting women-owned businesses to corporate supply chains, with a country-chapter model analogous to FCE-VVB. Comparable mission (supporting women entrepreneurs), comparable network/membership structure, comparable B2B matchmaking function.
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: International foundation supporting women entrepreneurs in emerging markets through training and mentoring programs. Comparable women-entrepreneurship mission; FCE-VVB's Belgo-Tunisian training project mirrors the foundation's cross-border delivery model.
• Women in Tech Belgium: Belgian chapter-based network for women in technology and entrepreneurship. Comparable community/membership model, comparable Belgian footprint, and competes for the same women-entrepreneur audience in Belgium.
• Ellevate Network: Global professional women's network with membership model, mentoring circles, and events. Closest digital-first analog to FCE-VVB's traditional chapter-based model and a credible substitute for members' networking needs.
• CFFB (Conseil des Femmes Francophones de Belgique): Belgian francophone women's umbrella organization that already collaborates with FCE-VVB. Comparable membership-association structure, comparable Belgian geographic footprint, and overlapping membership personas.
• EuropeanPWN (European Professional Women's Network): Pan-European professional women's network with chapters across multiple countries including Belgium. Targets a similar persona (women leaders and entrepreneurs) with comparable programming (events, mentoring, international networking).

Regional players

• NAFE (National Association for Female Executives): US-based membership association for female executives and entrepreneurs. Comparable membership/dues model and comparable programmatic offering (mentoring, networking, training), but operates in North America rather than Belgium/Europe.

Broad incumbents

• BECI (Brussels Enterprises Commerce and Industry): Brussels chamber of commerce and industry umbrella. Comparable Brussels-based business-association function; both Béatrice Delfin Diaz and other FCE-VVB leaders hold BECI board roles, evidencing direct overlap in member audience.
• VBO-FEB (Verbond van Belgische Ondernemingen / Fédération des Entreprises de Belgique): Belgium's largest inter-professional employers' federation. Operates in the same business-association space with broader scope (all enterprises rather than women-led); VBO-FEB's leadership already participates in FCE-VVB events, indicating direct comparability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fcevvb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaM7Rjb5zHsiYCHYBxNCyLw
• Facebookfacebook.com/FceVvbBE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fce-vvb-belgium-femmes-chefs-d-entreprises-vrouwelijke-ondernemers

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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