Feminer

What Feminer does

Feminer is a Dutch non-profit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Utrecht that operates a media and event platform aimed at advancing gender equality in the workplace for young ambitious women in the Netherlands. Its core product is an online magazine publishing articles on role models, workplace issues, and gender inequality (with series such as "De Diepte In," "Rolmodellen," "Opinie," "Nieuws," and "Gouden Tips"), distributed freely through feminer.nl. The platform is supplemented by in-person event programs — "Feminer Aan Tafel" intimate dinner events held across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Delft, and Wageningen, and "Feminer Connect" networking events such as the Capgemini-co-branded AI & Innovation and Data Bias sessions — together with advocacy campaigns including "Breek het Glas" (Break the Glass, 2026-01) and "Hack de Bias" (2024-12), and a free monthly email newsletter.

The underlying technology is conventional: a WordPress-based website, an email marketing platform, an event ticketing system (tickets priced at €9.50 for Feminer Connect events), and social media presence on Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify. There is no proprietary software, no AI/ML capability disclosed, no patents, and no certifications. The organization is volunteer-driven, with 39 staff and more than 160 women having contributed as volunteers across editorial, PR/comms, events, and campaign teams.

The business model is non-commercial and supported primarily through corporate sponsorships from a roster of 15+ Dutch and multinational partners (Capgemini, Aegon, Coca-Cola, Accenture, Bain, Heineken, IMC Trading, Loyens & Loeff, Van Lanschot Kempen, the Ministries of Finance and Defence, OPZIJ, and BGG). Minor revenue is generated from event ticket sales (€9.50 per ticket for Feminer Connect) and the free newsletter serves primarily as an audience-building tool. Customer segments are twofold: young ambitious women in the Netherlands seeking role models and networks (primary audience), and corporate partners seeking DEI visibility, recruitment pipelines, and brand association (sponsorship buyers). No revenue, funding, or financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Feminer

Legal name

Feminer

Website

https://feminer.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feminer is a Dutch non-profit founded in 2017 that operates an online magazine, dinner and networking events, and advocacy campaigns to advance gender equality in the workplace for young ambitious women in the Netherlands, funded primarily through corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships: Feminer partners with corporations (Capgemini, Aegon, Coca-Cola, Accenture, Bain, Heineken, IMC Trading, and others) who support the organization financially and operationally. These partnerships appear to be the primary funding mechanism.
2. Event ticket sales: Feminer sells tickets to some events such as Feminer Connect. For example, the Feminer Connect x Capgemini event had tickets priced at €9.50.
3. Newsletter subscriptions: Monthly newsletter with updates on gender equality, job opportunities, and event information, distributed to subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Feminer is a Dutch non-profit platform that publishes an online editorial magazine on gender equality and organizes in-person events including Feminer Aan Tafel dinner events and Feminer Connect networking events for young ambitious women. The organization also runs advocacy campaigns (such as Breek het Glas and Hack de Bias) and distributes a monthly newsletter. Operations are powered by 160+ volunteers across Dutch cities including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Delft, and Wageningen.

Product overview

Feminer is a content and event platform for young women with ambition, operating primarily as an online magazine with companion event programs. The core offering consists of an editorial Magazine featuring articles on gender equality, role models, and workplace issues, complemented by in-person event series (Feminer Aan Tafel dinner events and Feminer Connect networking events), advocacy Campaigns addressing structural inequality, and a monthly Newsletter. The platform serves as a community hub connecting ambitious young women through both digital content and physical networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Magazine An online editorial platform featuring articles on gender equality, role model interviews, in-depth analyses (De Diepte In series), opinions, news, and career tips targeted at young ambitious women in the Netherlands.
• Feminer Aan Tafel Intimate dinner events held in multiple Dutch cities where young women meet female role models for personal career conversations and networking.
• Feminer Connect Networking events with thematic focus areas (AI & Innovation, Data Bias, Women's Leadership), often co-organized with corporate sponsors such as Capgemini. Tickets priced at €9.50 per attendee.
• Advocacy Campaigns (Breek het Glas, Hack de Bias) Multi-week advocacy campaigns addressing structural gender inequality, including 'Breek het Glas' focused on the glass ceiling and 'Hack de Bias' focused on women in data, technology, and design.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160+ women have actively contributed to the organization

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• CapgeminicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for Feminer Connect events. Organized 'Feminer Connect x Capgemini: AI & Innovatie' and 'Feminer Connect x Capgemini – Data Bias' events focusing on gender inequality in data and technology. Capgemini provides speakers and hosts events at their Utrecht office.
• EqualscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the 'Feminer x Equals Campagne event' for the 'Breek het Glas' (Break the Glass) campaign. The event focused on breaking the glass ceiling and brought together 100 young women with role models for workshops and panel discussions.
• SheConsultsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided workshop facilitation at campaign events. SheConsult focuses on feminine leadership and career coaching for women, helping address imposter syndrome.
• Female x FinancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted workshops on 'how to stand out in a room full of men' sharing experiences from the finance world on working in male-dominated sectors.
• AegonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page. Extent of collaboration not detailed in available sources.
• Ministerie van FinanciënminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor (Ministry of Finance) listed on the partnerships page.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.
• AccentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.
• Bain & CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.
• HeinekenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.
• IMC TradingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.
• Loyens & LoeffminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.
• OPZIJminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate/media partner listed on the partnerships page.
• Ministerie van DefensieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.
• Van Lanschot KempenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.
• BGGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on the partnerships page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, operating globally with policy, advocacy, and programmatic work. Comparable mission at global scale; Feminer's campaigns (e.g., glass ceiling) align with UN Women's priorities.
• Lean In Foundation: Global non-profit founded by Sheryl Sandberg, focused on women's empowerment through Circles, education, and corporate partnerships. Comparable mission and community-led model, but at far larger global scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Women on Top: Dutch network focused on advancing women in leadership through mentorship, networking, and career development programs. Comparable target audience (ambitious professional women) and event-driven engagement model.
• Opzij: A well-established Dutch feminist magazine and platform covering gender equality, workplace issues, and women's empowerment. Opzij is directly comparable — Feminer is even listed as a media partner — and both serve Dutch audiences with editorial content and advocacy.
• Atria: Dutch knowledge institute on gender equality and women's history, hosting events, research, and an extensive library. Comparable Dutch gender-equality focus and event-driven programming for a similar audience of women and advocates.
• Bureau Clara Wichmann: Dutch organization working on women's legal rights and gender equality, with advocacy campaigns and public engagement. Comparable as a Dutch non-profit advancing gender equality through campaigns and partner activations.
• WOMEN Inc. Dutch non-profit focused on achieving gender equality in the Netherlands through coalitions with corporations, government, and civil society. Comparable mission (gender equality) and stakeholder model (corporate partnerships and advocacy campaigns).
• Vrouw & Business: Dutch network and platform supporting women in business through networking events and professional development. Comparable Dutch focus on women's professional networking and corporate sponsorship model.

Emerging players

• Equals: Dutch gender equality organization that co-organized the 'Breek het Glas' campaign with Feminer. Comparable mission and overlapping campaign programming for young women in the Netherlands.
• SheConsult: Dutch coaching and training firm focused on feminine leadership, career coaching, and imposter syndrome workshops for women. Comparable end audience (young professional women) and partial overlap in event/workshop content; SheConsult is a documented Feminer partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/feminernl
• TikToktiktok.com/@feminernl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichtingfeminer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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