What Forbes Bulgaria does

Forbes Bulgaria is the licensed Bulgarian edition of the global Forbes brand, operated by Bulgarian Business Media EOOD under a licensing agreement with Forbes IP (HK) Limited. The company publishes a flagship business and lifestyle magazine in print and digital formats, maintains a digital news portal at forbesbulgaria.com, and sells subscriptions and individual issues through an integrated e-commerce store. Its editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Veselin Димитров (Veselin Dimitrov), produces coverage of Bulgarian and global business, technology, startups, leadership, and lifestyle, with active daily publishing observed through mid-2026.

The company's revenue is generated across four streams: print and digital magazine subscriptions (6- and 12-month terms), individual issue sales, advertising (including BrandVoice branded content), and a portfolio of paid events and conferences. The events business is a major commercial pillar, comprising the annual Forbes Business Awards and a suite of topic-specific forums — HR & Employer Branding, Women, Innovation, Health & Longevity, and Sustainability — supplemented by the Forbes Talks video podcast series distributed on YouTube and Spotify. Distribution combines its own e-commerce storefront and website, courier delivery for print editions, direct sales of event tickets and corporate sponsorships, plus a broadcast partnership with NOVA Television for the 'Uspesat: Forbes po NOVA' television segment.

Forbes Bulgaria employs 44 staff and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. It serves business professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, HR professionals, and affluent readers across the Bulgarian market, with no disclosed geographic expansion beyond Bulgaria. The company holds no proprietary technology beyond its standard digital publishing platform and relies on third-party vendor DevriX for website development. Membership programs (Forbes Society and Forbes Impact Circle) provide a recurring community layer, and the 30 Under 30 Bulgaria list extends the brand into youth-oriented franchise media. The licensee depends entirely on the continued renewal of the FORBES trademark license, which is the single most defining feature of the business.

Name

Forbes Bulgaria

Legal name

БЪЛГАРСКА БИЗНЕС МЕДИЯ ЕООД

Website

https://forbesbulgaria.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forbes Bulgaria is the licensed Bulgarian edition of the Forbes brand, operated by Bulgarian Business Media EOOD. It serves Bulgarian business professionals with a magazine, digital news portal, branded events, video content, and membership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Media Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

Keywords

• Business journalism
• Magazine publishing
• Digital news portal
• Business events
• Premium content subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sofia

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Subscriptions for print and/or digital magazine editions, available in 6-month or 12-month terms
2. Individual Magazine Sales: Sale of individual magazine issues in print or digital format through the e-commerce store
3. Advertising: Display advertising, branded content, and sponsored articles through BrandVoice and partner programs
4. Events and Conferences: Paid events including Forbes Business Awards, Forbes Talks, Forbes HR Forum, Forbes Women Forum, Forbes Innovation Forum, Forbes Health & Longevity Forum, and Forbes Sustainability Forum

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Forbes Bulgaria is a licensed Bulgarian edition of the Forbes magazine brand, published by Bulgarian Business Media EOOD under a licensing agreement with Forbes IP (HK) Limited. The core offering is business journalism delivered through a print and digital magazine, a digital news portal (forbesbulgaria.com), an e-commerce store for subscriptions and individual issues, and a portfolio of paid business events and awards. The content covers Bulgarian and global business news, technology, startups, leadership, and lifestyle topics for Bulgarian business professionals, executives, and affluent readers.

Product overview

Forbes Bulgaria is a licensed Bulgarian edition of Forbes magazine, operated by Българска бизнес медия ЕООД under license from Forbes IP (HK) Limited. The offering consists of the core Forbes България magazine (available in print and digital formats), the forbesbulgaria.com digital news portal, and an e-commerce store for subscriptions and individual issues. The publication supports its editorial mission through a portfolio of branded events including Forbes Talks (video podcast), Forbes Business Awards, Forbes HR & Employer Branding Forum & Awards, Forbes Women Forum, Forbes Innovation Forum & Awards, Forbes Health & Longevity Forum, and Forbes Sustainability Forum. Additional offerings include Forbes Society (premium membership), Forbes Impact Circle, the 30 Under 30 list, and the Forbes Newsletter. The ecosystem is complemented by a YouTube channel (Forbes Shorts) and BrandVoice branded content partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forbes Talks: Video podcast series featuring interviews with business leaders and entrepreneurs
• Forbes Shorts
• Forbes Business Awards
• Forbes Sustainability Forum
• Forbes Health & Longevity Forum
• Forbes HR & Employer Branding Forum & Awards
• Forbes Women Forum
• Forbes Innovation Forum & Awards
• Forbes Society
• Forbes Impact Circle
• 30 под 30

Products and services

• Forbes Bulgaria Magazine (Forbes България) Flagship business and lifestyle publication published in print and digital formats, covering business news, technology, startups, leadership, and lifestyle content for Bulgarian readers. Available via subscription (6-month or 12-month terms) or individual issue purchase.
• Forbes Bulgaria E-commerce Store Online store for purchasing magazine subscriptions (6-month or 12-month) and individual issues in print or digital format, with payment processing via bank transfer, credit card, ePay/EasyPay, and cash on delivery.
• Forbes Business Awards Annual paid awards ceremony recognizing business excellence, leadership, and innovation across Bulgarian business categories. Tickets and sponsorships available.
• Forbes HR & Employer Branding Forum & Awards Paid annual forum and awards program recognizing excellence in human resources and employer branding practices in Bulgaria, with ticketed attendance and corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Forbes Women Forum Paid forum focused on women's leadership and achievements in business, with ticketed attendance for executives and business professionals.
• Forbes Innovation Forum & Awards Paid forum and awards program celebrating innovation and technological advancement in Bulgarian business, with ticketed attendance and corporate sponsorship.
• Forbes Health & Longevity Forum Paid forum focused on health, wellness, and longevity topics for business professionals, with ticketed attendance.
• Forbes Sustainability Forum Paid forum dedicated to sustainability and ESG topics for the Bulgarian business community, with ticketed attendance and corporate sponsorship.
• Forbes Society Membership Premium membership program for loyal Forbes Bulgaria readers and supporters, offering exclusive benefits and community access.
• Forbes Impact Circle Exclusive paid community for business leaders and professionals focused on business impact and networking opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Forbes Talks video series featuring prominent Bulgarian and international business leaders
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NOVA TelevisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Uspesat: Forbes po NOVA' (Success: Forbes on NOVA) television segment, bringing Forbes content to broadcast audience

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bloomberg Media: Global business news brand with extensive events, subscription, and digital offerings; comparable in business-news category and monetization model, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Financial Times: Premium subscription-based global business publication with events and newsletters; comparable in subscription-led monetization and executive readership, though at materially larger scale.
• Inc. Magazine: US business magazine focused on entrepreneurship and growth companies with rankings and events; comparable in magazine-plus-events-plus-rankings model targeting executives and founders.
• Forbes (US flagship): The original Forbes brand operated by Forbes IP (HK) Limited; relevant as the licensor and as the broader incumbent whose global editorial and brand standards shape Forbes Bulgaria's positioning.

Direct peers

• Forbes Croatia: Croatian licensed Forbes edition; small-market regional Forbes peer with similar brand-licensing economics, event monetization, and digital-plus-print distribution mix.
• Manager (Bulgaria): Bulgarian business magazine covering management, entrepreneurship, and corporate news; competes for the same Bulgarian C-suite readership and premium advertising spend.
• Forbes Romania: Romanian licensed edition of the Forbes brand; closest geographic and structural analogue to Forbes Bulgaria with similar business magazine, events, and subscription model in an adjacent Eastern European market.
• Capital (Bulgaria): Long-established Bulgarian business weekly and digital publication; directly competes with Forbes Bulgaria for the same Bulgarian executive/advertiser audience and operates a comparable print + digital + events model.
• Forbes Serbia: Serbian licensed edition of Forbes; directly comparable in market size, language ecosystem, and audience profile to Forbes Bulgaria's Bulgarian executive readership.
• Forbes Greece: Greek licensed Forbes edition publishing business news, rankings, and events; comparable operating model covering local business landscape under the same global licensing framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Forbes_Bulgaria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forbesbulgaria

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Forbes Bulgaria