Forbes Growclub

What Forbes Growclub does

Forbes Growclub, operated by Growision, s.r.o. (registered in Bratislava, Slovakia; IČO 47716649), is a curated business membership club serving entrepreneurs and C-level executives in Slovakia and Czech Republic. Founded by Juraj Králl and Andrea Krkošková, the club provides access to know-how from Slovak and Czech business leaders through a tiered membership model: a 4-month trial (Ochutnávka), a 12-month basic membership (Základné členstvo) open to growing firms with at least one year of operations, and Forbes Growclub 100, an invitation-only premium tier capped at 100 members with revenue-over-€1M and 3-years-operating entry criteria. Memberships grant access to workshops of 20–40 participants, expert groups of 5 owners plus a mentor, themed community events, online webinars, a podcast, livestreams, and the Growclub mobile/web application (built on Circle.so).

The underlying platform is a third-party community stack — Circle.so powers member login and community functionality, MailerLite handles email marketing, and the Growclub application provides 24/7 access to content, events, and the member database. A complementary product, PALCHECK (palcheck.sk), is positioned as an anonymous workplace-environment measurement tool providing diagnostics within 7 days. The tech stack is intentionally lean, supporting operations with only 9 employees across a nearly 200-member base.

Revenue comes from recurring subscription fees across the three membership tiers, supplemented by ancillary services (PALCHECK, livestream previews) and event-based acquisition through Forbes Business Fest in Bratislava and Košice. The customer base spans mid-market and enterprise members across marketing (Emark, Invelity, 2CREATE, Goodrequest), construction (Zelená Stavba), mobile/telecom (Mobilonline), retail (K.R.T.), herbal products (Herba Drug), financial services (Accace, Wellbens, Fumbi), and other sectors. The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned with no external funding or parent company, and operates a curated, mentor-supported ecosystem rather than a venture-scaled growth model.

Name

Forbes Growclub

Legal name

Growision, s.r.o.

Website

https://growclub.sk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Forbes Growclub is a Bratislava-based curated business membership club, operated by Growision, s.r.o., serving nearly 200 entrepreneurs across Slovakia and Czech Republic through tiered subscription memberships, workshops, expert mentor groups, and networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Membership Club

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organizational Culture & Values-Based Leadership (EDABAAAE), Corporate & Leadership Development (BPACANAA)

Keywords

• Business membership club
• Entrepreneur networking
• Executive workshops
• Peer learning community
• Business leader community

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Three-tier membership model offering trial (4-month), basic (12-month), and premium Growclub 100 (annual) memberships. Membership provides access to workshops, expert groups, community events, webinars, networking, and the Growclub application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Forbes Growclub operates a tiered membership business club for entrepreneurs and business leaders, offering access to know-how from top Slovak and Czech business leaders through workshops, expert mentor groups, community events, online webinars, a podcast, and a 24/7 mobile/web application. The premium Growclub 100 tier is limited to 100 members meeting revenue and tenure criteria and includes individual care and healthy company certification.

Product overview

Forbes Growclub is a Slovak/Czech business club and entrepreneur ecosystem providing access to know-how from top-tier business leaders. The platform operates on a tiered membership model: (1) Trial/Ochutnávka - a 4-month experience membership for newcomers; (2) Basic/Základné členstvo - annual membership with access to workshops, expert groups, community events, webinars, and the Growclub App; and (3) Premium Forbes Growclub 100 - an exclusive invitation-only annual membership limited to 100 business leaders with revenue over €1 million. Core offerings include workshops (20-40 participants), expert groups (5 owners + mentor), community events with networking, online webinars, a podcast, and a 24/7 member application. Supplementary services include PALCHECK (workplace assessment tool), livestream broadcasts, and access to the Forbes Business Fest events. The ecosystem emphasizes responsible, sustainable business growth aligned with ESG principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forbes Growclub 100: Exclusive annual membership club limited to 100 business leaders with company revenue over 1 million euros and minimum 3 years market presence. Includes certification of healthy company status.
• Základné členstvo (Basic Membership)
• Ochutnávka (Trial Membership)
• PALCHECK

Products and services

• Forbes Growclub Trial (Ochutnávka) A 4-month trial membership offering a taste of the Growclub community, including access to 1 community event within the first three months for business enthusiasts and entrepreneurs wanting to experience the community energy and establish initial contacts.
• Forbes Growclub Basic (Základné členstvo) 12-month annual membership for business owners with existing internal teams operating for at least one year, providing access to workshops, expert groups, community events, webinars, networking, and the Growclub app.
• Forbes Growclub 100 Premium (Prémiové členstvo) Exclusive invitation-only annual membership (January-December) limited to 100 business leaders whose companies generate over EUR 1M in revenue and have been operating for at least 3 years. Includes individual care, expert groups, 24/7 app access, healthy company certification, and access to more than 25 annual events.
• Forbes Growclub Workshops Inspirational workshops and case studies for 20-40 participants providing practical business knowledge and peer learning experiences for members.
• Forbes Growclub Expert Groups (Expertné skupiny) Development meetings in small groups of 5 owners plus a mentor focusing on specific business topics with shared practical know-how.
• Forbes Growclub Community Events (Komunitné podujatia) Thematic community gatherings combining networking with professional workshops that enable connection among entrepreneurs.
• Forbes Growclub Online Webinars Live-streamed community events and panel discussions available online, allowing remote participation in Growclub activities.
• Forbes Growclub Podcast Business podcast featuring real experiences and practical know-how from business leaders, focusing on responsible and sustainable growth without motivational speeches or theorizing.
• Forbes Growclub Livestream Live broadcast of Growclub events providing a preview of know-how for non-members, offered as a taste of the Growclub community.
• PALCHECK Anonymous workplace environment measurement tool that delivers a clear picture of what works in a company and where tensions arise within 7 days, with free consultation available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 members with similar business approach
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WellbenscoreOthersLukáš Steiniger, founder and CEO of Wellbens (accounting and tax advisory), serves as Growclub mentor on financial-tax advisory topics including accounting setup, process digitalization, tax advisory and optimization, international business structuring, and foreign expansion
• 2CREATEcoreOthersMartin Porada, founder of 2CREATE marketing agency (20 years in market), serves as Growclub mentor on marketing strategy, campaign evaluation, and real estate investment topics
• InvelitycoreOthersLibor Toporcer, co-founder of Invelity online marketing agency, serves as Growclub mentor on digital marketing strategy, PPC advertising, website programming, and social media management
• AccacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services company hosting Growclub events at their Bratislava office; provides expertise in accounting, tax advisory, and payroll services

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer organization for CEOs and business leaders offering forums, events, and lifelong learning networks. Directly comparable in mission, target buyer (top-tier owners/leaders), invite-only access, and chapter/membership model — Forbes Growclub is effectively a regional, mid-market variant of YPO.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Global peer network for entrepreneurs who have built significant businesses, focused on peer learning, events, and member-to-member exchange. Closely mirrors Growclub's mid-market owner focus, with a similar tier structure and forum-based delivery model.
• Vistage: CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization running facilitated peer group meetings for SMB and mid-market leaders. Comparable in subscription model, monthly peer-group cadence, expert mentor contributions, and event-driven engagement.
• Tiger 21: Peer membership organization for high-achieving entrepreneurs and executives focused on investment, business, and personal development through moderated group meetings. Comparable curation model, exclusivity, and category (membership-driven learning for owners).
• Founders Network: Subscription-based peer community for tech and non-tech founders offering monthly meetups, mastermind groups, and online resources. Comparable subscription model, founder-segment focus, and event-driven engagement cadence.

Broad incumbents

• Forbes Business Council: An invite-only membership community within Forbes Media offering vetted entrepreneurs peer networking and editorial exposure. Direct comparison via shared Forbes parent brand, overlapping target audience (revenue-qualified founders/leaders), and access-driven value proposition.

Emerging players

• Endeavor: Global high-impact entrepreneur support network with mentorship-led model serving founders of growth-stage companies. Comparable mentor-driven architecture and selective entrepreneur focus; differs in mission (impact-first) vs. Growclub's learning-first framing.
• Startup Grind: Global startup community running regular founder-focused events, conferences, and educational programs. Comparable in event-led GTM, founder persona, and content/community hybrid model, though Startup Grind skews earlier-stage.

Regional players

• Podnikatel.cz / Czech business media ecosystem: Leading Czech business media brand serving SME owners with content, events, and networking across Czech Republic. Direct regional overlap with Growclub's Czech footprint and overlapping audience of growth-oriented entrepreneurs.
• Index / Liftup Business Communities (CEE): Adjacent regional business education/networking players operating peer communities for founders and executives in CEE markets. Relevant as the dominant alternatives a Slovakia/Czech business owner would benchmark when evaluating a membership club like Growclub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@growclub/videos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 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 →

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