Instytut Biznesu Rodzinnego / Family Business Institute Poland

What Instytut Biznesu Rodzinnego / Family Business Institute Poland does

Instytut Biznesu Rodzinnego (Family Business Institute Poland), founded in 2011 by dr Adrianna Lewandowska, MBA, is a Polish knowledge centre and advisory organisation dedicated to family-owned businesses. Headquartered in Poznań with a secondary office in Warsaw and operating with a team of 23, it serves family-business founders, successors, professional advisors and academic institutions across Poland, addressing a market in which — per figures the institute itself cites — roughly 36% of Polish companies are family-owned, only about 30% transition to a second generation and just 8% of successors express willingness to take over.

The institute's product platform is anchored by its proprietary Diament Sukcesyjny© methodology and spans four interlocking lines: (i) advisory and consulting — succession planning, family constitutions, ownership strategy, family foundations and supervisory-board training; (ii) formal education — Akademia Sukcesora, postgraduate studies delivered jointly with Kozminski University, and a Masterclass for Advisors that builds a certified external-advisor network; (iii) events — the recurring 4 GENERATIONS symposium, the International Camp (taking its 2026 edition to Switzerland with a Victorinox case study), the Lower Silesian Congress of Family Businesses and the Future 2100 programme; and (iv) research and publications, supported by a scientific committee and international academic partnerships with the University of St. Gallen, Witten Institute, FH Schmalkalden and Clark University, alongside the Polish National Chamber of Commerce.

Commercial revenue is generated through a mix of project-based advisory fees, paid training seats (e.g., 3,150 PLN per participant for the Family Office training), event ticket sales, publication sales and academic-programme delivery. The entity structure separates a foundation (IBR Fundacja) and an operating company (IBR Sp. z o.o.), which in March 2026 formalised joint data-administration arrangements. Scale metrics cited by the institute include more than 22,000 training participants and 700+ succession plans (the latter associated with senior advisor Łukasz Martyniec's work since 2004); the company is founder-controlled, privately held and has not disclosed external funding.

Name

Instytut Biznesu Rodzinnego / Family Business Institute Poland

Legal name

Instytut Biznesu Rodzinnego Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://ibrpolska.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polish knowledge centre for family businesses, founded in 2011, applying the proprietary Diament Sukcesyjny© methodology to deliver succession advisory, family-constitution and ownership-strategy consulting, certified-advisor training and academic programmes for family-business owners, successors and professional advisors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Business Advisory Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Business & Succession Advisory (FSAAADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Succession Planning & High-Potential (HiPo) Leadership Programs (EDABAAAL), Customer, Marketing & Sales Consulting (BPAHACAG), Succession & Exit Planning (Owner Exit Readiness) (FSAEAIAF)

Keywords

• Family business consulting
• Succession planning services
• Executive education programs
• Advisory certification training
• Business governance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consulting Services: Succession advisory, strategic advisory, family business constitution development, financial analysis, and ESG reporting services provided to family businesses.
2. Educational Programs: Revenue from training programs including seminars, workshops, management programs (Akademia Sukcesora), Masterclasses, and the certification program for advisors. Programs range from one-day workshops to multi-session courses.
3. Event Organization: Revenue from organizing events including the 4 GENERATIONS Symposium, International Camp (Switzerland), Future 2100 program, and various seminars throughout the year. Events serve as both revenue source and marketing channel.
4. Academic Partnership Programs: Revenue from postgraduate studies program 'Advanced Family Business Leadership' offered in partnership with Kozminski University.
5. Publications and Knowledge Products: Sale of books, magazines (Magazyn Family Business), reports, research publications, and videos through their bookstore.
6. Family Office Training: Specialized training program on Family Office establishment and management, priced at 3,150 PLN per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Instytut Biznesu Rodzinnego is a private knowledge center that helps Polish family businesses plan succession, professionalize governance, and prepare next-generation leaders. It monetizes succession consulting, family business constitution development, ownership strategy advisory, executive training programs, advisor certification, postgraduate studies, and signature events. Revenue is generated through professional service fees, training fees, postgraduate tuition, certification fees, and event-based revenue streams.

Product overview

Instytut Biznesu Rodzinnego (IBR) is a family business knowledge center in Poland offering a comprehensive ecosystem of consulting services, educational programs, certification schemes, and events for family enterprises. The core offering centers on succession planning services (Doradztwo Sukcesyjne) and the proprietary Diamentu Sukcesyjnego© methodology. Complementary consulting services include Family Business Constitution, Ownership Strategy, and the Successor's Compass. IBR operates educational platforms including Akademia Sukcesora (management program for successors), Akademia Biznesu Rodzinnego (training), and Advanced Family Business Leadership postgraduate studies. The organization runs signature events including the 4 GENERATIONS symposium and International Camp, and maintains the Family Business Portal as a knowledge resource. A certification program for family business advisors rounds out the professional services portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akademia Sukcesora: Prestigious manager program supporting next-generation leaders in preparing for future roles.
• 4 GENERATIONS
• International Camp
• Future 2100
• Firma Rodzinna Roku
• Dyplomowany Doradca Rodziny Biznesowej
• Model Diamentu Sukcesyjnego©
• Advanced Family Business Leadership
• Sympozjum 4 GENERATIONS

Products and services

• Doradztwo Sukcesyjne (Succession Consulting)
• Konstytucja Firmy Rodzinnej (Family Business Constitution)
• Strategia właścicielska (Ownership Strategy)
• Sprint Strategiczny (Strategic Sprint)
• Kompas Sukcesora (Successor's Compass)
• Doradztwo biznesowe (Business Advisory)
• Raportowanie niefinansowe i ESG (Non-Financial and ESG Reporting)
• Fundacja Rodzinna (Family Foundation Setup)
• Analiza kondycji finansowej firmy (Financial Condition Analysis)
• Akademia Sukcesora (Successor Academy)
• Akademia Biznesu Rodzinnego (Family Business Academy Training)
• Program certyfikacji dla doradców (Advisor Certification Program)
• Sympozjum 4 GENERATIONS (4 GENERATIONS Symposium)
• International Camp
• Future 2100
• Studia Advanced Family Business Leadership
• Family Office w praktyce (Family Office in Practice)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 succession plans implemented across companies and families
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego (Kozminski University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint delivery of postgraduate studies program 'Advanced Family Business Leadership'. Kozminski University provides academic framework and institutional accreditation while IBR provides industry expertise and practical curriculum. Recruitment open until September 30, 2026.
• University of St. Gallen - Center for Family BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for research and knowledge exchange in family business. Referenced in Prof. Krzysztof Safin's profile.
• Institut für Familienunternehmen Witten (Witten Institute for Family Business)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with German family business research institution for collaborative research and best practice exchange.
• FH Schmalkalden (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with German university for family business research and education collaboration.
• Victorinox (Swiss Army Knife Manufacturer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeeting with Carl Elsener (CEO Victorinox) featured at International Camp 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland. Victorinox serves as case study/inspiration for succession in multi-generational family businesses.
• University of Szwajcaria / Swiss partner organizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting partner for International Camp 2026 event in Zurich, Switzerland (April 13-15, 2026).
• Clark UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership referenced in Prof. Łukasz Sułkowski's profile. Dual degree programs in collaboration.
• Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza (National Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Krzysztof Safin serves as Chairman of the Family Business Committee of the National Chamber of Commerce. Partnership for advocacy and promotion of family businesses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Institute for Family Business (UK): UK membership body for family business owners with research, events, and policy advocacy. Comparable to IBR's role as a national family business knowledge center and convener.

Direct peers

• Lansberg Gersick & Associates: Consulting firm specializing in family business governance, succession planning, and next-generation development. Closely comparable to IBR's Diament Sukcesyjny©-based succession and governance advisory.
• Cambridge Family Enterprise Group: US-based advisory and education firm focused on family enterprise continuity, governance, and succession. Highly comparable to IBR's advisory + education + events model and its focus on multi-generational continuity.
• Family Office Exchange (FOX): Membership and education network for single-family offices. Comparable to IBR's Family Office training program and family foundation advisory offerings.
• Family Business Network (FBN): Global membership organization for family business owners and advisors, hosting events, education, and peer learning. Directly comparable to IBR's role as a community and knowledge platform for family businesses in Poland.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Private (Family Business): Deloitte's global private/family business practice serving wealthy families and family-owned enterprises. Comparable as a broader advisory competitor in succession and wealth advisory.
• KPMG Family Business: Global Big Four advisory practice dedicated to family businesses, offering succession, tax, and governance services. Competes with IBR on larger Polish family enterprise engagements.
• PwC Family Business Services: PwC's global family business advisory and research network, including the Family Business Survey. A broad incumbent that competes with IBR in succession and governance advisory.
• EY-Parthenon Family Business: EY's family enterprise services spanning strategy, succession, and tax. A broad incumbent in the same advisory space as IBR, particularly for larger family enterprise clients.

Emerging players

• IMD Global Family Business Center: Switzerland-based research and executive education center focused on family business. Comparable to IBR's academic partnership and postgraduate studies model in family business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IBRPOLSKA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/IBRPolska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibrpolska

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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