International Club Berlin e.V.

What International Club Berlin e.V. does

International Club Berlin e.V. is a private, members-only urban country club organized as a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) and headquartered at Thüringer Allee 5-11 in Berlin-Charlottenburg. Founded in 1994 by 35 Berlin citizens to continue the traditions of the British Officers' Club — which had occupied the premises since 1945 — the club traces its physical site back to the late-19th-century Berliner Schlittschuhclub (ice-skating club). The club is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors led by President Claudia Gräfin von der Schulenburg, with Vice President Dominik Lamminger, Treasurer Dr. M. Kurch, Secretary Dr. M. Kämmerer, and additional board members Matthias Hoffend, Dr. Holger Endrös and Dr. Stephan Busch; day-to-day operations are run by General Manager Antonia Oelmann. Roughly 1,800 curated members drawn from diplomacy, politics, business, science, art and culture are admitted through a formal application-and-referral process, and the club maintains the patronage of King Charles III.

The core product is the membership itself, which unlocks access to an integrated sports, dining and events stack: eight outdoor clay tennis courts (May–September) plus a winter inflatable dome, a heated 25-meter outdoor pool with children's pool and pool bar, the new ICB-Golf Lounge with a Trackman 4 launch monitor, Bavarian curling in winter, reciprocal golf arrangements with Golfclub Seddiner See and Potsdamer Golf-Club, an Aspria Berlin Ku'damm fitness partnership, the Literaturcafé restaurant (partially open to non-members), event programming (concerts, gallery tours, tournaments, family activities), and salons/conference rooms for private events. Member-facing technology is minimal: a member portal login, the ebusy.de reservation system for tennis and golf, SEPA-based event payments through Berliner Volksbank, Google Analytics for site traffic and Google Maps for directions. There is no proprietary technology, no mobile app, no developer-facing API, and no documented AI/ML capability.

Revenue is generated through four documented streams: recurring annual membership fees for approximately 1,800 members, gastronomy via the on-site Literaturcafé, transaction fees from ticketed events and concerts, and transaction revenue from non-member day passes and partner-sport access. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members must apply to management and obtain a separate Beitragsordnung (fee schedule) document. Geographic scope is single-country Berlin with a global-footprint claim explicitly set to false, and there is no parent company, no external capital backing and no listing — the club operates as a member-controlled association.

Name

International Club Berlin e.V.

Legal name

International Club Berlin e.V.

Website

https://ic-b.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Club Berlin e.V. is a private members-only urban country club in Berlin-Charlottenburg serving approximately 1,800 elite professionals with tennis, swimming, indoor Trackman golf, curling, dining, and curated cultural and sporting events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH), Sports Hospitality & Premium Experiences (VIP, Suites, Fan Zones) (MPAGAMAJ)

Keywords

• Private members club
• Tennis and swimming facilities
• Social networking events
• Fine dining restaurant
• Urban country club

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to approximately 1,800 members for access to club facilities including tennis, swimming, dining, events, and social networking.
2. Gastronomy Operations: Restaurant operations through the Literaturcafé, which is partially open to non-members, providing food and beverage revenue.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from ticketed events including concerts, cultural events, sports tournaments, and dining experiences.
4. Sports Facility Access: Revenue from tennis court bookings (for non-members or day guests), golf partnerships, and fitness services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

International Club Berlin e.V. operates an exclusive urban country club that provides approximately 1,800 members access to sports facilities including eight tennis courts, a heated 25-meter outdoor swimming pool, an indoor golf lounge with Trackman 4 swing analysis, Bavarian curling, and fitness partnerships. The club also runs the Literaturcafé restaurant and Pool Bar, plus a curated calendar of cultural events, sports tournaments, and dining experiences, all delivered under a British club tradition with royal patronage.

Product overview

International Club Berlin e.V. is an urban country club offering an integrated membership-based lifestyle experience. The core offering centers on club membership providing exclusive access to sports facilities (tennis courts, heated swimming pool, indoor golf with Trackman analysis, fitness partnerships, and curling), dining (Literaturcafé restaurant and Pool Bar), and social events. The club operates an online booking system for member reservations and hosts regular cultural, sporting, and dining events for members and guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership
• Tennis Facilities
• Swimming Pool
• Indoor Golf (ICB-Golf Lounge)
• Literaturcafé Restaurant
• Events & Entertainment Program
• Conference & Event Spaces

Quantifiable outcome

• Club facility acquired from Land Berlin in 2006 with support from members and Gothaer Versicherung, securing the future of this unique Urban Country Club.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Golfclub Seddiner SeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf partnership providing ICB members access to challenging 18-hole championship courses at Seddiner Lake near Potsdam. Members enjoy special conditions and preferential rates at this nearby golf facility.
• Potsdam Golf Club (Potsdamer Golf-Club)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal golf partnership with 18-hole course designed by Count Thure-Gabriel Oxenstierna, integrated into the Havel landscape. ICB members receive special benefits and preferential conditions.
• Aspria Berlin Ku'dammminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness and wellness partnership providing ICB members with exclusive preferential rates at this award-winning spa and sporting club in Charlottenburg.
• GL Tennis Coaching (Georgina Löprich-Gräßler)coreTechnology or IntegrationIn-house tennis school providing professional coaching for members of all skill levels, including beginners, returning players, tournament competitors, and children. DTB-licensed coaches offer individual and group training.
• Literature Café BerlincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal operator running the club's restaurant and café facilities. The Literaturcafé, previously located on Fasanenstraße, now operates at the club and is partially open to non-members, extending the club's reach beyond its membership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Global membership-based club operator with a strong Berlin presence. While Soho House is a much larger multi-city operator, it competes directly with ICB for the same elite, cosmopolitan professional demographic seeking curated social, dining, and lifestyle experiences.
• Royal Automobile Club: Royal-patroned London private club with extensive sports, dining, and event facilities. Comparable to ICB in its royal patronage connection, multi-sport amenities, and elite social network positioning.

Direct peers

• Boodle's: Prestigious London private members club founded in 1762, with political, aristocratic, and business members. Shares ICB's British club traditions, exclusive membership vetting, and focus on fine dining and social networking.
• Unternehmerclub (Berlin): Berlin-based exclusive business and entrepreneur networking club. Targets a similar elite professional demographic in Berlin, focused on business relationships, dining, and curated events rather than sports facilities.
• White's Club: One of London's oldest and most exclusive gentlemen's clubs with a long tradition of aristocratic and political membership. Comparable to ICB in its heritage brand, elite curation, and exclusive social networking function.
• Aspria Berlin Ku'damm: Premium sports and wellness club in Berlin-Charlottenburg offering tennis, fitness, spa, and family amenities. ICB already has a partnership with Aspria, indicating direct overlap in target market, geography, and offering (sports + wellness lifestyle).
• The Oval (Berlin): Berlin private members club offering curated hospitality, dining, and business networking. Competes for the same cosmopolitan professional segment in Berlin with a more modern, lifestyle-oriented positioning versus ICB's heritage British model.
• The Athenaeum (London): London private members club with strong hotel-style amenities, dining, and a professional/diplomatic membership profile. Closely comparable to ICB in that it combines traditional British club atmosphere with modern business and diplomatic networking.
• The Arts Club (London): Historic London private members club offering dining, cultural events, and business networking for elite professionals. Shares ICB's British heritage positioning, curated membership model, and emphasis on diplomacy/business/cultural exchange.

Regional players

• The University Club (various): European private members clubs linked to academic and professional networks, offering dining, events, and curated networking. Comparable to ICB in the U.S./European private club tradition and the curator-led membership model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Internationalclubberlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-club-berlin-e-v-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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