Irish Network NYC

What Irish Network NYC does

Irish Network NYC (INNYC) is a nonprofit community organization headquartered in New York City, founded in 1996 and rebranded under the INNYC identity in 2007. It serves the Irish diaspora and Irish-affiliated professionals in the New York metro area, with a current operating team of approximately 9 employees and a volunteer board of around 11 members, including directors based in Ireland. The organization's purpose is to connect members socially, culturally, and professionally through recurring events, networking programming, and cultural initiatives, and to serve as the NYC chapter of the broader Irish Network USA system established in 2009.

INNYC's core offering is a membership-based community program complemented by sponsor-funded events. Member-facing products are delivered through a WordPress website and JoinIT membership-management platform — standard off-the-shelf community-organization tooling with no proprietary technology, app, or data product. Programming spans networking nights, professional-development events, and cultural gatherings, typically hosted at partner venues across Manhattan and the boroughs.

Revenue is generated from two streams: annual individual membership subscriptions (pricing not publicly disclosed) and sponsor revenue from NYC bars, restaurants, and corporate sponsors who underwrite events in exchange for access to the audience. The go-to-market is fundamentally grassroots and community-driven — member referrals, board networks, and venue sponsor co-marketing — with no paid acquisition or enterprise-sales motion. The cost base is dominated by a small core staff plus volunteer time, consistent with a lean nonprofit operating model.

Name

Irish Network NYC

Legal name

Irish Network New York City

Website

https://irishnetworknyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Irish Network NYC is a New York City nonprofit that connects Irish professionals and the broader Irish diaspora through membership subscriptions, networking events, cultural programming, and sponsor-supported venue partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Community

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Neighborhood Community Platforms (MPACAJAI)

Keywords

• Professional networking events
• Membership community organization
• Irish diaspora networking
• Cultural professional events
• Career mentoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The organization generates revenue through annual membership subscriptions. Members pay to join the network and gain access to monthly networking events, special events with keynote speakers, career and mentoring advice, and sports events. The membership is managed through the JoinIT platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Irish Network NYC operates a membership-based nonprofit community for Irish and Irish-American professionals in New York City. Members pay annual subscriptions for access to monthly after-work networking gatherings in Manhattan, special events featuring keynote speakers, career and mentoring support, and sports events. The organization was founded in 1996 and is run by a volunteer board of directors.

Product overview

Irish Network NYC operates as a membership-based professional networking community rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a single unified product—its membership program—which bundles together monthly networking gatherings, special events with keynote speakers, career and mentoring services, and sports events. All products and services are delivered through the organization's website and JoinIT membership management platform, with events primarily held in-person in Manhattan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Plans
• Networking Events
• Special Events
• Career & Mentoring Services
• Sports Events

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Tailor Public HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue that provides space for Irish Network NYC events, helping bring the Irish community together in New York City. Members are encouraged to visit and support the venue.
• Pig Whistle Public HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue that supports Irish Network NYC events and the Irish community gathering in NYC.
• Brass Monkey NYCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue supporting Irish Network NYC events.
• Beyond the Pale NYCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue for Irish Network NYC events.
• FiddlesticksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue for Irish Network NYC events.
• BeckettsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue for Irish Network NYC events.
• LaurelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue for Irish Network NYC events.
• PhebesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue for Irish Network NYC events.
• West CorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue for Irish Network NYC events.
• The Factory 380minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue supporting Irish Network NYC events.
• Gibney'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor venue supporting Irish Network NYC events.
• Ottinger Employment LawyersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Irish Network NYC.
• ZenBusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing financial or in-kind support to Irish Network NYC.
• IrishCentralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing press coverage and visibility for Irish Network NYC events and community activities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Meetup: Broad community platform enabling local groups to organize in-person events; INNYC's JoinIT-based membership is essentially a narrower, paid, niche version of this community-event model.

Direct peers

• British-American Business (BAB): NYC-based membership organization connecting British professionals and businesses in transatlantic commerce; operates the same diaspora professional networking model with events, mentoring, and corporate partnerships.
• Ellevate Network: Membership-based professional networking community (originally founded as 85 Broads at Goldman Sachs); operates similar in-person chapter events, mentoring, and a paid subscription model.
• IN-USA (Irish Network USA): Umbrella Irish diaspora professional network that Irish Network NYC members helped spawn in 2009; same mission of connecting Irish professionals across US cities via membership and events.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) New York: Diaspora-focused professional networking and trade organization with NYC presence; same subscription membership model with events, mentoring programs, and corporate sponsorship revenue streams.

Regional players

• IrishCentral: Largest Irish-American digital media platform and existing INNYC media partner; serves the same Irish diaspora audience in the US with news, community content, and event promotion.

Others

• Consulate General of Ireland, New York: Government body that supported INNYC's founding and engages the same Irish diaspora audience in NYC; an ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/irishnetworknyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irish-network-nyc

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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