Kvinner i Business

What Kvinner i Business does

Kvinner i Business (KIB) is a Norwegian non-profit women's business networking association founded on 20 September 2011 through the merger of the Kvinnenettverket i Bærum and Askerkvinnenes Næringsnett. The organization serves approximately 250 women entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders in central Østlandet, with operations primarily in Asker, Bærum, and Oslo. Its mission is to provide a regional Sisterhood community that combines peer support, structured programs, and a "heiagjeng" culture for women building businesses, addressing isolation and the lack of female-focused business networks in the region.

KIB's core product is annual individual membership at 1,590 NOK/year, with corporate tiers at 3,180 NOK (3 seats) and 5,000 NOK (5 seats). Members access a portfolio of subsidized programs including the 12-month Mentorprogrammet (8,900 NOK, max 10 participants per cohort), the 3-month Merkevareprogrammet delivered with Tangram Design (8,900 NOK members / 12,900 NOK non-members, max 7 per cohort), monthly Sisterhood Meetings in Asker and Oslo, and monthly theme meetings and workshops (250–1,500 NOK supplements). Annual Sommerfest and Christmas events, plus member-to-member discounts (AmoRosa, WoodUpp, BeeKi, BeNow, SublimA, among others), round out the offering. Pricing is subsidized by Asker kommune and Bærum kommune, which enables KIB to price well below market rates for comparable mentorship and brand-program content.

Distribution is community-led: members are acquired primarily via word-of-mouth referrals, the website (kvinneribusiness.no), and the closed "KIB Sisterhood" Facebook group. Strategic partnerships with Bærum Næringsråd (collective membership), Etablerertjenesten (joint Mentorprogram and co-managed establishment service since 2013), and Tangram Design embed KIB in the regional entrepreneurship support infrastructure. The organization is governed by an elected board led by chair Toril Flåskjer (2025/26), with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no institutional investors, and no disclosed external funding. International engagements include expert-partner roles in the WINGATE EØS project (2018, covering Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Moldova) and the Woman on Top project in Greece (2020).

Name

Kvinner i Business

Legal name

Kvinner i Business

Website

https://kvinneribusiness.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kvinner i Business (KIB) is a Norwegian non-profit women's business networking association serving ~250 women entrepreneurs in the Asker, Bærum, and Oslo region. It offers annual membership plus subsidized mentorship, brand-strategy, and Sisterhood programs co-funded by Asker and Bærum municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Business Associations (81391), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentorship, Coaching & Office-Hours Platforms (MPACALAG)

Keywords

• Women business networking
• Professional mentorship programs
• Entrepreneurship community
• Business networking events
• Brand development workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Haslum (Bærum)

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual individual membership is the primary recurring revenue stream. Individual members pay 1,590 kr per year. Corporate/firm memberships are also available at 3,180 kr per year for 3 members from the same company and 5,000 kr per year for 5 members.
2. Program fees: Revenue from paid programs including the Mentorprogram (8,900 kr per participant), Merkevareprogram (8,900 kr for members; 12,900 kr for non-members), and theme meetings/workshops (250 kr per session for simple refreshments and venue). Workshop fees are 1,500 kr per session. Summerfest and other events also generate ticket revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kvinner i Business is a Norwegian women's business networking association (forening) that sells annual memberships granting access to a structured portfolio of programs: a 12-month mentorship program (Mentorprogrammet), a 3-month brand strategy program (Merkevareprogrammet) delivered with Tangram Design, monthly Sisterhood networking meetings in Asker and Oslo, and themed educational workshops. Membership and programs are heavily subsidized by Asker kommune and Bærum kommune, and serve approximately 250 women entrepreneurs and business leaders in the central Østlandet region.

Product overview

Kvinner i Business (KIB) is a Norwegian women's business networking organization offering a multi-product service portfolio. The core offering is annual membership (1,590 kr/year), which provides access to the organization's full program suite and networking events. The program portfolio consists of four main offerings: (1) Mentorprogrammet — a 12-month one-to-one mentorship program matching experienced women in business with entrepreneurial adepts, priced at 8,900 kr; (2) Merkevareprogrammet — a 3-month strategic brand development program delivered by Tangram Design across 7 modules, also priced at 8,900 kr for members; (3) Sisterhood Meetings — monthly in-person networking sessions held in both Asker and Oslo, free of charge; and (4) Temamøter/Workshops — monthly themed educational sessions for members at a supplementary cost. Additional offerings include the annual Sommerfest celebration, member discount programs, and collective membership in Bærum Næringsråd. All programs are subsidized by Asker kommune and Bærum kommune, enabling low-cost member participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Three KIB members have won Årets Gründer (Entrepreneur of the Year) in Asker and Bærum since the award's inception 7 years ago (as of 2021).
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bærum NæringsrådcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIB members receive collective membership in Bærum Næringsråd, gaining access to all Bærum Næringsråd events and programs. This partnership extends KIB's reach into the broader regional business ecosystem and provides members with additional networking and learning opportunities.
• StartUp Viken (formerly StartUp Akershus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartUp Viken is a resource for anyone in the former Akershus county wanting to start their own business. KIB collaborates with StartUp Viken as part of the broader entrepreneurship support ecosystem.
• Etablerertjenesten i Asker og BærumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIB co-runs the establishment service in Asker and Bærum since 2013, and runs its Mentorprogram jointly with Etablierertjenesten, which contributes its own resources and clients to the program.
• Tangram DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationTangram Design, one of Norway's most recognized design agencies, developed and runs the Merkevareprogrammet (Brand Program) for KIB. Led by Emelie Spjuth (KIB board member), the program helps female entrepreneurs develop strong brands. Tangram Design contributes proprietary brand strategy methodology and expertise.
• Asker kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsker kommune provides financial co-funding for KIB programs, enabling KIB to offer subsidized prices to its members. This is a key enabling partnership that makes programs accessible at low cost.
• Bærum kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBærum kommune provides financial co-funding for KIB programs, enabling KIB to offer subsidized prices to its members. This is a key enabling partnership that makes programs accessible at low cost.
• WINGATE (EØS Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWINGATE is a pan-European EØS project aimed at increasing the number of successful female-founded businesses in Central and Eastern Europe (Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Moldova). KIB participates as expert partner, sharing its experience in supporting women entrepreneurs. Marit Silseth leads KIB's involvement in the project.
• Woman on Top ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIB acts as advisor on the Woman on Top project, which works for gender equality and better opportunities for female leaders and entrepreneurs in Greece.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WEConnect International: Global network certifying women-owned businesses and connecting them to corporate and government buyers. A larger, more established sibling to KIB in the women's business network category, with broader geographic scope but similar mission of supporting women entrepreneurs.
• Abelia: Norwegian trade association for knowledge and technology industries, providing networking, policy advocacy, and member services. Comparable to KIB as a Norwegian membership-based organization providing community and professional development, though at national scale and industry-wide scope.
• Innovasjon Norge: Norwegian government innovation agency offering entrepreneurship support, mentorship, and grants. Comparable to KIB as a Norwegian entrepreneurship support provider, though operating at national scale with public funding rather than member subscriptions.

Direct peers

• Female Founders: Pan-European community and content platform supporting women-led startups with mentorship, community, and investor connections. Comparable to KIB in mission (supporting women entrepreneurs), programs (mentorship, peer learning), and member-driven community model.
• Nordic Women in Tech: Nordic-wide community supporting women in technology through events, mentorship, and networking. Comparable to KIB in mission (women-in-business community), format (events, mentorship, peer support), and Scandinavian geographic focus.
• Connect (Norwegian Business Network): Norwegian business networking organization with similar regional chapter structure and member-mix events. Comparable to KIB in its membership-based business networking format and member-driven event programming.
• Kvinner i Teknologi (Women in Tech Norway): Norwegian women-in-business professional network focused on tech, offering mentoring, networking events, and community programs. Directly comparable to KIB in format (chapter-based meetups, mentorship circles, member-driven events) and target audience (women professionals and entrepreneurs in Norway).

Others

• Katapult (Impact Accelerator): Norwegian impact accelerator and venture fund with focus on inclusive entrepreneurship. Comparable to KIB as a Norwegian entrepreneurship support ecosystem participant, though serving founders through investment and acceleration rather than community/peer learning.
• Bærum Næringsråd: Regional business association for Bærum municipality providing networking events and business advocacy. Directly comparable to KIB as a local business networking organization, and an active KIB partner providing collective membership benefits.
• Asker Næringsråd: Regional business association for Asker municipality, providing networking, business development, and policy advocacy for local businesses. Comparable to KIB as a regional business ecosystem player, and the obvious counterpart to KIB's Asker kommune backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kvinner-i-business

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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