LA PEÑA BUSINESS CLUB

What LA PEÑA BUSINESS CLUB does

LA PEÑA BUSINESS CLUB (LPBC) is a private, members-only business club founded in 2008 in Barcelona by six French entrepreneurs to provide a curated networking ecosystem for business leaders. Operated as LA PEÑA DES ENTREPRENEURS S.L., a Spanish private limited company, the club runs tiered annual memberships (Club, Premium, Excellence) auto-renewed each year. Members must be the #1 of their company and pass a selection committee review within 24 hours, with a numerus clausus imposed per sector to ensure diversity across food & beverage, digital, real estate, legal, finance, hospitality, healthcare, investment, and HR.

The platform combines digital infrastructure (a WordPress-based website at lpbc.club with a member directory, Tribe Events plugin, and private Facebook/LinkedIn groups) with physical club spaces in Barcelona (Paseo de Gracia), Madrid (Salamanca via Club 567), Lisbon (Chiado via Le Consulat), Paris (Butte Montmartre via Maison Muller), Porto, and Mallorca (via CEP). Members access approximately 50 events per year — monthly lunches, afterworks, conferences, a golf tournament, webinars through FFI Académie — plus a vetted expert network covering legal, fiscal, banking, real estate, and operational services for cross-border business installation.

LPBC generates revenue through annual membership subscriptions, event participation fees (members and non-members priced separately), and ancillary business services including workspace rental and address domiciliation at Paseo de Gracia (€60-€85/month) and Maison Muller (€80-€120/month). Its sister organization, Forces Françaises de l'Industrie (FFI), extends the network into 10 French cities. The club is founder-led by Emmanuel Deleau with no external funding disclosed, and markets primarily through community referrals, member testimonials, and its website across French, Spanish, and English-language sites.

Name

LA PEÑA BUSINESS CLUB

Legal name

LA PEÑA DES ENTREPRENEURS S.L.

Website

https://lpbc.club

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Peña Business Club is a private, members-only entrepreneur networking club founded in 2008 in Barcelona, offering tiered annual memberships across 6+ cities in France, Spain, and Portugal. It serves French-speaking entrepreneurs expanding into Iberia and vice versa, providing curated events, workspace, and expert networks for cross-border business development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Club / Professional Networking

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Travel & Services Membership Clubs (Ancillary Services-Led) (CRAEADAK)

Keywords

• Business club membership
• Entrepreneur networking events
• Executive community access
• Professional coworking spaces
• Business installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Subscriptions: LPBC generates revenue primarily through tiered annual membership subscriptions (Club, Premium, Excellence). Membership is annual and renewed automatically unless 60 days' written notice is given. Each tier provides distinct services and benefits, with higher tiers offering more personalized support, meeting room access, mentoring hours, and strategic facilitation.
2. Event Participation Fees: The majority of LPBC events are ticketed, with separate pricing for members and non-members. For example, Barcelona lunches range from €68.97 to €81.07 per ticket. Non-members must request participation, undergo an interview with a selection committee member, and obtain express authorization before registering.
3. Business Services and Workspace Rental: LPBC generates additional revenue through business address domiciliation services at Paseo de Gracia (Barcelona) and Rue Muller (Paris), and meeting room / private lounge rental for members and private events. These are offered at tier-dependent discounted rates or as add-on services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

La Peña Business Club sells tiered annual memberships (Club, Premium, Excellence) to vetted entrepreneurs seeking cross-border peer networking between France, Spain, and Portugal. Members receive access to approximately 50 curated networking events per year, physical workspace and meeting rooms in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, and Paris, a vetted expert network, and one-stop-shop support for company installation and development in Spain and Portugal.

Product overview

La Peña Business Club is a business networking and entrepreneurship ecosystem offering tiered membership programs (Club, Premium, Excellence) that provide access to exclusive networking events (approximately 50 per year including lunches, afterworks, conferences, golf tournaments, webinars), physical workspace in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, and Paris, an expert network for international business development, one-stop-shop services for business setup in Spain and Portugal, and a member directory. The portfolio consists of membership tiers as the primary revenue model, supplemented by event participation, workspace rental, and professional services facilitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership Basic annual membership tier providing access to classic events (lunches, afterworks, aperitivos, conferences), access to all city clubs, webinars with replays, WhatsApp communities, member directory, private Facebook and LinkedIn groups, negotiated member offers, workspace access at Club space (Barcelona), and business address domiciliation at Paseo de Gracia (Barcelona) for €85/month ex-VAT or Maison Muller (Paris) for €120/month ex-VAT.
• Premium Membership Mid-tier annual membership including all Club tier benefits plus reduced workspace rates (Paseo de Gracia €60/month, Maison Muller €100/month), 2 hours/year of project mentoring/accompaniment, access to sectoral Chapters (Hospitality/Tourism, Magic, Investors), Business Match service, business setup assistance, expert workshop/webinar hosting opportunities, privileged investment opportunities, and 2 hours/week of meeting room and private lounge access in Barcelona and Paris.
• Excellence Membership Top-tier annual membership offering free business address domiciliation at Paseo de Gracia (Barcelona), domiciliation at Maison Muller (Paris) for €80/month ex-VAT, 4 hours/year of project mentoring, 4 hours/week of meeting room and private lounge access, personalized strategic connection accompaniment by the LPBC board, annual strategic consultation, travel meeting organization in LPBC cities, private event rental of Barcelona Club spaces, 3 included classic meals, 2 annual promotional highlights (newsletter, social media), and VIP access with priority and guaranteed seating at events.
• Networking Events Curated calendar of approximately 50 events per year including monthly lunches in Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon; monthly afterworks in Barcelona (Thursdays 7-9pm); conferences and workshops; annual golf tournament with summer dinner; webinars and masterclasses; and e-encounters for connecting European ecosystems. Ticketed separately, with member and non-member pricing (e.g., Barcelona lunches €68.97 to €81.07 per ticket).
• Expert Network A vetted network of qualified experts providing support in international installation and development (company creation, fiscal optimization, legal structuring), business and commercial growth (digital marketing, networking), company management (accounting, HR, wealth management), real estate and location services, and complementary international services.
• One-Stop Shop Services Comprehensive support service for entrepreneurs establishing or developing business in Spain and Portugal, covering both enterprise and personal matters, leveraging a trusted network of partners and experts to ensure efficient and pleasant experience from the first minute.
• Workspace and Club Spaces Physical office and club spaces available to members in Barcelona (prestigious Paseo de Gracia 61), Madrid (Salamanca quarter, in partnership with Club 567), Lisbon (Chiado, within Le Consulat luxury boutique hotel), and Paris (foot of Montmartre, Maison Muller). Includes meeting rooms, private lounges, and event spaces.
• Business Match Service Recommendation service providing pertinent member and expert connections, available to Premium and Excellence members for accelerating business development through targeted networking.
• Member Directory Digital directory of members searchable by specialty and city (Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid/Le Club 567, Mallorca/CEP, Paris, Valencia), including member profiles with contact information and professional objectives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to approximately 50 events per year across 6+ cities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forces Françaises de l'Industrie (FFI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008FFI is LPBC's sister organization in France, present in 10 cities. Together, LPBC and FFI form a bridge between France, Spain, and Portugal. Members of either club can access events and ecosystems in all cities where both networks are present. LPBC co-founded FFI alongside Emmanuel Deleau, strengthening the cross-border entrepreneur network.
• Club 567coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub 567 is LPBC's partner business club in Madrid, operating in the Salamanca district. LPBC members can access Club 567 events and workspace through this partnership, enabling cross-city networking in Spain's capital.
• Le Consulat (Boutique Hôtel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPBC operates within the workspace of Boutique Hôtel Le Consulat in the heart of Lisbon's Chiado district. This partnership provides LPBC with a physical presence in Lisbon and provides Le Consulat with a curated network of entrepreneur members.
• CEP (Club Empresarial de Palma)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEP is LPBC's partner business club in Mallorca. Through this partnership, LPBC organizes evening events or lunches in Mallorca, and members can access the CEP ecosystem when visiting the island.
• Laplace (Groupe Crystal)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaplace, a wealth management brand of Groupe Crystal, is a partner of LPBC. Jean-Claude Faixo, Director of Laplace Iberia, is also a founding member of LPBC. Laplace offers patrimonial advisory services to LPBC members, and LPBC provides Laplace with access to its entrepreneur network.
• ValordsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerValords is listed as a partner of LPBC, offering services to members. The partnership enables Valords to access the LPBC entrepreneur community while LPBC members benefit from Valords' services.
• GerbrokersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerbrokers is listed as a partner of LPBC. The partnership provides LPBC members with access to Gerbrokers' services while expanding the club's service ecosystem.
• Linkia LegalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinkia Legal, co-founded by Sergio Román Alonso (LPBC Madrid Ambassador), is a law firm specializing in business law. It provides legal services to LPBC members and serves as a key expert resource for the Madrid chapter.
• ARA GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARA Global, co-founded by Sergio Román Alonso (LPBC Madrid Ambassador), is a consulting firm offering fiscal, labor law, accounting, and outsourcing services. It provides comprehensive support to French companies and executives looking to establish or grow in Spain, complementing LPBC's one-stop-shop mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer-to-peer membership organization for chief executives and business leaders, offering chapters, events, and curated networking across sectors. Highly comparable to LPBC's exclusive, vetted entrepreneur-membership model and event-driven engagement cadence.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Global membership community for founders and CEOs offering peer-learning forums, chapter events, and curated connections. Closely aligned with LPBC in target member (#1 of company), event-driven cadence, and exclusivity-via-selection criteria.
• Forces Françaises de l'Industrie (FFI): LPBC's affiliated French entrepreneur network operating across 10 cities with shared events, masterclasses, and cross-referral. Co-founded by Emmanuel Deleau and explicitly tied to LPBC's ecosystem; serves as the French extension of the same membership and event model.
• French Founders: International network of French entrepreneurs and executives with chapters in multiple cities worldwide, focused on cross-border business development. Mirrors LPBC's France-Spain-Portugal bridge positioning and the cross-border entrepreneur value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Global membership club operating physical houses, events, workspaces, and member services across major cities. Comparable in tiered subscription model, premium-location workspaces, event-driven engagement, and curated member experiences, though at much larger scale and broader audience.

Regional players

• CCI France International: Umbrella network of French bilateral Chambers of Commerce in 80+ countries offering cross-border services and entrepreneur support. Comparable as a cross-border infrastructure for French entrepreneurs expanding internationally, with the same one-stop-shop positioning.
• CCI France Espagne (French Chamber of Commerce in Spain): Bilateral chamber of commerce supporting French-Spanish business exchange with events, networking, and business setup services. Comparable in cross-border France-Iberia focus and one-stop-shop service orientation for entrepreneurs establishing operations across the two markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lapenabusinessclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-pena-business-club

Compliance1 record

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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