Pride Business Forum

What Pride Business Forum does

Pride Business Forum (Nadační fond Pride Business Forum) is a Czech nonprofit foundation established in 2011 as part of Prague Pride and operating as an independent entity since 2023. The organization supports companies and institutions in the Czech Republic in building respectful workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees through a portfolio of professional services including training workshops on unconscious bias and inclusive language, consulting, and mentoring programs that connect experienced member firms with newer participants. Its core service offering is a membership program with 100+ corporate members, including premium members such as Vodafone, Škoda Auto, Novartis, MSD, Hilton, and IKEA, spanning industries from telecommunications and pharmaceuticals to automotive, banking, hospitality, and culture.

The organization monetizes through three principal revenue streams: recurring membership fees (pricing not publicly disclosed), one-time conference ticket sales (Early Bird CZK 3,290, Regular CZK 3,690, Final CZK 3,990), and professional services for training and consulting. The 2026 annual conference held at Hilton Prague Atrium combined with EPBN WISE Awards drew 550+ participants from 24 countries and 130+ companies, indicating substantial one-time event activity. PBF also runs the annual LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer Award (Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Special Awards) introduced in 2018, the Pride Business Forum Hero Award launched in 2019, and Voices storytelling events.

PBF operates as part of the European Pride Business Network (EPBN), a consortium of 27 organizations across 23 countries, and co-delivers the EPBN WISE (Workplace Inclusion for Sustainable Europe) project funded by the EU's CERV programme alongside Workplace Pride, REDI, EDGE Certification Foundation, and Pride Biz. The organization is led by Executive Director Tereza Kadlecová and a 12-person operational team, with a Board of Directors chaired by founder Czeslaw Walek and a Supervisory Board. Geographic focus is the Czech Republic with international expansion activity through the EPBN network.

Name

Pride Business Forum

Legal name

Nadační fond Pride Business Forum

Website

https://pridebusinessforum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pride Business Forum is a Czech nonprofit foundation that supports over 100 companies and institutions in building LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion through membership programs, training, consulting, mentoring, and annual awards, and it co-delivers EU-funded initiatives through the European Pride Business Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Inclusion & DEI Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Functional Summits (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Procurement, Legal) (THAHAMAJ), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Workplace inclusion consulting
• LGBTQ+ diversity training
• Corporate DEI membership
• Employer inclusion awards
• D&I workshops and mentoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Companies and organizations pay membership fees to join Pride Business Forum and receive benefits including practical tips, free event tickets, long-term support, and access to training, consulting, and mentoring services.
2. Conference and event tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for annual conferences and events. Pricing varies: Early Bird 3290 CZK, Regular 3690 CZK, Final 3990 CZK.
3. Training and consulting services: Professional services including workshops, training sessions, and consulting for member companies on DEI topics, unconscious bias, inclusive language, and allyship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pride Business Forum is a Czech non-profit foundation that helps companies and institutions build respectful, LGBTQ+-inclusive workplaces through a corporate membership program, professional DEI training and workshops, ongoing consulting, member-to-member mentoring, an annual conference, and the LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer Awards program. Revenue comes from company membership fees, paid training and consulting engagements, and conference ticket sales.

Product overview

Pride Business Forum is a non-profit foundation that supports companies and institutions in building respectful and inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ people. Rather than a software platform, it offers a portfolio of professional services including training workshops, consulting, mentoring, and membership programs. The organization also runs annual awards programs (LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer Award, Pride Business Forum Hero Award, and EPBN WISE Awards) and events including the annual conference, Voices storytelling events, and ERG networking sessions. Premium members include major corporations such as Vodafone, Škoda, Novartis, and Hilton. The organization connects over 100 member companies and provides free downloadable guides as resources for HR professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Membership Program Recurring annual membership for companies and institutions, providing practical tips, free event tickets, long-term advisory support, access to training/consulting, mentoring pairings, and inclusion benchmarking through the LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer Awards. Currently includes 100+ Czech companies across telecom, automotive, pharma, banking, hospitality, retail, insurance, and culture.
• DEI Training and Workshops Interactive workshops for companies and their employees on unconscious bias, fostering empathy, inclusive language, and the role of allies. Delivered by Education Manager Aleš Rumpel and team. Available to member companies and external clients.
• DEI Consulting Services Ongoing advisory support for companies on implementing diversity and inclusion practices — covering HR processes, corporate benefits, and inclusive culture. Available to member companies on demand.
• Corporate Mentoring Program Structured matchmaking that connects member companies with experienced PBF member companies to share best practices and provide guidance on inclusion initiatives and HR implementation.
• Annual Pride Business Forum Conference Ticketed annual flagship event at Hilton Prague featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion advocates. Conference 2026 brought together 550+ participants from 24 European countries and 130+ companies. Tickets sold via Reenio at tiered pricing (Early Bird CZK 3290 / Regular CZK 3690 / Final CZK 3990).
• LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer Award Annual paid assessment and recognition program for Czech employers creating inclusive working environments for LGBTQ+ employees. Awards issued in Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers based on scored criteria; special awards recognize employee resource groups (ERG of the Year) and significant year-on-year improvement (Big Step Forward). 2026 Gold winners included Vodafone Czech Republic (97.5 pts), SAP Group (93 pts), Škoda Auto (92 pts), and MSD (90 pts).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 companies and institutions collaborating through the membership program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FuturelifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026New member of Pride Business Forum welcomed in 2026, further strengthening the network of employers committed to equality and inclusion.
• Hilton PraguecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Venue host for annual PBF conferences. Hosted the 15th anniversary conference in 2025 and 2026 conference at Hilton Prague Atrium.
• European Pride Business Network (EPBN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EPBN is a consortium of 27 organizations across 23 countries. PBF co-delivers the EPBN WISE (Workplace Inclusion for Sustainable Europe) project funded by EU's CERV programme, alongside Workplace Pride, REDI, EDGE Certification Foundation, and Pride Biz. This partnership enables cross-border collaboration and European-wide research on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
• Workplace Pride (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in EPBN WISE project focusing on diversity of work teams in Europe. Collaborates on research, training, and knowledge sharing for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
• REDI (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024La Red Empresarial por la Diversidad e Inclusión LGBTI. Partner in EPBN WISE project, focusing on adapting inclusion efforts across different cultural and political environments.
• EDGE Certification Foundation (Switzerland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in EPBN WISE project. Conducts research on LGBTQ+ workplace experiences, including the microaggressions survey across 5 EU countries.
• Pride Biz (Austria)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Austrian partner in EPBN WISE project contributing to workplace inclusion initiatives in Europe.
• Open for BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Coalition of companies that partnered with Jsme Fér to produce an Economic Brief on LGBT+ inclusion in Czech Republic, with focus on freedom to marry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pride Biz Austria: Pride Biz is the Austrian LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion counterpart of PBF and an EPBN WISE consortium member. It runs an analogous membership-and-awards model targeting Austrian corporates, making it a near-mirror peer in a neighboring DACH market.
• Stonewall (UK): Stonewall is the UK's premier LGBTQ+ rights organization and historically operated the global "Diversity Champions" employer membership and Workplace Equality Index — the beProud-style model that PBF explicitly adapted for the Czech LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer Award. Highly comparable as a more mature national-market version of PBF's concept.
• Out & Equal Workplace Advocates: Out & Equal is the largest US-based LGBTQ+ workplace equality organization running corporate summits, employer benchmarking, and ERG programming — closely analogous to PBF's conference + awards + training portfolio in a different (larger) geography.
• Workplace Pride: Workplace Pride is the leading Dutch LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion organization and a direct EPBN WISE co-delivery partner with Pride Business Forum. Both operate membership-based models, annual conferences, employer benchmarking, and Gold/Silver/Bronze employer award programs targeting corporates in their respective national markets.
• EDGE Certification Foundation: EDGE Certification Foundation is a Geneva-based LGBTQ+ workplace certification body and EPBN WISE consortium partner with PBF. Both organizations sell corporate benchmarking and certification products, share research consortium relationships, and target multinational HR and DEI buyers.
• REDI (Red Empresarial por la Diversidad e Inclusión LGBTI): REDI is the Spanish LGBTQ+ business inclusion network and an EPBN WISE consortium partner alongside PBF. Both organizations run corporate membership programs, employer recognition awards, training/mentoring services, and cross-border research for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
• L'autre Cercle (France): L'autre Cercle is the leading French LGBTQ+ professional inclusion network with a corporate membership model, employer awards (French LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer labels), and training programs — directly comparable to PBF's offerings in the Czech market.

Regional players

• Community Business: Community Business is a Hong Kong-headquartered nonprofit running corporate D&I programming including LGBTQ+ inclusion in Asia. Comparable mission and membership/awards model, but operates in APAC rather than Europe and so does not directly compete with PBF's Czech/European footprint.

Emerging players

• myGwork: myGwork is a global LGBTQ+ professional network and job platform with employer partnerships across Europe. They overlap with PBF in serving LGBTQ+ corporate inclusion needs (talent, employer branding) but operate a digital platform model rather than a national membership-and-events model.
• Open for Business: Open for Business is a coalition of multinational companies that produces research and economic briefs on LGBTQ+ economic inclusion — including a Czech-focused economic brief co-produced with PBF and Jsme Fér. They are an adjacent peer operating at the intersection of corporate advocacy and economic research rather than direct membership sales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pridebusinessforum

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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