Round Table Sweden

What Round Table Sweden does

Round Table Sweden (Round Table Sverige) is a Swedish non-profit association (ideell förening) and the national branch of the global Round Table International fellowship club. It serves as Sweden's largest networking organization for men aged 18-40, with approximately 2,000 members organized across roughly 150 local clubs spanning the country from Trelleborg in the south to Gällivare in the north. The organization's stated purpose is to promote friendship, understanding, and collaboration between people, and it has operated under the motto "Upptaga, anpassa, förbättra" (Adopt, adapt, improve) for nearly 100 years. Activities combine social networking, professional development, and community/charitable initiatives, and the organization maintains a close partnership with its sister organization Ladies Circle.

The business model is that of a classic membership-based non-profit. Revenue is derived from membership fees, reportedly set at the local club level rather than centrally, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. The national organization itself operates with a very lean central staff of approximately 7 employees and uses a community-led go-to-market motion: prospective members are recruited primarily through word-of-mouth, existing-member referrals, and visits to local clubs, supported by an organic social presence on Instagram and Facebook and a content-driven website at roundtable.se. There are no commercial products, technology platforms, or proprietary systems; the "product" is participation in local club meetings, events, the national calendar, and the broader 56-country, 30,000+ member Round Table International network.

Round Table Sweden operates exclusively within Sweden as a single-country entity, though it is structurally embedded in the larger Round Table International federation. It does not pursue commercial revenue streams, has no disclosed funding rounds or external investors, and is governed as a member association rather than a company with traditional ownership. Press inquiries are directed to a single press contact ([email protected]), and the organization's public footprint is concentrated on its Wix-hosted website and two social media channels.

Name

Round Table Sweden

Legal name

Round Table Sverige

Website

https://roundtable.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Round Table Sweden (Round Table Sverige) is a non-profit membership association and Sweden's largest networking organization for men aged 18-40, serving approximately 2,000 members across roughly 150 local clubs nationwide as the Swedish branch of Round Table International.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sweden

HQ country

Sweden

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: As a non-profit association (ideell förening), Round Table Sweden likely generates revenue through membership fees from its approximately 2000 members across 150 local clubs. The organization is described as a non-profit with the purpose of benefiting friendship, understanding, and collaboration between people.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Round Table Sweden is a non-profit membership association (ideell förening) that operates the Swedish branch of the global Round Table International fellowship club. It offers membership to men aged 18–40 across approximately 150 local clubs nationwide, providing social networking, friendship, international connections, and organized charity and community service projects. Members pay local-club-level fees to participate in regular meetings, social activities, and community initiatives, and gain access to a broader international network of 30,000+ members in 56 countries.

Product overview

Round Table Sweden is a non-profit social networking organization (ideell förening) for young men aged 18-40, not a technology product company. It operates as the Swedish branch of Round Table International, providing membership to approximately 150 local clubs across Sweden with over 2,000 members. The organization facilitates friendship, community engagement, and charitable activities rather than selling commercial products or technology services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Round Table Sweden Local Club Membership Individual membership in one of approximately 150 local Round Table clubs across Sweden, offered to men aged 18–40. Members pay local-club-level dues, attend regular meetings and social activities, and gain access to the broader Swedish network of 2,000+ members and the global Round Table International network.
• Charity and Community Service Programs Organized charity and community service projects carried out by local Round Table Sweden clubs, ranging from small to large initiatives aimed at contributing to a better society and a better surrounding world. Participation is offered to club members as part of their membership experience.
• International Round Table Network Access Access to the broader Round Table International network of over 30,000 members across 56 countries, granted as part of Round Table Sweden membership. Provides international fellowship, cross-border connections, and collaboration opportunities, complemented by close collaboration with sister organization Ladies Circle.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Round Table InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRound Table Sverige is the Swedish branch of Round Table International, a global fellowship club organization. This is the parent organization that governs Round Table operations across 56 countries with over 30,000 members. The relationship provides Swedish members with access to the global network and international connections.
• Ladies CirclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLadies Circle is the sister organization of Round Table. Round Table Sverige maintains close collaboration with Ladies Circle, providing a connected network for young professionals of all genders in the broader Round Table community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Toastmasters International: Toastmasters is a global organization for developing communication and leadership skills, with active clubs in Sweden. While focused on public speaking rather than community service, it competes for the same young-professional member demographic seeking personal development and networking.

Broad incumbents

• Lions Clubs Sweden: Lions Clubs International operates in Sweden as one of the dominant service-club organizations. Like Round Table, it emphasizes fellowship, community service, and local club networks, but serves all genders and a wider age range.
• Rotary Sweden: Rotary is one of the largest service-club organizations globally, with active chapters in Sweden. It shares Round Table's fellowship, networking, and community-service model, though it targets a broader age range and serves both men and women.
• Kiwanis Sweden: Kiwanis is a global service-club organization with Swedish chapters, focused on community service, fellowship, and youth engagement. It overlaps with Round Table Sweden in serving civically engaged adults through local-club networks.
• KFUM Sweden (YMCA Sweden): KFUM (YMCA Sweden) is a major Swedish youth organization combining community engagement, fellowship, and personal development. It shares Round Table's mission of youth-focused community building but with religious and athletic roots rather than a service-club focus.

Direct peers

• Ladies Circle Sweden: Ladies Circle is the sister organization of Round Table, designed for young women (typically partners of Round Table members). It operates under the same community/club model and maintains close strategic collaboration with Round Table Sverige.
• Junior Chamber International (JCI) Sweden: JCI is a global federation of young professionals aged 18-40 focused on leadership development, networking, and community impact. It directly mirrors Round Table Sweden's demographic targeting and fellowship-club model.
• Inner Wheel Sweden: Inner Wheel is the international sister organization of Rotary, similar in structure to how Ladies Circle relates to Round Table. It offers comparable fellowship and community-service experiences for a related demographic within the broader service-club ecosystem.
• Round Table International: Round Table International is the parent federation of Round Table Sweden, spanning 56 countries and 30,000+ members. It is the umbrella organization that directly governs the Swedish chapter and operates identical fellowship-club programming across national branches.

Regional players

• Scouterna (The Swedish Guide and Scout Council): Scouterna is Sweden's national scouting organization, the largest youth organization in the country. While focused on younger members and outdoor activities rather than professional networking, it competes for the same Swedish youth demographic and shares Round Table's community-building ethos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RoundTableSweden
• Instagraminstagram.com/roundtablesweden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/round-table-sweden

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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