Sieć Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet

What Sieć Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet does

Sieć Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet is the commercial brand of Fundacja Przedsiębiorczości Kobiet (Women's Entrepreneurship Foundation), a Warsaw-based nonprofit established in 2013 by Katarzyna Wierzbowska, Dorota Śpiewla-Czekaj, and Urszula Ciołeszyńska to support female entrepreneurs in Poland. The organization operates as a community-led ecosystem combining recurring memberships (standard SPK annual membership at 550 PLN and the premium Black Swan Prestige club at 3,900 PLN per year), the Klub Mentorek mentoring club, accredited coaching and mentor practitioner programs (with Norman Benett and Stibitz), a recurring event series (Śniadania networking breakfasts, SkillShare workshops, Business Mixers, Sztuka i biznes premium events), and an annual flagship conference (Nie jesteś sama w biznesie, 23rd edition in October 2026).

The platform is delivered via a standard WordPress/WooCommerce stack at siecprzedsiebiorczychkobiet.pl, with payments processed through PayU and Stripe. Beyond Poland-domestic core, the foundation runs two EU/government-grant-funded regional free programs — Kobieca Siła Mazowsza (with the Marshal's Office of Mazovia and Płock Industrial-Technology Park) and Przedsiębiorcze Krakowianki (with Kraków City Hall) — and is part of the EU-funded VR Balance international consortium (Poland, Lithuania, Spain) using virtual reality for gender-stereotype education. The leadership team is led by President Dorota Śpiewla-Czekaj and Vice President Agata Zioło, with a Foundation Council chaired by Joanna Bobowska and including Inga Kasak and Agnieszka Marcinkowska; commercial partners include Bank PKO BP as a flagship sponsor and Brain Embassy as the regular host venue for Śniadania. The organization is self-described as the largest network of enterprising women in Poland, with 100+ documented editions of its networking breakfast series.

Name

Sieć Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet

Legal name

Fundacja Przedsiębiorczości Kobiet

Website

https://siecprzedsiebiorczychkobiet.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sieć Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet (Women's Entrepreneurship Foundation) is a Warsaw-based nonprofit operating Poland's largest membership-based community, education, and networking platform for female entrepreneurs, generating revenue through annual memberships, events, accredited coaching programs, and EU-funded regional accelerators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women Entrepreneurship Community & Networking

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic & Education Conference Organizers (THAHACAE)

Keywords

• Women entrepreneur network
• Business networking events
• Entrepreneurship education programs
• Mentorship and coaching
• Business membership club

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions providing access to the network, educational content, networking platform, and member benefits. Includes standard SPK membership (550 PLN/year), premium Black Swan Prestige club (3,900 PLN/year), and mentoring club membership (1,230-4,305 PLN depending on continuation/new member status).
2. Event Tickets: Revenue from ticketed events including networking breakfasts (Śniadania), conferences, workshops, SkillShare sessions, Business Mixers, and premium events. Prices range from 155 PLN (Business Mixer) to 390-590 PLN (conferences).
3. Training and Coaching Programs: Revenue from accredited coaching programs (Coaching Foundation at 4,262 PLN), mentoring programs, and educational workshops.
4. Physical Products: Sale of physical products including the Planner Przedsiębiorczej Kobiety (100 PLN), books, and other merchandise.
5. Platform Access Subscription: Access to the educational-networking platform (platforma edukacyjno-networkingowa) for 12 months at 750 PLN, bundled with membership.
6. EU/Government Grant-Funded Programs: Free programs for participants funded by EU grants and government subsidies (Mazovia Region, City of Kraków), with the foundation receiving grant funding for program delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sieć Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet operates a subscription-based community and education platform for women entrepreneurs in Poland, offering annual memberships (standard SPK at 550 PLN, premium Black Swan Prestige at 3,900 PLN), networking events (Śniadania breakfasts, Business Mixers, annual conferences), educational workshops (SkillShare), mentorship programs (Klub Mentorek), and accredited coaching training. The foundation also runs free EU-funded regional programs and sells physical products such as the Planner Przedsiębiorczej Kobiety.

Product overview

Sieć Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet is a multi-product ecosystem for women entrepreneurs in Poland, founded in 2013 by Dorota Czekaj and Katarzyna Wierzbowska under the Fundacja Przedsiębiorczości Kobiet foundation. The core is a WooCommerce-based digital platform (siecprzedsiebiorczychkobiet.pl) that houses the online shop, educational platform, networking community, and member zone. The product portfolio spans two annual memberships — the standard Roczne Członkostwo (550 zł/year) offering community access, educational content, SkillShare workshops, and networking events, and the premium Klub Black Swan Prestige (3,900 zł/year) providing curated executive events and high-level relationship-building. Supporting the memberships are event series including the flagship annual conference 'Nie jesteś sama w biznesie', the Śniadanie networking breakfasts (100th edition held June 2026), Business Mixer online sessions, SkillShare workshops, and the premium Sztuka i biznes cycle. The network also operates training and accreditation programs (Akredytowany Program Coaching Foundation with Norman Benett; Program Akredytacyjny Mentor Practitioner with Stibitz), the Mentors Club (Klub Mentorek), and EU-funded regional acceleration programs — Przedsiębiorcze Krakowianki (Kraków, free) and Kobieca Siła Mazowsza (Mazovia region, free). An AI-powered tool, TenderPro.pl, is featured for public procurement analytics. Physical products include the Planner przedsiębiorczej kobiety (100 zł), and digital products include online courses and workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Swan Prestige: Premium club for business leaders and entrepreneurs offering exclusive events, educational sessions, and networking opportunities.

Products and services

• Annual SPK Membership 2026 (Roczne Członkostwo w Sieci Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet) Annual membership providing access to the network community platform, educational content, online workshops (SkillShare), member meetings, networking events, and a participant zone with materials. Priced at 550 PLN/year for 2026.
• Black Swan Prestige Club Annual Membership Premium annual membership club for women leaders and decision-makers, offering exclusive curated events (Sztuka i biznes series, Edukacja Executive sessions), private museum tours, and high-level networking in an intimate setting. Priced at 3,900 PLN/year for 2026.
• XXIII Konferencja: Nie jesteś sama w biznesie (23rd Annual Conference) Annual flagship conference for women entrepreneurs, featuring expert panels, networking, and business inspiration. Scheduled 7 October 2026 at POLIN Museum. Ticket range: 390-590 PLN.
• Sztuka i biznes: Jak inwestować w produkcje filmowe i przedsięwzięcia artystyczne? Premium event within the Black Swan Prestige Sztuka i biznes cycle, combining expert panels with a private pre-release screening of the film 'Powiedz mi co czujesz' and exclusive networking. 28 August 2026, 450 PLN.
• Business Mixer Sieci Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet Online networking meeting where participants present their businesses, find partners, and solve current business challenges in a structured 90-minute format. Next session: 17 September 2026, 155 PLN.
• Akredytowany Program Coaching Foundation - Norman Benett First accredited Coaching Foundation program in Poland, delivered in partnership with Norman Benett. Covers coaching methodology leading toward professional coaching accreditation. Priced at 4,262 PLN.
• Program Akredytacyjny Mentor Practitioner - Stibitz Advanced mentor accreditation program (EMCC Practitioner level) enabling participants to reach a higher level of mentoring practice. Part of the Mentors Club ecosystem.
• Śniadanie Sieci Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet (Networking Breakfast Series) Recurring networking breakfast events held in Warsaw (Brain Embassy). Each 3-hour session includes moderated introductions, expert talks, and open networking over breakfast. The 99th (April 2026) and 100th (June 2026) editions are documented.
• Klub Mentorek Sieci Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet (Mentors Club) Club for experienced women leaders and entrepreneurs who serve as mentors. Includes an online training service platform, the Academy of Mentors Club, and structured mentoring programs (e.g., 'Biznes w Kobiecych Rękach'). Continuation membership: 1,230 PLN; new joiners from October 2025: 4,305 PLN.
• Przedsiębiorcze Krakowianki Free-of-charge entrepreneurship acceleration program for women in Kraków, funded by the Kraków City Council. Includes comprehensive training (business basics, AI tools, Canva, pitch preparation), 5 hours of mentoring, and networking. Delivered online.
• Kobieca Siła Mazowsza Free-of-charge entrepreneurship program for women in the Mazovia region, co-organized with the Marshal's Office of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship and supported by the Płock Industrial and Technology Park. Includes workshops, 10 hours of mentoring, 8 hours of specialist consulting, and a Demo Day with prize pool (1st: 7,000 PLN + 7,500 PLN training voucher).
• VR Balance Educational Program Educational program using virtual reality simulations and workshops to break down gender stereotypes. Participants wear VR headsets to experience scenarios illustrating workplace and domestic gender dynamics, followed by moderated discussions. A European Union-funded project developed with experts from Poland, Lithuania, and Spain. Free to participants.
• Planner Przedsiębiorczej Kobiety (Physical Planner) Undated annual planner created by and for women entrepreneurs. Contains 12 business tools, expert tips from SPK mentors, and a reading list. Priced at 100 PLN. No dates - users start when convenient.
• SkillShare Workshops Series Series of focused 90-minute online workshops delivering practical, immediately applicable business skills. Topics include Canva for entrepreneurs, social media, and AI tools. Included free with active SPK membership.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Mazowieckiego (Marshal's Office of Mazovia Region)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for the Kobieca Siła Mazowsza program. Provides funding enabling free participation for women in the Mazovia region. The program offers comprehensive entrepreneurship education, mentoring, and Demo Day with prize awards.
• Zakład Doskonalenia Zawodowego w Płocku (Vocational Training Establishment in Płock)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation partner for Kobieca Siła Mazowsza program, providing training facilities and additional educational resources. Also offers 7,500 PLN training voucher as prize for Demo Day winner.
• Płocki Park Przemysłowo-Technologiczny S.A. (Płock Industrial-Technology Park)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert support partner for Kobieca Siła Mazowsza, providing business development expertise and serving as program judges. Contributes special awards to Demo Day participants.
• Urząd Miasta Kraków (Kraków City Hall)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner funding the Przedsiębiorcze Krakowianki program. Enables free participation for women in the Kraków area seeking to start or develop businesses.
• Brain EmbassycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoworking space partner hosting monthly Śniadania networking events. Provides premium venue for business breakfasts and presentations. Global Brand & Experience Manager Iwona Barszcz contributes expertise on workplace neuroscience.
• AuratechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company sponsoring the 100th Śniadanie Sieci Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet. Supports modern businesses in technology adoption for daily operations.
• Kombucha by LaurentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtisan kombucha producer providing refreshments at networking events, contributing to the premium event experience.
• PadirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCNC cutting/engraving company, partner of 99. Śniadanie Sieci Przedsiębiorczych Kobiet. Owner Ewa Salabura develops wooden bag line combining craftsmanship with design.
• VR Balance Consortium (Poland, Lithuania, Spain)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded international project with experts from Poland, Lithuania, and Spain. Uses virtual reality technology and workshops to address gender stereotypes. Funded by the European Union.
• PayUcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment service provider for e-commerce transactions, enabling credit card, BLIK, and online bank transfers for product purchases.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for Klubu Mentorek membership fees and platform access subscriptions, enabling card payments for premium services.
• Láska nebeskácoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital marketing agency managing social media, content marketing, and online community building. Coordinated by Katarzyna Walczak. Agency also works with organizations like WOŚP and Synapsis.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): US-based membership organization for women business owners offering networking, education, mentorship, and advocacy. Closest direct functional peer to SPK, with analogous membership tiers, local chapters, and event programming.
• Ellevate Network: Global professional women's network offering membership-based community, events, mentoring circles, and learning programs. Closely aligned with SPK's mix of paid membership, virtual events (Business Mixer equivalent), and curated executive education.
• WEConnect International: Global membership-based nonprofit connecting women-owned businesses to corporate supply chains. Comparable to SPK in providing a vetted network, training programs, and events for women entrepreneurs, though focused on supplier diversity.
• Biznes i Kobiety / Business & Women Poland: Polish women-in-business community offering networking events and content. Most direct Polish market competitor to SPK, with overlapping target audience and event-driven GTM.

Broad incumbents

• European Women's Management Development Network (EWMD): European-wide network of women managers and entrepreneurs offering chapters across multiple countries, executive events, and mentoring. Similar to SPK's professional women focus but broader European scope versus SPK's Polish national focus.
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: International foundation supporting women entrepreneurs in emerging markets through training, mentoring, and access to networks. Comparable mission and programmatic model to SPK, with stronger international footprint.
• Startup Grind: Global entrepreneurship community with local chapters hosting regular events (analogous to Śniadania), ticketed conferences, and educational programming. Comparable event-driven community model though not women-focused.

Regional players

• Fondation des Femmes pour la Méditerranée (FFM): Mediterranean-focused women's economic empowerment foundation supporting women entrepreneurs across the region. Comparable women-focused entrepreneurship support mission, though geographically distinct from SPK's Polish market.
• Athena Network: UK-based women's business networking organization with regular events, mentoring, and curated programming. Comparable event-and-mentoring-driven model to SPK, though operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• European Startup Network: EU-level network connecting startup ecosystems, providing events, programs, and policy advocacy. Adjacent to SPK in supporting European entrepreneurship, though not women-specific and focused on ecosystem coordination rather than direct membership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SiecPrzedsiebiorczychKobiet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-przedsiebiorczosci-kobiet
• Instagraminstagram.com/siecprzedsiebiorczychkobiet

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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