The FemBiz

What The FemBiz does

The FemBiz is a German women's networking community and event platform operated by R&F Fem Relations UG (haftungsbeschränkt), founded in Leipzig in 2021/2022 by Tatjana Funke and Laura Ritzmann. The company organizes ticketed in-person events and online webinars across six German cities — Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Nürnberg, Stuttgart, and Munich — under recurring sub-brands including SheSpeaks (panel talks), HealthyHer (wellness), MOMspace (mothers), Create & Connect (creative workshops), Cheers'n'Connect (speed networking), Sports'n'Connect, and EmPower Hour (webinars). Its product suite comprises event tickets (€15–€44.90), webinars (€15–€39.90), a two-tier membership (Basic and the Circle Professional tier launched July 2024), and a B2B job-posting service (€89–€199 packages) targeting partner employers seeking access to female professional talent.

The platform is built on standard SMB technology: WordPress with WooCommerce for ticketing and e-commerce, Ultimate Member for membership management, Everest Forms for registration, Brevo (Sendinblue) for email newsletters, and WhatsApp for member communications. Payment options include Klarna, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, with the company operating under Germany's Kleinunternehmerregelung (no VAT charged). The 8-person team grows the community primarily through event-driven acquisition and organic word-of-mouth, with Instagram and LinkedIn as the principal social channels.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time ticket sales, recurring membership fees, and B2B employer services. Commercial momentum is visible in the expansion of chapter cities, the tiered membership launch, and a layered partnership ecosystem (Breuninger, Impact Hub, Design Offices, lululemon, Leipzig Open, Silicon Saxony). Self-reported community metrics — 602 networks established, 240 participants, 100 ideas shared — indicate a small but engaged early-stage community. The company has not raised external funding and is bootstrapped by its two co-founders.

Name

The FemBiz

Legal name

R&F Fem Relations UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Website

https://thefembiz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The FemBiz is a German women's networking community and event platform operating ticketed events across six German cities under sub-brands like SheSpeaks, HealthyHer, and MOMspace, supplemented by a tiered membership and a B2B job board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Networking Community and Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Experiences & Event Services Marketplaces (Photographers, Caterers, DJs) (BPAMAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Consumer & Public Shows (B2C) Organizers (THAHABAC)

Keywords

• Women's networking events
• Community event platform
• Female professional community
• Membership-based networking
• Women empowerment community

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Tiered membership model offering multiple levels. The 'The FemBiz Circle Professional' is the second tier, launched July 2024, providing exclusive partner discounts, monthly online expert calls, monthly online co-working sessions, 20% event ticket discount, free exclusive member events, and community forum access. Revenue is generated through recurring membership fees.
2. Event Tickets: In-person and online events sold as individual tickets or double tickets. Event types include SheSpeaks (€15–€35), MOMspace parenting events (€19–€35), Cheers'n'Connect networking (€15–€18), HealthyHer wellness (€20–€25), Sports'n'Connect (€20), and general networking events (€44.90 for Aperol Night). Ticket sales are the primary revenue driver and primary customer acquisition touchpoint.
3. Webinar Sales (EmPower Hour): Online webinar-format events branded as 'EmPower Hour' sold at €15–€39.90 per session. Topics span money/finance, health, business, personal development. Some sessions offered as two-part series at €39.90. Revenue from digital on-demand or live streaming sessions.
4. Community Job Listings: Job posting packages for employers targeting the FemBiz community. 1-month listing at €89, 2-month listing at €139 (36% savings), 3-month listing at €199 (56% savings). All packages include ad creation and company presentation; 2- and 3-month packages include Instagram Story posts with highlights. Revenue from employer-facing B2B service targeting the community's professional audience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The FemBiz is a women-only networking community and event platform that sells ticketed access to in-person events across German cities (Leipzig, Dresden, Nürnberg, Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich) and online webinars. Event formats span panel talks (SheSpeaks), wellness (HealthyHer), parenting (MOMspace), creative workshops (Create & Connect), and networking (Cheers'n'Connect, Sports'n'Connect), plus (EM)Power Hour webinars. The company also sells tiered community memberships (Basic and The FemBiz Circle Professional) and a community job board where employers post openings targeting the FemBiz audience.

Product overview

The FemBiz is a German women's networking community and event platform operating as a multi-brand portfolio. The core offering consists of ticketed in-person and online events across cities including Leipzig, Dresden, Nürnberg, Berlin, Stuttgart, and München. Key event sub-brands include SheSpeaks (panel discussions), HealthyHer (health topics), MOMspace (mothers' networking), Create & Connect (creative workshops), and Cheers'n'Connect (speed networking). The product suite includes two membership tiers (Basic and Circle Professional) offering partner discounts, exclusive events, expert calls, and community forum access. Additional offerings include (EM)Power Hour online webinars on topics like entrepreneurship and health, and a job posting service reaching the FemBiz community. The platform is built on WordPress with WooCommerce for e-commerce, Ultimate Member for membership management, and integrations with WhatsApp for member communication and Brevo for newsletter marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Tickets (SheSpeaks, HealthyHer, MOMspace, Create & Connect, Cheers'n'Connect, Sports'n'Connect) Ticketed in-person networking and community events held across German cities (Leipzig, Dresden, Nürnberg, Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich), spanning panel talks (SheSpeaks), wellness (HealthyHer), parenting (MOMspace), creative workshops (Create & Connect), and networking formats (Cheers'n'Connect, Sports'n'Connect). Sold as single or double tickets at €15–€44.90, with member discounts of 20% and free member tickets on selected events.
• (EM)Power Hour Webinars

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Silicon SaxonyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 March 2025Represented at the SheSpeaks Dresden event on 20 March 2025 by Elisabeth Haufe & Lena Hantanche, who spoke on the panel about strategic network building. Silicon Saxony is a regional tech/digital ecosystem organization.
• GirlsDoThings NürnbergminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Co-branded 'Cheers'n'Connect Speednetworking Edition' event in Nürnberg on 25 October 2025. The two communities combined their audiences for the event. Net proceeds were donated to Vegan Bullberyn e.V. This is a cross-community marketing collaboration targeting women in Nürnberg.
• Leipzig OpenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 August 2024Co-hosted the Eröffnungsabend (opening evening) of the Leipzig Open tennis tournament in August 2024. Over 150 women attended. The FemBiz organized the panel talk and networking program while Leipzig Open provided the venue and audience. Multiple sponsors (lululemon, NO Cosmetics, Lakrids by Bülow, etc.) contributed to the event.
• Design Offices LeipzigminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 August 2024Sponsored and co-presented the Eröffnungsabend der Leipzig Open event. Design Offices Leipzig is a flexible office space provider. They hosted the panel talk and provided networking space for the FemBiz event.
• Breuninger LeipzigminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2024Co-hosted an International Women's Day / 3rd FemBiz birthday event at Breuninger Leipzig on 13 March 2024. The department store provided the venue for 100 participants. This partnership positions FemBiz within a premium retail environment.
• lululemon (Leipzig)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Leipzig Open Eröffnungsabend. Provided brand visibility and likely product contributions for the event's Goodie Bags.
• Ayana Studio (Leipzig)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted a Reformer Pilates + mindfulness event in September 2024. The studio provided the venue and activity for approximately 20 participants, combining wellness with networking. Founded by Diana and Soraya.
• Therapiezentrum Prietz (Dresden)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for the #HealthyHer Dresden event on 23 April 2025 focused on intuitive eating and body neutrality. The therapy center provided the space for the wellness event.
• Moxy DresdenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for the SheSpeaks Dresden networking event on 20 March 2025. The hotel provided event space and hosted the bar for post-event networking.
• CINNAMOOD & Munay AlfajoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partners at the SheSpeaks Dresden event on 20 March 2025. Provided sweet snacks that facilitated networking conversations.
• Impact Hub DresdenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the SheSpeaks Dresden event on 27 August 2025. Provided exclusive venue tours as part of the event experience. Impact Hub is a co-working and innovation ecosystem.
• Felix LeipzigminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular venue partner for Leipzig events including the first FemBiz event (July 2022), MOMspace Cheers'n'Connect (October 2025), and Aperol Night events. The restaurant/bar provides food, drinks, and networking space.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lean In: Lean In is a global non-profit founded by Sheryl Sandberg that operates women's professional circles and provides mentorship and education resources for women. Comparable as a broader-incumbent women's networking and programming organization, though at much larger scale and not focused on ticketed in-person events.
• Women Who Tech: Women Who Tech is an international community that hosts teleSummits, awards, and virtual events to support women in technology. Comparable to FemBiz as a women-focused professional community with event programming, though Women Who Tech focuses narrowly on tech and operates virtually rather than via physical city chapters.
• Ellevate Network: Ellevate Network is a women's professional networking platform with chapters in major cities that host in-person events, mastermind groups, and online content. Directly comparable to FemBiz's women-only professional networking focus with local chapters and ticketed events, but operating at significantly larger US-centric scale.
• The Mom Project: The Mom Project is a US-based platform providing career resources, a job marketplace, and community for working mothers. Comparable to FemBiz's MOMspace sub-brand and overall community/recruitment model for professional women, but at larger scale and with a marketplace-first approach.

Others

• Meetup: Meetup is a global platform enabling local communities to organize in-person events with discovery, RSVP, and ticketing. Not a direct peer but provides infrastructure adjacent to FemBiz's event-driven community model and could be a substitute discovery channel for the same end customer.
• Eventbrite: Eventbrite is a global ticketing and event management platform serving event organizers. Infrastructure layer for selling tickets to events like FemBiz's SheSpeaks, MOMspace, and other community gatherings, and a potential competitor if FemBiz moves toward broader event-marketplace positioning.

Direct peers

• Female Founders (Germany): Female Founders is a German network supporting women entrepreneurs through mentorship programs, events, and community resources. Comparable to FemBiz as a German women-only professional community with event programming, though more narrowly focused on founders/entrepreneurs rather than the broader professional-women audience FemBiz targets.
• BPW Germany (Business and Professional Women): BPW Germany is the German chapter of the international federation for working women, offering local chapter events, mentorship, and policy advocacy. Comparable to FemBiz as a Germany-based women's professional networking organization with regular local in-person events and a similar mission-driven positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thefembiz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-fembiz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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