The Lyinc - The International Club of Lyon

What The Lyinc - The International Club of Lyon does

The Lyinc (The International Club of Lyon) is a French nonprofit private members' association, declared under the 1901 law on June 14, 2010 and opened in September 2012 at 2 Place de la Bourse in central Lyon. It operates a single physical club described as the only British-inspired international private club in the city, offering seven distinct rooms (Bar/Lounge, Grey Room, Library, Red Room, Chinese Room, Big Room, Games Room) that can be reserved individually or combined for events. Members are admitted only on the sponsorship of two existing members and Board approval, and the membership is maintained at roughly 50% international and 50% French nationals drawn from industry, commerce, science, education, music and the arts.

The club's product is essentially access to a curated network and a hospitality venue. Revenue is generated from three streams: recurring membership fees (not publicly disclosed), food and beverage service in the restaurant/bar, and billable room reservations for meetings and private events. Distribution is closed and community-led: prospective members are reached via word-of-mouth, the website, the club manager, and referrals from the network of French foreign trade advisors and Team France. Catering and special breakfasts or dinners require 48-hour advance reservation, and members must wear business attire and observe a British-style rule book.

Members also receive 10 cross-access visits per year to two reciprocal partner clubs, We Are Club in Paris and Club 29 in Marseille, extending the network footprint without additional real estate. The organization is run by a Board of Directors currently led by President Brice Chambard (also Founder & CEO of OBIZ), who succeeded founder Yves Revol in 2019, and operates with approximately 15 employees. There is no disclosed external funding, parent company, M&A activity or expansion of the physical footprint beyond the Lyon site.

Name

The Lyinc - The International Club of Lyon

Legal name

The LYINC – International Club of Lyon

Website

https://thelyinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lyinc is a French nonprofit private members' club at 2 Place de la Bourse in Lyon, offering a curated international networking venue with seven bookable rooms, F&B service and event hosting for members admitted by referral and Board approval.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAMAL

Private Memberships & Invitation-Only Experiences

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/VIP, Red Carpet & Special Access Services

SECONDARYCRAEADAI

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused)

Consumer Products & Retail/Discount, Club & Value Retail/Warehouse Clubs & Membership-Based Retail

Keywords

• Private members club
• Business networking
• International hospitality
• Exclusive club membership
• Private event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

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: Annual or recurring membership fees paid by members to access club facilities and events. Membership requires Board approval and is based on referrals from existing members.
2. Food and Beverage Services: Revenue from restaurant and bar services offered to members and their guests. Special openings for breakfasts and dinners available on request.
3. Room Reservations and Event Hosting: Revenue from renting meeting rooms and event spaces to members. Reservations are mandatory and all bookings are billable.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Lyinc operates an exclusive private international members' club at Place de la Bourse in Lyon, providing members access to multiple themed rooms, on-site catering and bar services, private meeting and event spaces, and reciprocal access to partner clubs in Paris and Marseille. Membership is granted by Board approval following sponsorship from two existing members, and members pay recurring fees plus consumption-based charges for food, beverages, and event bookings.

Product overview

The Lyinc is a prestigious private international club located at Place de la Bourse in Lyon, France. The club operates as a unified private membership offering centered around its core membership program. Members receive access to the club's various rooms and spaces, including The Bar/Lounge, The Grey Room, The Library, The Red Room, The Chinese Room, The Big Room, and The Games Room. The club provides catering and restaurant services for events, with special breakfast and dinner openings available by reservation. Additionally, members benefit from access to partner clubs in Paris (We Are Club) and Marseille (Club 29), with 10 visits per year included. The club is a statutory association under French law (1901 law), established on June 14, 2010.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Lyinc Private Club Membership Private international club membership providing access to the club's rooms, events, catering, and partner club network. Membership is by Board approval following referral from two existing members, with annual general meeting attendance required.
• Catering and Restaurant Services On-site catering and bar services available to members and their guests, with special openings for breakfasts and dinners on request (48-hour advance reservation required). Available for events with international standards.
• Partner Club Access Reciprocal access to partner clubs' facilities and events: We Are Club in Paris and Club 29 in Marseille. Members receive 10 accesses per year per partner club and coordinate visits through the Lyinc Manager.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• We Are Club (Paris)coreOthersReciprocal partner club arrangement allowing each member 10 accesses per year to facilities and events. Located in Paris. Members should contact the Lyinc Manager to organize visits.
• Club 29 (Marseille)coreOthersReciprocal partner club arrangement allowing each member 10 accesses per year to facilities and events. Located in Marseille. Members should contact the Lyinc Manager to organize visits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Cercle de l'Union Interalliée: Prestigious private members club in Paris founded after WWI for international elite. Closest French analog to The Lyinc's institutionally prestigious, internationally-oriented private club concept, though in a different city.
• Automobile Club de France: Historic Paris-based private members club with F&B, dining rooms, and event spaces. Comparable in offering an exclusive multi-room private club experience to an internationally-affiliated member base in France.

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: Global chain of private members clubs with social, dining, and event programming. Same private-membership business model and lifestyle-club positioning as The Lyinc, but at global scale and far broader footprint.

Direct peers

• Home House: London private members club occupying a large townhouse with multiple rooms, dining, and event spaces. Strong structural analog to The Lyinc's multi-room Place de la Bourse townhouse.
• Club 29: Private members club in Marseille and a reciprocal partner of The Lyinc. Operates the same private-membership concept with F&B, event hosting, and invitation-based access in a regional French city.
• Annabel's: London-based private members club owned by the Birley Group. Comparable socio-economic positioning, F&B-led club model, and invitation-based membership gating; the British-inspired model The Lyinc explicitly references.
• The Arts Club: Historic London private members club for those in the arts, letters, and sciences. Directly comparable membership gating, F&B, and event programming format that The Lyinc emulates in a Lyon context.
• 5 Hertford Street / LouLou's: London private members club and restaurant group by Robin Birley. Comparable exclusive F&B- and event-led private club with multiple themed rooms, directly analogous to The Lyinc's Bar, Library, Red Room, Chinese Room, Big Room, and Games Room concept.
• We Are Club: Private members club in Paris with which The Lyinc has a reciprocal partnership (10 visits/year per member). Directly comparable product, structure, and membership gating model in a neighboring French city.

Emerging players

• The Connaught Club / The Connaught Bar: London hotel-based private club spaces with curated membership and F&B. Comparable in offering exclusive international social experiences to a curated high-end clientele, though primarily a hotel amenity rather than a standalone club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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