We Are Global Irish

What We Are Global Irish does

We Are Global Irish Inc. is a privately held social enterprise founded in 2023 by Jacqueline (Jackie) Gilna and headquartered in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada. The company operates a WordPress-based global business network platform that connects Irish businesses, organisations, professionals, and diaspora communities across Ireland and internationally, with the stated objective of driving trade, investment, and international growth through trusted relationships. The platform combines business listings, member profiles, a curated WhatsApp community, and The Irish Exchange newsletter, supported by full-stack development in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, CSS, and HTML.

The company monetises through a four-tier Supporter membership programme: Supporter (€150/year or €15/month), Strategic Supporter (€290/year or €29/month), Enterprise Supporter (€2,500/year or €250/month, up to 10 team seats), and Leadership Patronage (custom multi-year pricing). Approved supporters also receive rights to use the We Are Global Irish logo on products, services, and digital channels — a brand-asset stream positioned as the only unique global identifier for Irish-led businesses. Payments are processed via Stripe, PayPal, direct debit, and credit card, with annual and monthly billing cadences.

We Are Global Irish serves Irish-led businesses of all sizes, Irish cultural/sport/educational organisations, Irish professionals, Irish diaspora and affinity diaspora members, government and economic-development agencies (Department of Foreign Affairs, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland, Tourism Ireland, IBEC, Chambers of Commerce of Ireland, GAA), and strategic partners. The go-to-market is hybrid: community-led via curated WhatsApp engagement and peer referrals, layered with direct sales for Enterprise and Leadership Patronage tiers. The company is self-funded, operating without government or institutional investment, and sustains operations through supporter fees and partnership contributions.

Name

We Are Global Irish

Legal name

We Are Global Irish Inc.

Website

https://weareglobalirish.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

We Are Global Irish is a Canada-domiciled social enterprise running a WordPress-based global business network that connects Irish businesses, organisations, professionals, and diaspora communities worldwide through tiered Supporter memberships, a curated WhatsApp community, and The Irish Exchange newsletter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

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Fan Communities & Subscription Content Platforms (Membership/Patronage)

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Media Streaming, Publishing & Content Platforms

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Community Hosting & Membership Platforms

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Social Networking & Community Platforms

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Subscription Fan Membership Platforms (Paid Communities)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Creator Monetization & Fan Membership Platforms

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Fan Membership, Subscriptions & Patronage Platforms

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/User-Generated Video & Creator Platforms

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Creator Monetization Tools (Subscriptions, Tips, Merch)

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Advertising, Marketing & Creator Monetization Platforms

Keywords

• Business network platform
• Membership subscriptions
• B2B networking services
• Diaspora community engagement
• Irish business directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Kemptville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Supporter Membership Programs: Annual and monthly subscription fees from supporter tiers (Supporter €150/yr, Strategic Supporter €290/yr, Enterprise Supporter €2,500/yr, Leadership Patronage by discussion). Provides access to curated insights, visibility features, profile listings, and community engagement tools.
2. Enterprise Supporter Multi-Seat Access: Enterprise Supporter tier includes team access for up to 10 team members, providing broader organisational visibility and engagement across the global Irish network.
3. Logo Approval and Brand Association: Approved use of We Are Global Irish logo on products, services, websites, packaging, promotions, digital channels, and marketing materials for approved supporters. Provides brand recognition and association with Irish-led business community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

We Are Global Irish runs a subscription-based global business network connecting Irish businesses, organisations, professionals, and diaspora communities. The core offering is a tiered Supporter Membership programme (Supporter, Strategic Supporter, Enterprise Supporter, Leadership Patronage) delivered through a WordPress-based platform, complemented by The Irish Exchange newsletter and a business listing directory. Approved supporters receive logo licensing rights as an approved-use identifier of Irish-led businesses.

Product overview

We Are Global Irish operates a unified business network platform focused on connecting Irish businesses, organizations, professionals, and supporters across Ireland and globally. The core offering centers on a tiered Supporter Membership program (Supporter, Strategic Supporter, Enterprise Supporter, and Leadership Patronage) that provides graduated levels of visibility, access, and engagement within the trusted global Irish business community. Supporting the membership tiers are The Irish Exchange newsletter and a business listing platform that facilitates B2B connections among Irish-led businesses. The platform is designed for relationship-led economic development, supporting trade, investment, and international growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supporter Membership Programme Tiered subscription membership programme (Supporter €150/yr, Strategic Supporter €290/yr, Enterprise Supporter €2,500/yr, Leadership Patronage by discussion) giving Irish businesses, organisations, professionals, and diaspora members access to the global Irish business network, curated introductions, visibility features, and approved logo use.
• The Irish Exchange Curated business insights newsletter delivering selected opportunities, profiles, and introductions to supporters and subscribers ahead of wider release, serving as a key engagement feature of the network.
• Business Listing Platform Private sector economic development platform enabling Irish businesses to be searched, listed, and connected with Irish and Global Irish businesses and services across Ireland and the diaspora.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted global Irish connections drive trade, investment, and international growth for member businesses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Enterprise IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. Listed as a resource for members seeking export sales support and global market growth.
• IDA IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body whose main objective is to encourage investment into Ireland by foreign-owned companies. Referenced as a resource for members seeking investment connections.
• Invest Northern IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Department of the Economy, helping new and existing companies compete internationally and attract new investment to Northern Ireland. Listed as resource for members.
• Chambers of Commerce of IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland's largest business organisation with a network of Chambers in every major town and region. Listed as resource for Irish businesses.
• Irish Business and Employers' Confederation (IBEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIreland's largest and most influential business membership organization, providing professional services and management training. Referenced as resource for members.
• Tourism IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment tourism body promoting Ireland globally. Listed as resource for cultural and tourism-related members.
• Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides information and support for Irish people moving abroad and returning home to Ireland. Listed as resource for diaspora engagement.
• Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for Irish sport and culture. Listed as resource for sports and cultural organisations on the platform.
• New York St. Patrick's Day Parade / St. Patrick's Day FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to promote the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade and celebrate Irish contributions to American society. We Are Global Irish network helped expand global recognition for the parade.
• Department of Foreign Affairs (Irish Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinister of State Sean Fleming noted that We Are Global Irish complements the work of the Department and presents a great opportunity to work together.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Global Citizen: Global platform engaging a worldwide community around social causes and economic opportunity. Comparable as a community-led platform monetizing membership and patron engagement around a shared identity, though at vastly larger scale.
• IrishCentral: Leading digital media platform serving the global Irish diaspora with news, business, and cultural content. Comparable as a destination for Irish diaspora engagement, though content/media-led rather than membership/network-led.

Broad incumbents

• IDA Ireland: Irish government agency attracting foreign direct investment into Ireland. Comparable in facilitating international Irish business connections, though focused on inward investment rather than outward diaspora engagement.
• Enterprise Ireland: Irish government agency responsible for supporting Irish enterprises to grow internationally. Directly comparable as a trade and export facilitation channel for Irish businesses, though publicly funded rather than subscription-based.
• The Ireland Funds: Global philanthropic network connecting the Irish diaspora to support cultural, educational, and community causes. Comparable as a global Irish diaspora engagement organization, though grantmaking-focused rather than business network-focused.
• IBEC (Irish Business and Employers Confederation): Ireland's largest business membership organization providing professional services, training, and advocacy to Irish businesses. Comparable as a tiered membership business network serving Irish enterprises, though at much larger scale.
• Chambers of Commerce of Ireland: Ireland's largest business organization network with regional chambers across the country. Comparable as a membership-based business networking organization connecting Irish businesses domestically and internationally.

Regional players

• Tourism Ireland: Government body promoting Ireland globally as a tourism destination. Listed as a WAGI resource partner; comparable in promoting Ireland internationally, though tourism-focused rather than business-focused.

Direct peers

• Irish Network USA: Nonprofit organization connecting Irish and Irish-affiliated professionals across the United States through chapter-based networking events. Most directly comparable as a membership-based Irish business and professional network operating globally.
• BNI (Business Network International): Global business networking organization using a referral-based membership model for SMBs. Comparable as a tiered subscription business networking community, though industry-agnostic rather than Irish-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WeArGlobalIrish
• Facebookfacebook.com/weareglobalirish
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/we-are-global-irish

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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