Name

WiB Group

Legal name

Women in Business NI Ltd

Website

https://womeninbusinessni.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking & Membership Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Career Networks (BPAMABAB)

Keywords

• Women's professional networking
• Membership association
• Professional development programmes
• Entrepreneurship support services
• Diversity certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfast

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Subscriptions: Monthly or annual direct debit payments from individual members accessing networking events, professional development programs, and member benefits
2. Young Women's Network Subscriptions: Discounted monthly subscription at £2 per month for women aged 28 and under, providing full membership benefits at reduced rate
3. Event Revenue: Paid events including conferences, workshops, networking sessions with member and non-member pricing tiers
4. Centre of Learning Programs: Professional development programmes with associated fees, including mentoring programmes with admin fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

WiB Group (Women in Business NI Ltd) operates a membership-based professional network serving women across Northern Ireland. It sells individual and corporate membership subscriptions, hosts networking events and annual awards (Women in Business Awards, Women in Tech Awards), runs professional development programmes through its Centre of Learning division, supports female entrepreneurs via WeGrow, Building Futures and the Female Founders Grant Competition, and provides diversity certification through its Diversity Mark subsidiary and career services through Timely Careers.

Product overview

WiB Group (Women in Business NI Ltd) operates a multi-brand membership platform serving women in the workplace across Northern Ireland. The organization consists of four interconnected divisions: Women in Business (core networking platform), Diversity Mark (workplace diversity certification), Timely Careers (career support and jobs platform), and Centre of Learning (professional development programmes). The membership structure includes Individual Membership, Young Women's Network (for women 28 and under), and Corporate Membership tiers, offering access to events, networking, training, awards ceremonies, and entrepreneurship support programmes including WeGrow, Building Futures, and the Female Founders Grant Competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diversity Mark: A 'Mark of Progress' that publicly declares commitment to building more diverse and inclusive workplaces.
• Timely Careers
• Centre of Learning

Products and services

• Individual Membership Full individual paid membership available to all women, providing access to networking events, professional development, awards ceremonies, promotional opportunities and the wider Women in Business community of 11,000+ members in Northern Ireland.
• Young Women's Network Discounted membership tier for women aged 28 and under, offering full Women in Business membership benefits, exclusive networking events and industry connections at a reduced rate of £2 per month.
• Corporate Membership Organisational membership sold to employers across Northern Ireland, providing unlimited team access to 70+ events per year, networking across the 11,000+ member network, and professional development opportunities for female employees.
• Women in Tech Awards Annual awards ceremony recognising and celebrating women who innovate, challenge and embrace technology across Northern Ireland, with ten award categories and corporate sponsorship (e.g. EY, BT, TP ICAP).
• WeGrow Entrepreneurship support programme helping female founders develop and grow their businesses through collaborative networks of entrepreneurial thinkers and expert guidance.
• Building Futures Programme Entrepreneurship development programme supporting women to build and scale their businesses through structured learning and mentorship.
• Female Founders Grant Competition Grant competition providing funding to female entrepreneurs to help test and develop innovative early-stage business concepts, offered in partnership with Techstart Ventures and Invest Northern Ireland.
• Connection That Counts Recurring monthly online and in-person networking programme connecting women through engaging events, peer support, collaborative idea sharing and meaningful professional relationships.
• Centre of Learning Wholly-owned trading division providing personal and professional development programmes including workshops, coaching and mentoring services for skill enhancement and career growth; sold via centreoflearningni.com.
• Diversity Mark Wholly-owned diversity and inclusion certification programme granting a 'Mark of Progress' accreditation to organisations that demonstrate commitment to building more diverse and inclusive workplaces.
• Timely Careers Wholly-owned career support platform and job board providing career guidance and employment opportunities tailored for women, operated via timelycareers.com.
• Ambassadors Programme Leadership programme comprising a network of female business leaders who serve as role models, mentors and speakers supporting the next generation of female leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11,000 members connected through the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Allstate Northern IrelandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Women in Tech initiatives, hosting Women in Tech Connect events at their Belfast office and supporting diversity programs for women in technology careers
• Danske BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution partner supporting women in business initiatives, with employee participation in speaking roles at networking events
• Department for Business and TradeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK government department supporting women entrepreneurship and business development programs through partnership with the network
• GlandorecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkspace provider hosting Multicultural Women's Network events and supporting diverse professional communities
• Northern Ireland ElectricityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility company partner supporting women in business initiatives and networking events
• Pinsent MasonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal firm partner providing support for business events and professional development programs
• Tarasis EnterprisesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness partner supporting women in business initiatives and entrepreneurship programs
• Virgin Media BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications partner supporting business events and digital initiatives for women entrepreneurs
• Queen's University BelfastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing academic credibility and supporting Young Women's Network initiatives including sponsorship of events
• Belfast MetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurther education college partner providing educational pathways and professional development opportunities for women members
• Ulster UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner collaborating on women in business programs and career development initiatives
• A&L GoodbodycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal firm hosting Just Connect Belfast networking events and providing professional venue space for member events
• KainoscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company hosting Young Women's Network events and supporting tech-focused professional development
• Innovation FactorycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation hub partnering on Entrepreneurs' Connect events supporting business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs
• FinTrUcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services company hosting Young Women's Network Own The Room events at their Derry office
• EYcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm sponsoring Women in Tech Awards category and participating in multicultural networking events
• BTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications company sponsoring Women in Tech Awards category recognizing women in technology
• TP ICAPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services firm sponsoring Women in Tech Awards category

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Everywoman: UK-wide membership and events network for women in business, offering awards, leadership programmes, and networking. Directly comparable to WiB's networking-plus-events model but operating at national rather than regional scale.
• Springboard UK: UK charity focused on women's personal and professional development through training programmes and events. Directly comparable to WiB's Centre of Learning and individual membership model.
• WEConnect International: Global membership-based network that certifies and connects women-owned businesses to corporate buyers. Comparable to WiB in its membership-and-events-plus-certification model (mirroring Diversity Mark).

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Small Businesses (FSB): UK membership organisation providing events, training, and lobbying for small businesses. Comparable business model (paid membership, events, learning programmes) but broader demographic and national scale.
• British Chambers of Commerce: National network of accredited chambers providing events, training, and networking for businesses across the UK. Comparable membership-driven events and learning model to WiB.
• Confederation of British Industry (CBI): UK-wide business membership organisation representing employers, providing events, networking, and policy advocacy. Comparable on the corporate-membership/events side but not gender-specific.

Others

• Advance HE (Athena SWAN): UK-based organisation running the Athena SWAN gender equality accreditation for higher education and research. Comparable to WiB's Diversity Mark accreditation programme as a diversity certification peer.
• Invest Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland's regional economic development agency, an existing partner of WiB. Comparable in mission (supporting NI businesses) and a potential collaborator/competitor in entrepreneur support programmes.

Regional players

• Women's Enterprise Scotland: Regional women-in-business membership organisation covering Scotland. Directly comparable in mission and structure to WiB but operating in a different UK region.

Emerging players

• WISE (Women in Science and Engineering): UK campaign body promoting women in STEM through events, awards, and programmes. Comparable to WiB's Women in Tech Awards and tech-focused networking strands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wibni
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuqJLOJWgSIBXUvzIczoVKg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomeninBusinessNI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-in-business-ni
• Instagraminstagram.com/womeninbusinessni

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 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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