What Academy Group does

Academy Group ApS is a privately held Danish company (CVR 39728664) founded in 2018 and headquartered at Dronningens Tværgade 26, 1302 Copenhagen K, Denmark. It operates a curated, invitation-based executive membership network targeted at C-level leaders in the Danish corporate world (CHROs, CEOs, and other senior executives), structured around confidential peer groups that meet quarterly—including an intensive off-site 24-hour "Power Session"—and supplemented by masterclasses, talks, tastings, and debates. Program content is shaped by a Board of Advisors that mixes corporate leaders, organizational psychologists, and professors and is refreshed annually to inject fresh perspectives.

The company operates a dual-product model. The Academy membership product delivers the peer-network experience, while The Conary—a five-story townhouse members club in central Copenhagen—functions as both the physical home for Academy sessions and an exclusive, bookable venue for member-hosted professional conferences, board meetings, and private events of 2–40 guests (atrium seating up to 60). Together, the two products form an integrated executive networking and hospitality experience positioned as a hybrid of professional network, business school, and social club, differentiated by an emphasis on reflection, vulnerability, and personal leadership transformation.

Revenue is generated through annual subscription/membership fees on a quote-based, negotiated basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Membership is selective, and the company relies on referrals and curated applications as its primary go-to-market, supplemented by a website (theacademy.dk), a LinkedIn company page, and an Instagram account for The Conary. The firm is GDPR-compliant as a Danish data controller and reports a headcount of 1–10 employees, with three named operating contacts: Rasmus Buhl Jørgensen (Administration), Katrine Herrestrup (Sessions & Events), and Jakob Hjelmsø (Hospitality Director at The Conary). A public testimonial from Kerstin Knapp, CHRO of Vestas, anchors the brand's standing among Danish enterprise leadership. No funding rounds, external investors, M&A activity, patents, partnerships, or awards are disclosed.

Name

Academy Group

Legal name

Academy Group ApS

Website

https://theacademy.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Academy Group operates a curated, invitation-based executive membership network for C-level Danish corporate leaders, hosting confidential peer groups, quarterly Power Sessions, and member events at The Conary, its five-story Copenhagen members club and event venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Networking & Leadership Development

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Company All-Hands, Town Halls & Leadership Offsites (THAHAIAB), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Executive peer networking
• Leadership development
• Members club
• Business networking events
• C-level peer groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Academy operates on a membership-based subscription model targeting C-level executives. Members pay for access to the exclusive network, quarterly group sessions, events, and use of The Conary facilities for professional conferences and meetings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Academy Group operates a curated, membership-based executive network for C-level leaders in Denmark, providing quarterly peer-group sessions (including a 24-hour Power Session off-site), masterclasses, talks, tastings, and debates. Members also gain access to The Conary, a five-story townhouse members club and event venue in Copenhagen used for professional conferences, board meetings, and private events.

Product overview

Academy Group operates a dual-offering membership organization: the Academy core product is an exclusive business network of carefully selected Danish corporate executives meeting in confidential peer groups for professional development, while The Conary serves as the physical members club venue—a five-story townhouse in Copenhagen hosting sessions, events, conferences, and private gatherings. These two products function together as an integrated executive networking and hospitality experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academy A membership-based executive network providing personal and professional development for C-level executives within a confidential framework. The offering brings together carefully selected C-level leaders into curated peer groups that meet quarterly — including an intensive 24-hour Power Session off-site — and participate in masterclasses, talks, tastings, and debates designed to foster meaningful connections and authentic leadership growth.
• The Conary A five-story townhouse venue in Copenhagen (Dronningens Tværgade 26) functioning as the exclusive members club and event space for Academy. Facilities include an exclusive lounge, contemplative Orangery, quiet meeting rooms, and an ambient bistro. The venue accommodates 2–40 guests for board meetings, tastings, conferences, talks, and private dinings, with an atrium seating up to 60 for conferences. Members can book The Conary for professional conferences and meetings.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Home House: London private members' club offering rooms, dining, and event spaces for professional and social use. Comparable through exclusive townhouse-style venue, curated membership, and corporate event hosting.
• Soho House: Global membership-based club operator combining hospitality, dining, and professional networking in physical venues. Comparable through The Conary's physical club + curated membership dual model, but at much larger global scale.
• The Athenaeum: Long-established private members' club offering dining, accommodation, and event facilities to a curated professional membership. Comparable through The Conary's exclusive members-club positioning and venue-led programming.

Direct peers

• Vistage: CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization running small-group meetings for senior leaders. Directly comparable in peer-group meeting cadence and C-level target segment.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer-to-peer membership organization for chief executives offering forums, events, and leadership development. Closely comparable to Academy in curated C-suite cohort model, though operating at much larger global scale.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Global peer network for founders and executives providing member-only forums, learning events, and retreats. Highly comparable curated peer-group model targeting senior business leaders.

Emerging players

• Chief: Private membership network and community for women C-suite executives. Comparable in curated C-level peer-group and event-driven engagement model, though with a more specific gender focus.
• Wisdom 2.0: Curated leadership and mindfulness community running summits and peer gatherings for senior professionals. Comparable in focus on reflection, authentic leadership, and senior-executive audience.

Regional players

• Dansk Erhverv: Danish chamber of commerce and business association providing member services to Danish companies including networking and events. Comparable as a Denmark-centric professional membership body serving executives, though broader and trade-oriented rather than C-suite curated.

Others

• TED Circles / TED Salon: Curated small-group discussion format for professionals hosted around topical talks. Comparable in curated-group discussion + expert-speaker model that Academy employs for its sessions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academygroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/theconary

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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