What Queermentor does

Queermentor - Training & Empowerment Network gGmbH is a non-profit organization (gGmbH) founded in 2021 by Pavlo Stroblja and headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. It provides free mentoring, training, networking, and education programs for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in the DACH region, operating under a 360° support model covering all dimensions of professional and personal development. Core service pillars include one-on-one mentoring (delivered remotely via Zoom/Google Meet/Teams with mentee matching through quarterly Google Forms application windows), expert-led online training on CV optimization, application preparation, gender-inclusive language, and resilience, a rapidly growing professional network, and advocacy/education content on workplace equality. Distinct programs include the monthly Queermentor Connect networking format, the annual Role Model Awards (held under the patronage of the Federal Minister of Labor), the Queermentor Werkstatt convened in Berlin, and published Werkstatt and Tätigkeitsberichte reports.

The organization operates as a charitable entity with no proprietary technology platform and no disclosed revenue figures. Its technology stack is composed entirely of commodity SaaS tools (Google Workspace, Zoom, Trello, Brevo/Sendinblue, Slack, Strato website hosting) rather than custom-built infrastructure. Revenue is generated from two streams: individual donations (processed via Twingle GmbH) and corporate partnerships for DEI training, LGBTQIA+ talent access, and corporate volunteering — including documented relationships with Hays, HDI Bancassurance, and Rewe Group. Distribution to individuals is free and self-serve via the queermentor.org website, while B2B corporate engagement is direct sales targeting HR and D&I functions; the EPBN European network provides continental reach.

All services are provided free of charge to participants, removing income- and origin-based barriers to access. The go-to-market motion is community-led, amplifying growth through word-of-mouth, social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), newsletter, and high-profile events. The organization is integrated as the German counterpart within the European Pride Business Network (EPBN) under the WISE initiative, and Role Model Award winners are automatically nominated to the EPBN Role Models Programme, extending reach beyond Germany into broader European LGBTQIA+ business networks.

Name

Queermentor

Legal name

Queermentor - Training & Empowerment Network gGmbH

Website

https://queermentor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Queermentor is a German non-profit founded in 2021 that provides free mentoring, training, networking, and education programs to LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in the DACH region, funded by donations and corporate partnerships and integrated into the European Pride Business Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQIA+ Mentoring and Empowerment Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Counseling (Admissions, Scholarships, Pathways) (EDAJALAE)

Keywords

• LGBTQIA+ mentoring
• Diversity training
• Career mentoring
• Inclusive workplace
• Nonprofit empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

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

Revenue model

1. Donations from individuals: Queermentor is a non-profit (gGmbH) that relies on donations from private individuals to fund its free mentoring and empowerment programs. The donation tool is provided via Twingle GmbH. All funds are purpose-bound and go directly to programs benefiting the LGBTQIA+ community.
2. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships: Queermentor partners with companies for corporate volunteering programs, DEI training, LGBTQIA+ awareness workshops, and talent access. Companies like Hays engage in corporate volunteering to support Queermentor's mission. These partnerships provide both funding and volunteer capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Queermentor gGmbH provides free mentoring, online training workshops, networking opportunities, and education/awareness programs for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies. The nonprofit organization delivers confidential one-on-one mentoring on career orientation, Coming Out at the workplace, job search support, and personal development, supplemented by expert-led workshops and a rapidly growing professional network. All core services are provided at no cost to individual members, with funding sourced from private donations and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

Queermentor is a nonprofit organization offering a unified 360° support platform for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. The core portfolio consists of four integrated service pillars: Mentoring (free confidential career and personal development support), Training (expert-led online workshops), Network (rapidly growing community for professional connections), and Education (advocacy for workplace equality). The organization operates as a single integrated platform rather than modular products, with additional programs including the annual Role Model Awards, Queermentor Connect monthly networking events, and published research/reports like the Werkstatt Report and annual Tätigkeitsberichte.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Queermentor Mentoring Free confidential mentoring program pairing LGBTQIA+ individuals with experienced mentors from diverse professional fields for career guidance, job search support, personal development, Coming Out at the workplace, and professional reorientation. Delivered remotely via video conferencing.
• Queermentor Training Exclusive online trainings and workshops with experts covering resume optimization, application preparation, gender-inclusive language, resilience, and mindfulness. Available to Queermentor members at no cost.
• Queermentor Network Rapidly growing community network providing LGBTQIA+ members and allies with networking opportunities, connections to key professionals, and career advancement possibilities across the DACH region.
• Queermentor Education (Aufklärung) Advocacy and awareness initiatives promoting equality and visibility of queer individuals in the workplace through education about injustices and social media content.
• Queermentor Role Model Awards Annual awards program recognizing 25 LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies for outstanding commitment to diversity, LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace, and civil society. Held under the patronage of Bärbel Bas, MdB, Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. Award winners are automatically nominated for the European Pride Business Network (EPBN) Role Models Programme.
• Queermentor Connect

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services for all — no cost at any point for mentees or mentors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• European Pride Business Network e. V. (EPBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPBN is the European umbrella network. Queermentor is the German counterpart within EPBN's WISE (Workplace Inclusion for a Sustainable Europe) initiative. Role Model Awards winners are automatically nominated for the EPBN Role Models Programme. This partnership extends Queermentor's reach across Europe and integrates it into a continental LGBTQIA+ business network.
• Berufsverband VK e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for the Queermentor Role Model Awards 2026 alongside Wirtschaftsweiber e. V. Contributes jury members and awards presenters to the awards program.
• Wirtschaftsweiber e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for the Queermentor Role Model Awards 2026 alongside Berufsverband VK e. V. Provides jury members and awards presenters for the awards program.
• Impact of DiversitymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerQueermentor was an official partner of the Impact of Diversity Award 2025, a leading diversity award in the German-speaking region. Pavlo Stroblja delivered a keynote laudatory. Queermentor had an information booth at the Frankfurt event to present its programs and build corporate connections.
• Hays (Head of Corporate Culture & Responsibility, Michaela Jaap)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerHays, a major recruitment and HR services firm, partners through a corporate volunteering program. Head of Corporate Culture & Responsibility Michaela Jaap supports Queermentor, lending her expertise and organizational credibility. The partnership contributes to LGBTQIA+ talent access for Hays clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stonewall: Major UK LGBTQIA+ rights charity operating workplace programs, training, and employer index. Comparable as a large LGBTQIA+ nonprofit offering mentoring-adjacent workplace inclusion services for corporates.
• OUT Leadership: US-based LGBTQIA+ business advisory organization working with Fortune 500 companies on workplace inclusion. Comparable corporate-DEI focus and senior-executive engagement, though larger scale and US-centric.
• LSVD (Lesben- und Schwulenverband Deutschland): Germany's largest civil rights organization for LGBTQIA+ people. Comparable DACH footprint and advocacy mission, though broader civil-rights scope vs. Queermentor's career/mentoring focus.

Direct peers

• Uhlala Group: Germany-based LGBTQIA+ professional network offering mentoring, training, and corporate consulting. Closely comparable in service mix (mentoring + training + corporate DEI) and DACH footprint.
• Workplace Pride: Netherlands-based nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQIA+ inclusion in workplaces, providing benchmarking, training, and a foundation network. Comparable as a European LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion nonprofit working with corporates.
• PROUT AT WORK: German nonprofit foundation promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace through corporate consulting, events, and a business network. Directly comparable mission (LGBTQIA+ workplace empowerment in Germany) and similar nonprofit structure targeting companies and individuals.

Emerging players

• StartOut: US nonprofit supporting LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking, and founder programs. Comparable mentoring and network model for an LGBTQIA+ professional community, though focused on founders.
• myGwork: Global LGBTQIA+ business community and job platform connecting inclusive employers with LGBTQIA+ talent. Comparable target audience (LGBTQIA+ professionals) and employer engagement motion, though with a tech-platform rather than nonprofit model.
• Point Foundation: US nonprofit providing scholarships, mentoring, and leadership development for LGBTQIA+ students. Comparable mentoring + leadership development model for an LGBTQIA+ audience, though scholarship-funded and US-based.

Regional players

• Bundesverband Trans*: German umbrella association for trans* organizations providing peer support, advocacy, and community programming. Comparable as a DACH LGBTQIA+ support nonprofit with peer-support and empowerment services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@QueermentorOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queermentor
• Instagraminstagram.com/queermentor/?hl=de
• Facebookfacebook.com/queermentor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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