Members · By recommendation only

Join the club

Birmingham Founders is an exclusive club for the people who own and run Birmingham's businesses. Membership can't be bought or applied for cold — every member is put forward by people already inside.

Who can join

You'll need to meet all four criteria.

  1. Based in BirminghamYou and your business are based in the Birmingham, UK area.
  2. A business ownerYou founded, co-founded or own the business you're joining with.
  3. Revenue generatingYour business is trading and bringing in revenue today, not pre-launch.
  4. Recommended by two membersTwo existing members know you and are willing to put their name to your membership.

How to join

There's no open application form. The route in is through the people you already know.

  1. Find two members who know youSpeak to existing members you've worked with or know well.
  2. They recommend youEach member puts you forward and vouches that you meet the criteria.
  3. We reviewWe check that you're Birmingham-based, own the business and are generating revenue.
  4. You're inYou're welcomed into the club and receive your member card.
    The black and gold Birmingham Founders member card, engraved with the city skyline and the words People, Ideas, A Stronger Birmingham.

Don't know two members yet? Browse the founder directory — Birmingham's founder community is smaller than you think, and you may already be one introduction away.