The English Business Network: price, who can join and alternatives
The English Business Network runs English-first, French-friendly morning meetups for founders, entrepreneurs and freelancers in Paris. Sessions at La Felicità mix icebreakers, small-group business conversations and open networking over coffee and lunch. It promises no aggressive selling, and you don't need perfect English.
The English Business Network at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | English-first meetup for founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers and business builders | meetup.com |
| Where | Morning meetups at La Felicità | meetup.com |
| Address | La Felicita, 5 Parvis Alan Turing, Paris | meetup.com |
| Upcoming event | Morning meetup on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 9:30am | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | Morning meetup on Wednesday 14 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Format | Icebreakers and small-group business conversations | meetup.com |
| Tone | No aggressive selling or uncomfortable pitching | meetup.com |
| Language | You don't need perfect English | meetup.com |
| Preparation | Be ready to introduce yourself in one minute | meetup.com |
| Community size | Says it has 171 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- International founders who want to network in English
- Freelancers and early founders looking for collaborators
- People new to Paris who want a low-pressure morning format
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a vetted, founders-only room
- People who can't make weekday mornings
- Anyone looking for investor pitching
Alternatives to The English Business Network
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Growth Summit Paris | Not published | Register for each meetup on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| EO Paris (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | Not published | Membership application; revenue threshold applies |
| Founders Running Club Paris | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
| FoundHers Paris | Brunch €35; dinners at your own expense | Register on Luma; some events need host approval |
| France Digitale (Collectif Startup) | 500€ over 12 months (Collectif Startup) | Startups with fewer than 20 employees; join online |
| France FinTech | Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year | Application reviewed by a selection committee |
| Moovjee | Not published | Apply to become a mentee; eligibility criteria apply |
| Paris Entrepreneurs Network (PEN) | €5 per meetup | RSVP on Meetup and pay the €5 contribution |
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Questions about The English Business Network
- Do I need to speak French?
- No. Sessions are mainly in English, with French welcome when it helps.
- Where does it meet?
- Mostly at La Felicità, 5 Parvis Alan Turing, with occasional outdoor sessions.
- How often?
- Recent sessions were on 30 September, 14 October and 28 October 2026, about every two weeks.
- Is there pitching?
- No. It promises no aggressive selling or uncomfortable pitching.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup
- Format
- English-first morning networking at La Felicità, Paris 13e, about every two weeks
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The English Business Network isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.