Ladies Do Business: price, who can join and alternatives
Ladies Do Business is an English-speaking business club for female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands, mixing an online platform with in-person events. In Amsterdam it holds coffee networking mornings with guided table rotations and a short founder talk. Members pay a monthly fee, and non-members can try one event first.
Ladies Do Business at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Aspiring and existing female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Coffee networking morning with founder stories in Amsterdam on 25 September 2026 | luma.com |
| Where | Café Americain, Leidseplein 28 | luma.com |
| Language | Events are in English | luma.com |
| Format | Guided table rotations so you meet everyone | luma.com |
| Price | Membership costs €29 a month | luma.com |
| Non-member price | Non-members pay €15 to try one meetup | luma.com |
| Community size | Says it has 70+ female entrepreneurs across the Netherlands | luma.com |
| Aspiring founders | You don't need a business yet to join | luma.com |
| Membership | Membership includes 18 sales and business trainings | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Women starting or growing a business in the Netherlands
- International founders who want English-language events
- Solo founders who feel isolated and want a regular group
Who it doesn't suit
- Men
- Venture-backed founders looking for investors
- Anyone wanting free events
Alternatives to Ladies Do Business
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Builders Amsterdam | Name your own price on Luma; amount not published | Get a ticket on Luma; basic LLM knowledge expected |
| AI Growth Summit Amsterdam | Not published | Register on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| Amsterdam Founders Club | Event tickets start at €49 + VAT | Request an invitation; some events have revenue minimums |
| Bits & Pretzels Amsterdam | €10 for the December 2026 event | Request a place on Luma; host approval |
| Dutch EdTech Founder Dinners | €65 dinner plus €5 processing charge | Request a seat on Luma; host approval for members and non-members |
| EO Nederland (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | €4,250 a year plus a €3,700 joining fee (2026/2027) | Attend a Testdrive, then apply; €1 million revenue threshold |
| Founders Mesh | Not published | Request a ticket on Luma; attendance is approval-based |
| Founders Running Club Amsterdam | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
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Questions about Ladies Do Business
- Is it in English?
- Yes. It is an English-speaking club and its Amsterdam events are held in English.
- What does it cost?
- Membership is €29 a month, and non-members can attend one meetup for €15.
- Do I need an existing business?
- No. Women looking for inspiration before starting are welcome.
- Where are Amsterdam events held?
- The September 2026 coffee morning was at Café Americain on Leidseplein.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- €29 a month membership; €15 for one event as a non-member
- Entry rule
- Try one event as a non-member, then join the club
- Format
- English-speaking club with coffee networking mornings in Amsterdam and other cities, plus online sessions
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Ladies Do Business isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.