The UK Business Network Built for Founders Who Mean It.
Weekly structured business networking for UK founders and entrepreneurs
UK Based
Location
52+ Events / Year
Annual sessions
20+ Industries
Sectors represented
Every Thursday
Meeting day
- Organisation
- The Business Circles
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Meeting schedule
- Every Thursday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM GMT
- Membership tiers
- Starter (£99/month), Pro (£199/month), VIP (£499/month)
- Industries served
- SaaS, e-commerce, professional services, consumer brands, and 20+ industries
- Session format
- Structured breakout rooms with 4–6 participants, curated introductions, hot seat and matchmaking
Most Networking Is a Waste of Time.
Most networking events fill your calendar but drain your energy. You collect business cards from people you'll never speak to again, and leave with zero real traction.
The Business Circles offers structured business networking for UK founders — a weekly Thursday session with serious entrepreneurs focused on mutual growth.
How Founder Networking Works
Join a Tier
Choose Starter, Pro, or VIP based on where you are in your journey. Every tier gets you in the room.
Show Up Thursday
Join every Thursday from 2–3 PM GMT. Structured agenda, no small talk, real conversations.
Get Matched
Our matching system connects you with the right people based on your industry, stage, and goals.
Behind the Circle
The Business Circles was founded in late 2025 by Allan Chan — a business strategist with over eight years working alongside founders and business owners.
Allan has mentored more than ten businesses and helped generate over $1M in revenue for his clients, maintaining a 100% client retention record. He is also the founder or co-founder of Elevateo Co, Rosey Co, Boltloop, and BluePillar. The Business Circles is his answer to a gap he saw repeatedly: founders with the drive and ambition, but without access to a peer network that moves at their speed.
Everything UK Founders Need to Grow
Inside a Thursday Session
Welcome & Intros
Quick round of names, sectors, and what you're working on.
Hot Seat
One member presents a live challenge to the group for structured feedback.
Breakout Rooms
Industry-matched groups of 4–6 for targeted discussion.
Matchmaking
Facilitated introductions between members with aligned goals.
Close & Connections
Action items confirmed, connections made, session ends at 3:00 PM GMT.
Choose Your Plan
All tiers include weekly Thursday sessions. Upgrade or cancel any time.
Starter
Get in the room. Start building real connections.
- Weekly Thursday sessions
- Industry breakout rooms
- Member directory access
- Session recordings
Pro
Deeper access. Better matches. Faster results.
- Everything in Starter
- Private industry circles
- Monthly masterclasses
- Priority matchmaking
- Exclusive deal rooms
VIP
White-glove introductions and in-person access.
- Everything in Pro
- 1:1 VIP introductions arranged by the team
- Quarterly in-person events
- Exclusive deal room access
- Direct founder support
| Tier | Monthly price | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | £99 per month | Weekly Thursday sessions, industry breakout rooms, member directory access, session recordings |
| Pro | £199 per month | Everything in Starter plus private industry circles, monthly masterclasses, priority matchmaking, exclusive deal rooms |
| VIP | £499 per month | Everything in Pro plus 1:1 introductions arranged by the team, quarterly in-person events, exclusive deal room access, direct founder support |
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in Touch
Questions about membership, partnership enquiries, or anything else - we're here. Expect a reply within one business day.
Prefer email? team@thebusinesscircles.com
Ready to Build the Connections That Actually Matter?
No fluff. No filler. Real founders, real conversations, every Thursday.
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