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The Next Circle fosters lasting relationships
Commitment
It’s not about business cards, but about deep connections, genuine trust, and a shared sense of impact. We address young entrepreneurs taking over active responsibility for the future.
We prefer deep, personal encounters over superficial networking.
It’s not about business cards, but about deep connections, genuine trust, and a shared sense of impact. We address young entrepreneurs taking over active responsibility for the future.
Trust
We create a safe space to exchange personal thoughts, experiences and learnings – confidentiality is the foundation of our activities.
We create new ties between two worlds of entrepreneurship.
We bridge the gap between the »past« and the »future«. Our focus is on innovation, transformation, and technology. You gain access to unique networks and opportunities that are otherwise difficult – if not even impossible – to reach.
Exclusive, but not elite
We build close relationships with our members, who become part of the community by application, personal invitation or recommendation.
The Next Circle creates a synergetic community
Family Business
Successors and young family business entrepreneurs who take innovation and future strategies seriously.
Family Capital
Successors and young representatives of family investment firms or family offices with a strategic vision.
Startup
Founders who build their own companies and legacies by disrupting existing and opening up new markets.
Ecosystem
Venture capital investors, entrepreneurship centers and multipliers from the startup and innovation ecosystem.
The Next Circle focuses on strategic relevance
Innovation & Transformation
- B2B, Industrial & Deep Tech
- Sustainability & Circular Economy
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation
Investment & Venture Capital
- New Investment Forms
- Cooperations with Startups
- Access to VC and Co-Investment
Next Gen Leadership
- Strategy, Family Capital / Office
- Next Gen (Personal & Enterprise) Longevity
- Role Understanding, Family Strategy, Succession Planning
Global Risks & Resilience
- ESG & Responsibility
- Impact & Purpose-Driven Leadership
- Geopolitics, (Supply Chain) Resilience, Cyber Security
The Next Circle offers innovative, yet proven formats
We give access to relevant next gen and innovation event from our strong partner network, e.g. Alphazirkel and UnternehmerTUM. An exclusive series of innovation breakfast-, lunch- and dinner gatherings with first-class founders and investors.
An intensive 4-day on-site program on innovation, transformation and geopolitics to learn from renowned top tier industry and domain experts.
Strategic partnerships with local next gen initiatives – e.g. Club Next Gen by AFFO Conferences (Paris, April 2026 & Milan, October 2026).
Delegation trips to European innovation hubs to establish direct connections with local entrepreneurial families, startups & ecosystems.
Virtual deep dives on specific topics straight out of the community and active sessions with next gen longevity entrepreneurs (stay tuned!)
The Next Circle offers invaluable value
High-quality content & expert knowledge
Leading minds from unicorn founders (e.g. Andy Loy) to top tier VC investors (e.g. UVC Partners) and experienced ecosystem veterans (e.g. Helmut Schönenberger) share their knowledge.
Deep focus on innovation & technology
The Next Circle is a complementary movement to exisitng initiaitves with a strongly dedicated focus on future technologies emerging from the startup and VC ecosystem – not just another next gen network.
Strong partners & network
Strong partner network with ALPHAZIRKEL (DACH), UnternehmerTUM (MUC), UTUM LEC & Startup Factories (DE), Rise Europe (EU) and Club Next Gen by AFFO (FR, IT, ES) who share our vision.
30+ years of experience
We build close relationships with our members, who become part of the community by application, personal invitation or recommendation.Building on decades of joint experience in establishing networks and communities within the family business sector, with strong ties and connections to global startup and innovation ecosystems.
THE NEXT CIRCLE
Access & Membership
Founding Membership*
- Full access to the community
- Membership across all new formats
- Exclusive access to Alphazirkel (by-invitation only network)
- Preferred access to our partner events, i.e. Unternehmer TUM, Bits & Pretzels, Hinterland of Things and My Way Conference
- Access to European Deep Dive Trips & Conferences (at additional cost)
Bootcamp
- One-time intensive program (4 days)
- Input only by top tier domain and industry experts and speakers
- Full Access to the community
- Membership across all formats
- Personal mentoring and exclusive events
Premium Event Access
- Limited access per selected events
- Pay-per-event option for exclusive formats (subject to availability)
- Premium Event access is only available once. After that, access is only possible with membership.
