About us
Business community for
the plant-based economy
We connect businesses who want to make a difference
The right connection can unlock doors what years of hard work can’t.
We created Vegan Business Circle to make these connections happen. We’re building a network where entrepreneurs meet in person, share knowledge, and open doors for each other.
Join an eventWhy people love VBC
Hard problems get easier when you know the right people.
We help you connect with the right people in the businesses, like:
Angel investors
Automotive companies
Bakeries
Book publishers
Branding agencies
Business coaches
Cafes & Bars
Catering companies
Chemical manufacturers
Consultants
Copywriters
Cosmetic brands
Debt collection agencies
Dietary supplement manufacturers
Dietitians and nutritionists
Distributors
Drugstores
E-commerce businesses
Export agencies
Farmers
Fashion brands
Financial professionals
Food tech companies
Freelancers
Government agencies
Graphic designers
Hotels
HR agencies
Incubators and accelerators
Influencers
Ingredient suppliers
Intellectual property offices
IT service providers
Legal professionals
Logistics companies
Marketing professionals
Media outlets
Online marketplaces
Organic stores
Packaging companies
Pastry shops
PR agencies
Private label manufacturers
Restaurants
Retailers
SEO specialists
Social media agencies
Software developers
Startups
Supermarkets
Venture capital firms
Visual content creators
Wholesalers
Why VBC exists
In business, the right connections change everything.
“After spending years in several business communities, I kept seeing the same pattern over and over again: great ideas don’t fail because they’re bad — they fail because the right people never meet. It’s much easier to build a business in a supportive environment than alone.
When I became vegan in 2019, I saw the same challenge in the plant-based world. The businesses were there. The ambition was there. But the connections were missing.There was no structured community where valuable relationships could turn into real business results.
That’s why I founded Vegan Business Circle in 2022 – a global, nonprofit community that connects the right people and accelerates the growth of the plant-based movement.”
— Csaba Péntek, Founder of VBC
Attend your first event!
Join one of our events to experience structured, purpose-driven networking.
One meaningful conversation can lead to new partners, clients, or real business opportunities.
- Structured introductions
- Partnership opportunities
- Knowledge-sharing
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Our Plan of Action
1.
Help Businesses
Help companies grow and stay competitive by making their sustainable growth easier.
2.
Transform the Market
Shift multiple industries by making the
vegan options the convenient option
for businesses.
3.
Save Animal Lives
Reduce the number of animals casulties
by lowering market demand for animal
products that require their exploitation.
Global Network
Started in Budapest. Building for the world.
4
Active chapters
6+
Chapters in progress
Active chapters
Hungary
Switzerland
Croatia
Serbia
66+
Business Events
900+
Total participants
35+
Members
Some members report an average of
50% revenue growth within their first 18 months of participation.
The Team
Staff
Csaba Péntek
Founder and Managing Director
Ákos Zsiga
Web Developer
Sebastian Joy
Strategic advisor and Co-founder
Kata Orsolya Molnár
Marketing and PR specialist
Chapter Leaders
Ursin Maibach
Chapter Leader
Switzerland, Zürich
Luka Heljic
Chapter Leader
Croatia, Zagreb
Sanja Bodiroga
Chapter Leader
Serbia, Belgrade
Benjamin-Blum Boukobza
Chapter Leader
France, Paris