Get to Know Us
Helping family businesses achieve success
Our association is a space for sharing experiences, support and development of family businesses not only in Europe but all over the world. We bring together founders, successors and managers of strong family businesses, bringing innovation and new business opportunities, providing cutting-edge training and expert advice for every area of family business.
The AFB was founded in 2013 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to promote and raise awareness of family businesses as an important economic and social entity. We are aware of the high stakes and risks that this area of business entails, while at the same time recognising the importance and relevance of these entities as an element of cohesion and stability that needs to be developed and strengthened.
Thanks to our expert team and educational base, we are able to provide long-term support to all members of our association at every crucial stage of the life cycle of a business and its family that needs to be anticipated and prepared for.

Our ACTION AREAS
As an association, we want to bring family businesses together, but also support and help them in areas where they might need training, information or experience sharing. Here are some of the areas where we focus our activities and where we try to help and inspire through our activities.
Governance
We provide education and information to support the proper leadership and management of the family business to make it as prosperous as possible.
Generational renewal
The transfer of a family business represents one of the biggest challenges a family business has to face in its lifetime.
Safe background
Our goal is to create a safe space for family businesses to share experiences and support.
Education
We believe that a good education is essential for a well-functioning family business, which is why we support programs that focus on this specialty.
Boosting profitability
Family-owned companies are key providers of stable jobs and contribute to the social fabric through employment and philanthropy.
Research & Development
We are part of many researches and support all activities in this area that lead to the development and support of family business.