AIESEC

What AIESEC does

AIESEC is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization founded in 1948 (Canada operations established in 1958) that facilitates international youth leadership development and cross-cultural exchange. The organization operates a portfolio of exchange programs — Global Talent (international internships, 9-78 weeks), Global Volunteer (6-8 week projects with NGOs contributing to UN SDGs), and Global Teacher (international classroom placements) — alongside a free Membership Program that engages 650+ Canadian youth aged 18-30 across 24+ university chapters, and the Youth to Business (Y2B) corporate engagement series. The organization's underlying technology is minimal: no proprietary platform, no mobile app, no API, and no AI/ML capabilities, with operations running on standard web platforms, Squarespace-hosted websites, and communication tools for matching participants with placements.

AIESEC generates revenue through three primary streams: per-participant exchange program fees (one-time payments of undisclosed amounts), tiered corporate partnerships (Silver $5-15K, Gold $15-30K, Platinum $30-60K, Champion $60K+), and donations supporting leadership positions and program development. Its customer base is split between individual youth consumers seeking international experience and corporate partners seeking talent pipeline access and CSR fulfillment; named corporate partners include RBC (Champion tier), Export Development Canada (Platinum), Cenovus Energy, BMO Canada, and Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (Gold). Distribution runs through self-serve website signup, direct corporate sales, and the 146-country international AIESEC network acting as both channel partner and host organization.

The organization holds UN ECOSOC consultative status, UNESCO recognition, and ICMYO membership, and AIESEC Canada Inc. is registered as a Canadian not-for-profit with Charity Number 129835872RR0001. Governance is delivered by a professional Board of Directors drawn from RBC, TD Bank, ATB Financial, PETRONAS Canada, and other enterprises, while operations are executed by volunteer youth leadership. Since inception, AIESEC has facilitated over 230,000 exchange experiences across 146+ countries, with no disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

AIESEC

Legal name

AIESEC Canada Inc.

Website

https://aiesec.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AIESEC is a non-profit youth leadership organization operating in 146+ countries that facilitates international exchange programs (internships, volunteer, teaching) for 18-30 year olds, delivers youth-to-business corporate engagement services, and generates revenue through participant fees, tiered corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exchange Program Fees: Participants pay exchange fees to join international internship, volunteer, and teaching programs. The fee covers program support, matching services, and logistics coordination. Specific amounts vary by program and duration.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners sponsor AIESEC at various tiers (AIESEC Champion $60,000+, Platinum $30,000-$59,999, Gold $15,000-$29,999, Silver $5,000-$14,999) to access young talent, fulfill CSR commitments, and gain insight into youth perspectives.
3. Donations and Support: Donations support full-time leadership positions, program enhancements, platform development, and conference experiences for members. Donors can contribute to developing leadership opportunities for youth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIESEC is a non-governmental not-for-profit organization that runs international exchange programs for youth aged 18-30, including Global Talent (internships), Global Volunteer (abroad volunteering), and Global Teacher (teaching placements). It also operates a youth membership program through university chapters for leadership development, and provides corporate talent acquisition and partnership services via the Youth to Business (Y2B) series. Revenue is generated through participant exchange fees, corporate sponsorship tiers, and donations.

Product overview

AIESEC operates as a youth-led leadership development organization offering a portfolio of exchange programs (Global Talent for internships, Global Volunteer for volunteer work, and Global Teacher for teaching positions abroad) alongside membership opportunities for developing leadership skills within local chapters. The organization also provides business connection services through its Youth to Business (Y2B) series and Exchange for Organizations talent acquisition services, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for youth development and cross-cultural exchange experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Talent: International internship program for young professionals to gain cross-cultural work experience in fields like business, marketing, IT, and engineering
• Global Volunteer
• Global Teacher
• Youth to Business

Products and services

• Global Talent An international internship program that enables youth aged 18-30 to gain cross-cultural work experience abroad in fields such as business, marketing, IT, and engineering. Participants undertake 9-78 week projects with partner organizations globally.
• Global Volunteer A volunteer abroad program where participants contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals while working alongside international NGOs. Accommodation is provided with host families, with projects lasting 6-8 weeks.
• Global Teacher An international teaching opportunity program connecting Canadian youth with teaching positions abroad. Participants can teach languages, STEM subjects, or sports while gaining hands-on classroom experience living abroad.
• Youth to Business (Y2B) A series of corporate-engagement initiatives bridging young people and businesses, including the Y2B Forum (largest youth-led leadership event), Y2B Summit (seasonal summits with local AIESEC presidents), and Y2B Survey (youth market research and insights).
• Exchange for Organizations A talent acquisition service helping companies hire international interns. AIESEC supports work permit processing, provides accommodation logistics, and matches companies with candidates from their global talent pipeline across 100+ countries.
• Membership Program A free youth leadership development program allowing members aged 18-30 to join local AIESEC chapters at 24+ Canadian universities. Members gain skills through roles in Exchange Experience, Corporate Relations, Talent Management, Marketing, and Finance while contributing 5-10 hours per week.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 230,000 total experiences delivered since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• AIESEC in NIBM Sri LankasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2025Local AIESEC entity organizing collaborative events such as Sales 101 workshop on sales fundamentals for students and young professionals, featuring industry panels and practical exercises.
• Host Organizations (International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGOs, schools, and businesses in 146+ countries that host AIESEC exchange participants. Partners include opportunities in Chile, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company offering language training, study abroad, academic degrees, and cultural exchange programs. Comparable to AIESEC in delivering cross-cultural learning experiences for youth, but with a much broader commercial portfolio and proprietary digital platforms.
• World Learning (School for International Training): Global non-profit operating international exchange, training, and development programs including SIT Study Abroad. Comparable to AIESEC's cross-cultural mission at larger scale, with deeper institutional partnerships and degree-granting authority.

Direct peers

• InterExchange: Non-profit facilitating cultural exchange and au pair/work programs for young people and host organizations in the US and abroad. Comparable to AIESEC in mission and target user, with overlapping host-organization relationships.
• Projects Abroad: For-profit provider of international volunteer, intern, and teaching placements for youth. Directly competes with AIESEC's Global Volunteer and Global Teacher programs, with a more commercial, professionally-staffed delivery model.
• IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience): Global non-profit facilitating paid technical internships for students across 80+ countries. Closely mirrors AIESEC's Global Talent program in mission, cross-border matching model, and reliance on institutional partnerships.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Non-profit organization operating international exchange and study abroad programs for students and young professionals. Directly comparable to AIESEC's Global Talent and Global Volunteer offerings, with similar university partnerships and fee-based participation model.
• BUNAC: Organization offering international work, volunteer, and travel programs for students and recent graduates in multiple destinations. Directly comparable to AIESEC's exchange portfolio with a comparable target demographic and fee structure.
• Rotary Youth Exchange: Service organization running a long-running international student exchange program for high-school and university-aged youth. Directly comparable to AIESEC on global youth exchange mission, with a decentralized chapter-based delivery model similar to AIESEC's structure.

Emerging players

• GoOverseas: Online marketplace and reviews platform connecting youth with international volunteer, teach, and work abroad programs. Acts as a discovery layer above AIESEC and peers, surfacing exchange opportunities to participants who might otherwise apply directly through AIESEC.
• Global Citizen Year: Non-profit running a fellowship-based gap year program for high school graduates focused on leadership development. Comparable to AIESEC's leadership/membership proposition but with a narrower US-centric participant base and a single flagship program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/AIESECcanada

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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