Grupo L

Name

Grupo L

Legal name

Teylem S.A.

Website

https://grupolargentina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Facility Services

NAICS

Special Food Services (7223), Food Service Contractors (72231), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Services & Catering (On-site/Corporate Dining/Vending) (IMAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Office Catering (THAFAIAA), Corporate Catering & Office Food Programs (HSACAGAC), Catering, Pantry & Food Service (On-site Refreshments/Events) (IMAIALAD)

Keywords

• Integrated facility services
• Corporate catering
• Industrial cleaning
• Remote site services
• Building maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Núñez

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Food Services & Catering: Preparation and delivery of cooked and raw meal rations, in-situ dining services, vending machines, and grab-and-go food solutions. Revenue is generated through per-meal/per-rations fees under long-term service contracts with corporate, industrial, and institutional clients.
2. Integral Cleaning Services: Comprehensive cleaning services for corporate offices, industrial plants, public institutions, and construction sites, including fumigation, rodent control, and disinfection services.
3. Maintenance Services: Building and facility maintenance, civil construction, infrastructure projects, and green space upkeep services delivered as part of integrated facilities management contracts.
4. Remote Site Services: Integrated service provision at remote, isolated sites (mining, energy, industrial) including food, cleaning, maintenance, and logistics under specialized long-term contracts.
5. Construction & Infrastructure: Civil works and infrastructure construction projects for public and private sector clients, delivered under project-based or contractual arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grupo L delivers integrated B2B facility services across Argentina, including corporate catering, food ration production, cleaning, maintenance, construction, green space upkeep, and remote-site support, with proprietary digital management tools and ISO-certified operations.

Product overview

Grupo L is an Argentine integrated services company operating multiple specialized sub-brands across food services, cleaning, maintenance, construction, green spaces, and remote site operations. The core portfolio includes Chef Gourmet (corporate dining and meal preparation), Nutrire (healthy meal delivery), GL Support and GL Support Sitios Remotos (remote site services), Blue/Blue café (catering and vending), Vend (vending machines), Elevare (engineering and construction), and Pulcrus (urban cleaning and hygiene). Supporting internal technology platforms include GL Integra (operational management system), Bienvenidos de Vuelta (mobile dining app), Computer Vision-based Grab & Go vending, and Radio Shuttle automated storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Food Services and Catering
• Integral Cleaning Services
• Facility Maintenance and Construction
• Remote Site Integrated Services
• Vending and Grab and Go Retail Solutions
• Green Spaces and Environmental Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Separated and traced 605+ tonnes of waste with full auditability through Operación Circular program in 2025.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CONICET (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Grupo L funded research conducted by Argentine researchers from CONICET, the National University of La Plata, and the Scientific Research Commission of Buenos Aires Province, which discovered that aquafaba (legume cooking water) has valuable applications — replacing eggs in vegan meringues and producing biodegradable food packaging. This co-developed research positions Grupo L as an innovation leader in sustainable food science and circular economy materials.
• Universidad Nacional de La PlatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Co-research partner in the aquafaba study funded by Grupo L, contributing scientific expertise in food chemistry and sustainable materials development.
• Comisión de Investigaciones Científicas de la Provincia de Buenos AirescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Provincial research body collaborating in the aquafaba sustainability research funded by Grupo L.
• Martiniano Molina (Chef)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 May 2026Renowned chef led a community MasterClass for 40+ community cooks in the Buenos Aires City program, sharing culinary and food management techniques. Represents Grupo L's social impact and community engagement strategy.
• Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos AirescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Grupo L partnered with the City's Community Cooks Training Program, providing a MasterClass with chef Martiniano Molina for 40+ community cooks who feed 200+ people daily. Grupo L shared culinary expertise and food safety knowledge, demonstrating its social sustainability commitment.
• Ford ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Grupo L, through its Chef Gourmet brand, executed a complete renovation of Ford Argentina's Pacheco Hub corporate dining facility, serving 1,000+ employees daily. The project involved investment, strategic planning, and service relaunch coordination.
• Fundación Julio BoccaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 February 2025Grupo L contributes to the Julio Bocca Foundation's Academic Scholarship Program through the 'De Punta al Arte 2024' initiative, acquiring ballet slippers signed by Julio Bocca to fund scholarships for young artistic talents. The slippers are displayed at Teatro Colón.
• Teatro ColónminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 February 2025Venue displaying the limited-series ballet slippers acquired by Grupo L through its Julio Bocca Foundation partnership, raising funds for academic scholarships.
• Total EnergiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Joint environmental initiative — Cleanup Day coastal cleaning campaign in Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego, with over 1,000 participants cleaning 20 km of coastline from Cabo Domingo to Colegio Antártida Argentina.
• Escuela Privada de Educación Integral Marina (EPEIM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024EPEIM school organized the Cleanup Day event with Grupo L and Total Energies support, involving students and the community in environmental action.
• AACAM (Asociación Argentina de Compras y Administración de Materiales)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2024Grupo L participated in AACAM's Buyer Day event (250+ buyers), engaging in business rounds and providing catering services through its Blue Catering brand. Strengthens industry network and procurement channel relationships.
• Pacto Global de las Naciones UnidascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Grupo L joined the UN Global Compact in 2017 and aligns its strategy with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Membership provides a framework for ESG reporting and international ESG credentialing.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CH&CO: CH&CO is a UK-based contract caterer and integrated hospitality services provider serving corporate, cultural, and heritage clients. Comparable contract catering-led integrated services model targeting enterprise and institutional customers.
• Catering International & Services (CIS): CIS is a French integrated remote-site catering and facility management specialist serving oil & gas, mining, and industrial clients worldwide. Direct peer in remote-site feeding contracts, a core business unit of Group L.
• Serunion: Serunion is a Spanish integrated food and FM services provider (Mediterranean-focused) operating corporate dining, vending, cleaning, and remote-site services. Highly comparable mid-sized integrated FM model, though focused on Iberia.
• Clece: Clece is a Spanish integrated facility services group (ACS/Vinci affiliate) delivering cleaning, maintenance, social services, and food services. Comparable integrated services play targeting public sector and large enterprise contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Sodexo is the global leader in integrated food services and facilities management, operating across 50+ countries including Argentina via Sodexo Argentina. Comparable business model combining on-site corporate dining, remote-site services, and integrated FM under multi-year B2B contracts.
• ISS A/S: ISS is a global integrated facility services provider covering cleaning, maintenance, catering, and workplace services for corporate and industrial clients. Competes directly with Group L's integrated services bundle in the Argentine enterprise market.
• Compass Group: Compass Group is the world's largest food services and support services company, with operations in Argentina through Eurest. Direct overlap in corporate dining, vending, and remote-site catering for industrial/mining clients.
• Aramark: Aramark provides food, facilities, and uniform services to Fortune 500 companies, universities, and remote sites. Operates in Argentina and across Latin America with overlapping industrial feeding and integrated FM offerings.
• Elior Group: Elior Group is a major European food services and FM operator with international presence, serving corporate, healthcare, education, and remote-site clients. Comparable multi-segment B2B contract services model and integrated facility offerings.

Regional players

• Grupo EULEN: Grupo EULEN is a Spanish family-owned multinational facility services provider with strong Latin American presence. Similar integrated services model (cleaning, security, maintenance, catering), 100% family-owned capital structure, and Argentine operations — closely comparable ownership and operating profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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