Setesca

What Setesca does

Setesca is a Barcelona-headquartered IT consulting group founded in 2007 that serves enterprise CIOs, IT directors, C-level executives, and Spanish SMEs across Iberia, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America. Its core services include IT consulting (strategy, governance, RFP and TIC diagnostics priced at €6,000–€36,000), full IT outsourcing, IT recruitment and headhunting via the Setesca Talent sub-brand, and implementation of enterprise solutions from partners including Microsoft, Sophos, UiPath, CloudJacketX, Omnios, Percepto, and Dropbox. The group reports a headcount of 501–1,000 employees and operates offices in Barcelona, Madrid, London, Hong Kong, Lima, and Mexico.

The technology stack is consulting-led rather than product-led: Setesca builds and resells enterprise IT and cybersecurity solutions (RFP design, diagnostics, governance models, SOC operations) and adds proprietary assets such as the CIO Competitiveness Index diagnostic tool, the IT Department Competitiveness Index, the IT GAS strategic support model, and the ICITEM certification co-created with its LiceoTIC CIO community (600+ verified IT executives). Its AI practice covers generative AI, RAG architectures, vector databases, AI copilots, and process automation, but capabilities are delivered largely through integration partnerships (notably Omnios for LLMs and UiPath for RPA) rather than proprietary foundation models.

Setesca's revenue model is predominantly project-based professional services, supplemented by managed IT outsourcing and licensing/royalty streams from partner solution distribution. A material demand channel is the Government of Spain's Kit Consulting program (€300M, Next Generation EU), where Setesca serves as an official agent delivering €12,000–€24,000 subsidized digital advisory vouchers to SMEs. The firm employs a sales-led, event-driven, and community-driven GTM motion, combining direct enterprise field sales, the LiceoTIC CIO ecosystem, annual AI Week and congress events, and free online consulting as a top-of-funnel lead generator.

Name

Setesca

Legal name

SETESCA BCN, S.L.

Website

https://setesca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Setesca is a Barcelona-based IT consulting group founded in 2007 offering IT strategy, outsourcing, cybersecurity, AI implementation, and IT recruitment services to enterprise CIOs and Spanish SMEs, with international offices in Madrid, London, Hong Kong, Lima, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Organization Design & Change Management Consulting (BPAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Change Management & Transformation Consulting (BPAHAGAC)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Cybersecurity services
• AI implementation
• IT outsourcing
• IT recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting Services: Setesca provides specialized IT consulting to define and align Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategies. Services include CIO support projects, governance model creation and review, RFP development, budget/plan validation, organizational profile review, and complete TIC diagnostics. Pricing ranges from €6,000 to €36,000 depending on project complexity and duration.
2. IT Outsourcing: Comprehensive management of client IT departments, providing highly qualified workers at a fraction of costs compared to internal labor. Services cover development, systems, e-commerce, digital marketing, infrastructure, and security operations.
3. IT Recruitment and Headhunting: Setesca Talent focuses on searching and selecting highly qualified IT talent through recruitment and headhunting services, connecting companies with the most talented professionals in the sector.
4. AI Solutions Implementation: Full-cycle AI implementation services covering strategy, governance, data preparation, technological architecture, solution development, and team adoption. Includes tools for document processing, automated document creation, and user response automation.
5. Cybersecurity Services: Security diagnostics and vulnerability assessments (remote and on-site), security architecture definition, outsourced security management, Security Operations Center (SOC) 24/7/365 monitoring, and highly qualified cybersecurity personnel selection.
6. Kit Consulting (Government-funded): As official Kit Consulting agents, Setesca helps SMEs access government digital transformation subsidies. Bonuses range from €12,000 (10-50 employees) to €24,000 (100-250 employees) for AI, data analysis, business processes, strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation consulting.
7. Training and Certification: LiceoTIC Training provides IT training validated against university standards, including ICITEM certification (recommended price €2,000), interim management, mentoring, and AI training programs for executives and management committees.
8. IT GAS Advisory Service: Ongoing strategic and operational support service ensuring IT department objective compliance through access to best practices, market analysis, and results-oriented support tailored to each client.
9. Solution Distribution: Distribution of enterprise solutions including Microsoft, Sophos, Dropbox, Secnap, UiPath, CloudJacketX, and Percepto drones, with seamless and efficient integration for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Setesca is a Barcelona-based IT consulting firm that provides specialized services to align Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategies with business objectives. Its core offerings include IT consulting (CIO support, governance, RFP, diagnostics), IT outsourcing (managed IT departments), cybersecurity services (SOC 24/7 monitoring, vulnerability assessments), AI solutions (strategy, governance, RAG, generative AI, automation), and IT recruitment/headhunting through Setesca Talent.

Product overview

Setesca is an IT consulting group headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2007, offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT services under a unified brand. The core offering spans IT Consulting (strategy, governance, RFP, diagnostics), IT Outsourcing (managed services covering development, systems, infrastructure, and security), and IT Recruitment/Headhunting (Setesca Talent). These core services are supplemented by specialized practices including Cybersecurity Services (with SOC operations, and partners Sophos and CloudJacketX), AI Solutions (covering strategy, governance, data, architecture, and applied solutions including generative AI, RAG, and automation), IT Solution Implementation (RPA/UiPath, ERP, CRM, e-commerce, IoT, drones), and Training & Certification (LiceoTIC Training with ICITEM certification). The group also operates several online tools and sub-brands including the CIO Competitiveness Index (self-diagnostic tool for IT maturity), IT GAS (strategic support service), free online IT consulting, and Kit Consulting (government-subsidized digital advisory). Subsidiary brands include Setesca Talent (recruitment), LiceoTIC (CIO community), LiceoTIC Training (education), Interim Management, Setesca Drone Tech (drone and anti-drone solutions), and Setesca Outsourcing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Consulting Specialized consulting for defining and aligning Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategies. Services include CIO support projects, governance model creation and review, RFP development, budget/plan validation, organizational profile review, and complete TIC diagnostics. Targets enterprise CIOs and IT Directors.
• IT Outsourcing Comprehensive management of client IT departments providing highly qualified workers, covering development, systems, e-commerce, digital marketing, infrastructure, and security operations. Allows clients to focus on core business activities.
• Setesca Talent (IT Recruitment & Headhunting) Specialized IT talent search and selection service that connects companies with highly qualified IT candidates, combining recruitment and headhunting to find professionals with both technical skills and cultural fit.
• Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive cybersecurity services including security diagnostics and vulnerability assessments (remote and on-site), security architecture definition, security outsourcing, SOC 24/7/365 monitoring, and cybersecurity personnel selection. Partners include Sophos and CloudJacketX.
• AI Solutions Full-cycle AI implementation services covering strategy, governance, data preparation, technological architecture (RAG, vector databases, generative models), applied AI solutions (agents, copilots, automations integrated with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint), and AI training programs.
• IT Solution Implementation Implementation of standard and cutting-edge IT solutions including RPA (UiPath), ERP, CRM, cybersecurity, logistics and warehouse management, e-commerce, virtual assistants, sales force mobilization, augmented reality, IoT, drones, and business intelligence.
• LiceoTIC Training IT training and certification center led by CIOs offering programs validated against university standards. Provides ICITEM certification (International Certification in IT Excellence Management) and blended methodology training for IT management excellence.
• Setesca Drone Tech Specialized drone solutions for surveillance, monitoring, audiovisual, and anti-drone systems. As official Percepto partner in Spain, provides autonomous drone solutions for critical infrastructure and industrial sites, alongside DeDrone anti-drone solutions.
• Kit Consulting Advisory Digital advisory voucher service as official agent of Spain's Kit Consulting government program. Provides subsidies (€12,000–€24,000 based on company size) for SMEs with 10–250 employees to access digital transformation advisory in AI, data analytics, business processes, strategic planning, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• CIO Competitiveness Index Proprietary self-diagnostic tool that enables CIOs to evaluate their IT department's maturity level, alignment with business objectives, service perception, organizational efficiency, and market positioning. Generates personalized reports comparing against market best practices for strategic planning and improvement initiatives. Advanced CCI 360 version incorporates multi-stakeholder feedback.
• IT GAS (Strategic Support Service) Ongoing strategic and operational support service ensuring IT departments and technology leaders have tools and support for maximum value addition. Includes objective setting and tracking, decision-making support, best practice application, leadership development, and project support.
• ICITEM Certification International Certification in IT Excellence Management created by Setesca and LiceoTIC that accredits executives with a high level of excellence in IT information systems management. Backed by Setesca's experience in selection, management, and training of high-quality CIO/IT Manager profiles for large companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% of security weaknesses preventable through proper patch management
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability11 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is listed as a premier solution partner for distribution of Microsoft solutions including Microsoft 365, Azure, and related enterprise tools. Setesca implements Microsoft-based AI solutions integrated with SharePoint, CRMs, and ERPs.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic cybersecurity partnership for endpoint protection (Intercept X), firewall (Xstream), and managed detection and response (MDR) services. Setesca is a Sophos Authorized Partner providing enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• OmnioscoreTechnology or IntegrationAI solutions partner specializing in LLM development. Setesca partners with Omnios as leaders in AI solution development, enabling Setesca to integrate AI into client businesses.
• UiPathcoreTechnology or IntegrationRPA (Robotic Process Automation) solutions partner for implementing automation tools available as fixed or subscription solutions with ongoing support.
• DropboxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolutions distribution partner for cloud storage and collaboration tools.
• CloudJacketXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSetesca is a distributor of CloudJacketX managed security solution developed to cover main IT team weaknesses including alert fatigue, resource gaps, and vulnerability visibility. Provides 24/7 real-time network monitoring and multi-layer cloud technology.
• PerceptocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Spain partner for Percepto, market leader in autonomous drone and remote-controlled robot solutions for critical infrastructure and industrial sites.
• DeDroneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnti-drone solutions partner for preventing unauthorized drone flights, providing comprehensive drone security alongside Percepto offerings.
• SophoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSophos Authorized Partner for endpoint security, firewall, and managed detection and response services. Setesca provides Sophos solutions to large hospital corporations and legal associations for critical data protection.
• SocsapminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolutions partner for technology services.
• SecnapminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork security solutions partner.
• AbastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolutions distribution partner.
• EconocomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology solutions distribution partner.
• FoxwayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolutions distribution partner.
• IntegraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology solutions partner.
• Government of Spain (Kit Consulting Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial agent for Kit Consulting, a €300 million government digital transformation program for Spanish SMEs with 10-250 employees, financed by the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan Next Generation EU.
• LiceoTICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSetesca co-developed the CIO Competitiveness Index and IT Department Competitiveness Index with LiceoTIC, the largest independent Spanish-speaking CIO and IT director ecosystem with 600+ members.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seidor: Barcelona-headquartered IT consulting and services firm with comparable offerings across SAP, Microsoft, cybersecurity, and managed services. Like Setesca, Seidor targets Spanish and European mid-market and enterprise clients with a multi-vendor, multi-discipline IT services portfolio.
• Econocom: European IT services and solutions distribution firm listed as a Setesca partner. Econocom operates in adjacent IT outsourcing, device lifecycle, and consulting segments, making it both a partner and a competitor for mid-market digital transformation projects.
• Vass: Spanish IT consulting and digital transformation firm with similar focus on enterprise CIO advisory, cloud, AI, and software services. Vass competes directly for the same Spanish enterprise and public-sector CIO engagements that Setesca targets.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global leader in IT and management consulting with strong Spanish operations. Accenture competes with Setesca for large enterprise and government AI/digital transformation programs, particularly when projects scale beyond mid-market.
• Capgemini: Global IT consulting and services giant with a significant Spanish presence. Capgemini competes with Setesca for enterprise AI, cloud, and digital transformation engagements, but with vastly greater scale and delivery capacity.
• Sopra Steria: European-headquartered IT consulting and services firm with strong presence in Spain. Sopra Steria competes for enterprise and public-sector digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity work comparable to Setesca's portfolio.
• Minsait (Indra): Indra's IT consulting and digital transformation arm, the largest Spanish-headquartered IT services player. Minsait competes with Setesca for enterprise and public-sector digital transformation work, with a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Deloitte (Technology & Transformation): Big Four advisory firm with a global technology and transformation practice. Deloitte competes for CIO advisory, cybersecurity, and AI strategy work with the largest budgets and multinational delivery capability.

Regional players

• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's IT services arm with deep European enterprise and public-sector relationships. T-Systems competes with Setesca for European CIO outsourcing, cloud, and digital transformation engagements, particularly for German and pan-European accounts.

Emerging players

• Grupo Castilla: Spanish IT staffing and recruitment firm, comparable to Setesca's Setesca Talent division. While smaller and more focused on talent, it competes for the same IT recruitment/headhunting wallet and overlaps with Setesca's service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/setesca
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• Facebookfacebook.com/setesca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/setesca
• Instagraminstagram.com/setesca_group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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