AIESEC

What AIESEC does

AIESEC is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization founded in 1948 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada (reregistered there in 2017 after relocating its international secretariat from Rotterdam). It describes itself as the world's largest youth-led organization, entirely run by youth for youth, and operates a global platform that facilitates international leadership development experiences for young people aged roughly 15-30. Its core product portfolio consists of three cross-border exchange programs — Global Teacher (teaching abroad), Global Talent (internships abroad), and Global Volunteer (volunteering abroad) — supplemented by a local-chapter membership program, the YouthSpeak Survey insight initiative, and the Youth for Global Goals SDG-focused program. Distribution is mediated through local chapters at universities and national offices in 100+ countries and territories, with an underlying online portal at aiesec.org for program applications and matching.

The business model is hybrid. On the participant side, AIESEC monetizes (at non-commercial pricing) through membership fees and program fees tied to internships, volunteering, and teaching placements. On the demand side, the organization sustains itself through a tiered corporate partnership program — including Premium Partners such as PwC, SAP, DHL Group, Electrolux, Henkel, Solvay, SLB, Husqvarna, Infosys, TCS, ALFA LAVAL, EATON, International SOS, and Hong Kong Talent Engage — who fund programs (e.g., the PwC Global Volunteer Fund), recruit talent, and support SDG-aligned initiatives. It also leverages UN ecosystem positioning (ECOSOC consultative status, UN DPI affiliation, ICMYO membership, UNESCO recognition) as a credibility multiplier. The organization reports ~44,280 members across 127 countries, 30,000+ experiences facilitated annually, and 5,000+ partner organizations. No revenue or ARR figure is publicly disclosed.

Underlying technology is modest: a self-serve web portal for program discovery and applications, partner authentication flows at auth.aiesec.org, and a youth-survey data collection platform (YouthSpeak). AIESEC's primary proprietary asset is its data flywheel — aggregated survey responses and youth-participant profiles — rather than a software stack of note. A minor data breach affecting 40 users was disclosed in January 2019 and remediated. No patents, APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML models are disclosed in the source material.

Name

AIESEC

Legal name

AIESEC International

Website

https://aiesec.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

AIESEC is a non-profit, youth-run organization founded in 1948 that facilitates international internships, volunteering, and teaching exchanges for young people in 100+ countries through local chapters, an online portal, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development Programs

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

AI-Powered Tutoring & Study Assistant Platforms (EDANAGAD)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• International exchange programs
• Global volunteer programs
• Cross-cultural internships
• International teaching programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Exchange Programs: AIESEC facilitates international internships, global volunteering, and teaching abroad programs for young people. The organization operates as a not-for-profit entity run by youth for youth, with programs offered abroad, in local communities, or virtually. Revenue supports operational costs of the global network.
2. Corporate Partnerships: AIESEC partners with global companies (Electrolux, PwC, SAP, DHL, Henkel, Solvay, SLB, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and others) who sponsor youth exchange programs, participate in talent recruitment through the platform, and support SDG-related initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIESEC is a global, youth-led non-profit platform that facilitates international internships, global volunteering, and teaching abroad experiences for young people in 100+ countries and territories. The organization runs three core exchange programs (Global Talent, Global Volunteer, Global Teacher) through a network of local university chapters and national offices, complemented by corporate partnerships with multinational firms that sponsor programs and recruit young talent. AIESEC develops leadership capabilities through cross-cultural exchange experiences for students and recent graduates aged 18-30.

Product overview

AIESEC is a global platform offering youth leadership development through practical international experiences. The core product portfolio consists of three main exchange programs: Global Teacher (teaching abroad), Global Talent (internships abroad), and Global Volunteer (volunteering abroad). These programs enable young people to develop leadership skills through cross-cultural experiences in 100+ countries and territories. Additional offerings include AIESEC Membership for local chapter involvement, the YouthSpeak Survey initiative for gathering youth insights, and the Youth for Global Goals initiative focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals. The platform facilitates over 30,000 experiences annually through partnerships with 5,000+ organizations and operates as a non-profit youth-led organization founded in 1948.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Teacher: AIESEC's program for teaching abroad, providing young people opportunities to teach in schools internationally.
• Global Talent
• Global Volunteer
• YouthSpeak
• Youth for Global Goals

Products and services

• Global Teacher Teaching abroad program allowing young people to teach in schools in foreign countries, developing leadership through educational cross-cultural exchange experiences. Targeted at university students and recent graduates seeking international teaching placements.
• Global Talent Internship abroad program enabling young people to gain professional experience through international corporate or organizational placements. Targeted at students and recent graduates seeking cross-cultural professional development.
• Global Volunteer Volunteering abroad program providing opportunities for young people to contribute to communities internationally while developing leadership skills. Targeted at young people seeking cross-cultural volunteer experiences and community impact.
• AIESEC Membership Local chapter membership program enabling young people to develop leadership through practical experiences within the world's largest youth-led organization. Members join via local AIESEC chapters at universities and communities globally.
• YouthSpeak Survey Global insight survey initiative gathering collective youth voices across 120+ countries and territories to inform stakeholders making decisions affecting young people. Targets youth aged 15-30 and organizations interested in youth perspectives.
• Youth for Global Goals Initiative empowering young people to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through leadership and cross-cultural exchange programs. Targeted at young people and organizations supporting SDG achievement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ international experiences facilitated annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GoodwallminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2020AIESEC partnered with social enterprise app Goodwall to launch BetterTogether - an inclusive online program helping young people navigate the post-pandemic job market.
• Plan InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Plan International is the Implementation Partner for YouthSpeak Survey 2019, supporting the global insight survey aiming to bring collective youth voice to decision-makers.
• Internet SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2019AIESEC partnered with the Internet Society to provide training and educational programs to further digital skills of young people.
• International Business Analytics Challenge (IBA Challenge)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2019AIESEC partnered with IBA Challenge to pair data science and creativity to build innovative solutions for the organization. During the competition, young participants created data-driven solutions to help AIESEC increase its impact.
• Schneider ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018Schneider Electric partnered with AIESEC for Go Green in the City Challenge, inviting young people to solve global issues with support from Schneider Electric.
• World MeritcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2018World Merit partnership brings opportunities to the AIESEC community including Team2030, Destination2030, and Storyteller2030 competitions. World Merit is a key partner for Destination2030 which previously attracted 150,000+ applications from 190 countries.
• UN VolunteerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2017AIESEC partnered with United Nations Volunteers Programme to publish the 'Young Person's Guide: Changing the World Edition', present on the Youth4GlobalGoals website.
• ElectroluxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrolux is a Premium Partner of AIESEC, supporting the YouthSpeak Survey and various youth development initiatives. Electrolux Food Foundation partners with AIESEC for SDG-aligned volunteer programs.
• PwCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC Global Partnership includes the Global Volunteer Fund for Sustainable Development Goals. For the third year in a row, AIESEC and PwC sponsored ten volunteers to go on Global Volunteer experiences advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development agenda.
• SAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAP partners with AIESEC as part of the premium partner network supporting youth leadership development.
• DHL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHL Group is a premium partner supporting AIESEC's international exchange programs and logistics for youth development initiatives.
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenkel is a premium corporate partner supporting AIESEC's youth leadership initiatives.
• SolvaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolvay partners with AIESEC as a premium partner for youth development programs.
• SLBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLB (formerly Schlumberger) is a premium partner of AIESEC supporting youth leadership initiatives.
• Husqvarna GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHusqvarna Group partners with AIESEC, engaging with youth delegates at International Presidents Meeting to discuss essential skills for the 21st century.
• Infosys LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfosys is a premium partner supporting AIESEC's global youth development initiatives.
• International SOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational SOS delivered capacity building sessions at AIESEC's International Presidents Meeting in Tunisia, providing expertise on youth safety and health for international exchanges.
• Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCS is a premium partner of AIESEC supporting youth development programs.
• ALFA LAVALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALFA LAVAL partners with AIESEC as part of the premium partner network.
• EATONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEATON is a premium partner of AIESEC supporting youth leadership initiatives.
• AB ElectroluxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAB Electrolux is listed as a premium partner supporting AIESEC programs.
• Hong Kong Talent EngagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHong Kong Talent Engage partners with AIESEC for talent recruitment and youth development.
• Asian Development BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian Development Bank partnered with AIESEC and Plan International UK for a study on youth contributions to Sustainable Development Goals titled 'What's the Evidence? Youth Engagement and the Sustainable Development Goals'.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWWF delivered capacity building sessions at AIESEC's International Presidents Meeting 2019 in Tunisia.
• Plan InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlan International delivered capacity building sessions at AIESEC's International Presidents Meeting 2019. Plan International UK also partnered with AIESEC and ADB for research on youth and SDGs.
• MindvalleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMindvalley delivered capacity building sessions at AIESEC's International Presidents Meeting 2019 in Tunisia.
• INGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerING partnered with AIESEC to launch its official 70-year history book capturing the story of the organization's legacy of leadership for peace.
• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIESEC actively participates in UN Women CSW67 Conference, bringing diverse youth delegations. AIESEC secured a speaking engagement at CSW67, addressing world leaders on importance of youth-focused NGOs for young women and girls.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Broad incumbents

• Peace Corps: US-government international service program placing young volunteers abroad for development and cross-cultural work. Broader incumbent in the international youth-development/exchange category overlapping with AIESEC's Global Volunteer and Global Teacher products.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Massive multi-country non-profit engaging youth in service, advocacy, and international volunteer placements. Similar non-profit scale, UN-relationship ecosystem, and youth-volunteer overseas-placement model (Global Village program).

Direct peers

• EF Education First / EF Foundation for Foreign Study: World's largest private education organization running international exchange, language learning, and study-abroad programs for youth globally. Direct competitor in the international student exchange category AIESEC serves.
• DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America): International student organization with thousands of high-school and post-secondary members focused on leadership, employability, and experience-based learning. Similar peer-to-peer learning model and corporate-sponsored competitions as AIESEC.
• HOSA-Future Health Professionals: Student-led organization with chapters in thousands of schools developing leadership and professional skills through experiential learning. Comparable structure to AIESEC's local-chapter model and youth-organised programming.
• Best Buddies International: Non-profit running volunteer-driven programs across chapters in dozens of countries to develop leadership in young people. Comparable as a chapter-based, volunteer-led youth-leadership organization with global footprint.
• Rotary International (incl. Rotaract): Service organization with Rotary/Rotaract youth membership in 200+ countries, including youth-led clubs, leadership programs, and international exchange grants. Comparable as a large youth-focused membership organization running cross-border service initiatives.
• JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement): Global non-profit delivering leadership, entrepreneurship, and work-readiness education to youth across 100+ countries. Closest direct peer: same youth-development mission, similar country footprint, similar corporate partnership model, similar volunteer-led delivery.
• One Young World: Global forum for young leaders with summits and ambassadors from 190+ countries, sponsored by corporates like Deloitte, BP, and Microsoft. Direct peer in the youth-leadership/development category with a similar corporate-sponsorship model.
• World Merit: Global platform (active AIESEC partner via Destination2030/Team2030) engaging young people through international challenges and competitions. Comparable as a youth-development network with international competitions and corporate sponsorship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aiesecglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aiesec
• Instagraminstagram.com/aiesecglobal

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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