What Iman does

IMAN Group (legal entity: MÉTODOS CARTESIANOS S.A.) is a privately held Spanish conglomerate of HR, facility, and outsourcing service companies founded in 1994 in Terrassa and now headquartered in Madrid. Through wholly owned subsidiaries — IMAN Temporing (licensed temporary employment agency, ETT authorization no. 79/0036/95), IMAN Seguridad (private security, Ministry of the Interior authorization no. 2.227), IMAN Cleaning, IMAN Outsourcing, IMAN Corporation, IMAN Global Consulting, IMAN Formación y Outplacement, Diswork (a Centro Especial de Empleo with 88% disabled workforce), and IMANCorp Foundation — the group delivers integrated workforce and facility solutions to more than 4,000 enterprise and mid-market clients across logistics, siderometalúrgico, tech, food & beverage, healthcare/pharma, automotive, construction, and graphic arts in Spain and Portugal.

The group's core technology includes the G-SOC (Global Security Operations Center), a real-time monitoring platform integrating smart cameras, video analytics, drones, and online planning/auditing across security, cleaning, auxiliary, and maintenance operations. Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Notion AI) are being applied to HR workflows (intelligent candidate screening, document drafting and summarization, internal communication), supported by NLP chatbots, predictive retention analytics, anomaly detection, and a recently launched 'IA Generativa aplicada a RRHH' training program. IMAN also operates an in-house engineering department to deploy proprietary applications for service analysis and predictive situation management.

IMAN's revenue model is sales-led direct enterprise contracting, with quote-based pricing tailored to client scope. Revenue streams span professional services (temporary staffing, permanent placement, training, cleaning, security) and managed services (industrial-plant outsourcing, quality control, fleet management, task force). The group monetizes Diswork through both commercial outsourcing contracts and LGD alternative-measures compliance fees paid by Spanish companies with 50+ employees. Distribution relies on a 100+ office network across the Iberian Peninsula, an enterprise client portal (portalcliente.imancorp.es), and an employment portal (empleo.imancorp.es) for candidate acquisition. The company employs 5,001-10,000 people and reports annual revenue exceeding €500 million.

Name

Iman

Legal name

MÉTODOS CARTESIANOS S.A.

Website

https://imancorp.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

IMAN Group is a privately held Spanish conglomerate (founded 1994) delivering integrated HR, facility, and outsourcing services — temporary staffing, security, cleaning, training, and industrial process outsourcing — to 4,000+ enterprises across Spain and Portugal via 100+ offices and 5,001-10,000 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources & Facility Management Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Generalist Staffing Agencies (BPACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL)

Keywords

• Human resources outsourcing
• Temporary staffing services
• Facility management services
• Private security services
• Industrial process outsourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Human Resources Services: Temporary employment (ETT), permanent placement/selection, employment agency services, training, and in-house staffing solutions for enterprises.
2. Facility Services: Cleaning services, auxiliary services, security, technology, cultural and hospitality services, and comprehensive maintenance services for commercial and industrial facilities.
3. Outsourcing: Complete outsourcing of processes including industrial plants and operations, quality control, housekeeping, fleet management, and task force solutions.
4. Special Employment Center (Diswork): Social enterprise providing employment for people with disabilities through service outsourcing and alternative measures for LGD compliance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IMAN Group provides integrated Human Resources solutions (temporary staffing through its licensed ETT, permanent placement, training, in-house staffing, and consulting) and Facility Services (cleaning, auxiliary services, private security, technology-enabled operations, hospitality, and integrated maintenance), complemented by Outsourcing of industrial processes, quality control, housekeeping, fleet management, and task force teams, plus Diswork — a Centro Especial de Empleo providing inclusive employment for people with disabilities. The group operates primarily in Spain and Portugal through 100+ offices and serves 4,000+ client companies across logistics, industrial, technology, food and beverage, pharma, construction, and automotive sectors.

Product overview

IMAN Group is a Spanish HR and Facility Services company structured as a group of subsidiary brands under the parent Métodos Cartesianos SA. Its portfolio is organized into two main pillars: (1) HR Solutions — comprising IMAN Temporing (temporary staffing/ETT), IMAN Corporation (corporate staffing), IMAN Selección (permanent recruitment), IMAN Formación y Outplacement (training and career transition), and IMAN Global Consulting (equality/diversity consulting); and (2) Facility & Outsourcing Services — including IMAN Seguridad (private security with G-SOC technology center), IMAN Cleaning (professional cleaning), Facility Services (cleaning, auxiliary, security, technology, hospitality, maintenance), and Outsourcing for industrial plants, quality control, and fleet management. Social initiatives include Diswork (Centro Especial de Empleo for disability inclusion) and IMANCorp Foundation. AI-enabled offerings include a Generative AI applied to HR training program and technology-augmented hybrid security via the G-SOC global operations center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMAN Temporing: Temporary employment agency (ETT) providing workforce solutions
• IMAN Seguridad
• IMAN Cleaning
• IMAN Outsourcing
• IMAN Global Consulting
• Diswork
• IMANCorp Foundation
• IMAN isattraction

Products and services

• IMAN Temporing — Temporary Staffing (ETT) Licensed Empresa de Trabajo Temporal (ETT) that selects, contracts, and places temporary workers with client companies for production peaks, campaigns, substitutions, and critical reinforcements. The worker is employed by IMAN Temporing but supervised by the client.
• IMAN Seguridad — Private Security Services Private security services including physical guarding, alarm monitoring (CRA), security operations center (SOC) management, and technology-augmented hybrid security via the G-SOC operations center. Holds administrative authorization no. 2.227 from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior.
• IMAN Cleaning — Professional Cleaning Professional cleaning for businesses including maintenance cleaning, industrial cleaning, technical cleaning (laboratories, clean rooms, healthcare), glass and façade cleaning, carpet and upholstery care, disinfection, environmental hygiene, and one-time post-construction services.
• IMAN Corporation — Corporate HR Services Corporate staffing and professional services division providing HR solutions across sectors including temporary staffing, permanent placement, and workforce management.
• Facility Services Integrated facility services covering cleaning, auxiliary services, security, technology, cultural and hospitality services, and integral maintenance to optimize operational environments for enterprises.
• Outsourcing (Industrial Plants & Processes) Complete outsourcing of processes or activities including industrial plants and manufacturing processes, quality control, housekeeping, vehicle fleet management, and task force teams, using IMAN's personnel, methodology, and equipment.
• Diswork — Centro Especial de Empleo Special Employment Center of social initiative under IMAN Group dedicated to the employment of people with disabilities. Provides auxiliary services, cleaning, manufacturing/handling outsourcing, and consulting. 88% of its workforce are people with disabilities, and it offers alternative measures compliance for client companies under LGD/LISMI legislation.
• IMAN Formación y Outplacement Professional training and career transition / outplacement support for employees and companies undergoing organizational changes, including the IA Generativa aplicada a RRHH program.
• IMAN Technology Services Technology services within the Facility Services umbrella, comprising a specialized engineering department deploying applications and work methods that enable real-time service analysis, improvement detection, and predictive situation management, all connected to the G-SOC operations center.
• IA Generativa aplicada a RRHH Training Program Professional training course for HR professionals on integrating generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Notion AI) into talent acquisition, training and onboarding, internal communication, and document management workflows. Includes prompt engineering, conversational agents, and responsible AI modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% annual client retention rate in security services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Club Cámara Antares (Cámara de Comercio de Sevilla)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024IMAN joined the Club Cámara business club belonging to the Cámara de Comercio de Sevilla to generate business consensus and develop professional training excellence. Access to services from various companies belonging to the Chamber of Commerce.
• United Nations Global Compact (Pacto Mundial)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2024IMAN Group has committed to the UN Global Compact and its ten principles, aligning its strategy with commitments to social, labor, environmental, and human rights concerns. The company supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Ministry of Equality (Ministerio de Igualdad del Gobierno de España)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2024IMAN Seguridad and IMAN Corporation joined the Ministry of Equality's agreement to promote gender equality in the workplace, committing to collaborate on awareness campaigns, social awareness actions, and reporting on gender-based violence initiatives.
• UN Global Compact (Pacto Mundial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiswork and IMAN Group hold the UN Global Compact certification, demonstrating commitment to sustainability principles and responsible business practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Eulen: Spanish family-owned multi-service provider offering cleaning, security, auxiliary services, staffing, and facility management. Operates across Spain and Portugal with comparable vertical coverage to IMAN's facility and HR solutions.
• Atalian: France-headquartered international facility services group offering cleaning, security, maintenance, and energy management across Iberia. Directly comparable to IMAN's multi-line facility services bundle for commercial and industrial customers.
• Gi Group: Italian-headquartered global staffing and workforce solutions provider with strong Iberian presence (Gi Group Spain). Offers temporary staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, and HR consulting — a near-direct competitive match to IMAN's full service portfolio.
• Clece: Spanish facility services company (subsidiary of ACS Group) providing cleaning, maintenance, security, social services, and staffing. Direct competitor to IMAN in Spanish facility services, particularly for public-sector and enterprise contracts.
• Prosegur: Spanish-headquartered global private security company. Direct competitor to IMAN Seguridad in Spain, particularly for high-profile accounts such as museums, banks, and corporate facilities.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco Group: Global staffing and HR services leader headquartered in Switzerland with significant presence in Spain. Operates a multi-brand portfolio (Adecco, LHH, Akkodis) directly overlapping with IMAN's temporary staffing, permanent placement, and outsourcing services across the same enterprise customers.
• ISS A/S: Danish-headquartered global facility services integrator offering cleaning, security, workplace, and facility management. Comparable to IMAN's Facility Services and IMAN Cleaning lines in Spain, with deeper multinational account capabilities.
• Randstad: Dutch-headquartered global staffing major operating in Iberia through Randstad España. Directly competes with IMAN Temporing and IMAN Corporation across temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR solutions for enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Securitas: Swedish-headquartered global security services leader with substantial operations in Spain (Securitas Seguridad España). Directly competes with IMAN Seguridad across guarding, monitoring, and technology-augmented security services.
• ManpowerGroup: Global workforce-solutions company with Manpower España operating temporary staffing, permanent placement, and talent reskilling services. Closely comparable to IMAN's staffing business model and target enterprise segments in Spain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/iman.empleo?igsh=Nmx6YzZ2aWt3cXd6
• Xx.com/empresasiman

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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