EDEM

What EDEM does

EDEM (Escuela de Empresarios) is a private, non-profit business school founded in 2002 and based in Valencia, Spain, operating as the education pillar of the Marina de Empresas ecosystem alongside the Lanzadera startup accelerator and the Angels investment firm. The institution delivers a full educational ladder spanning pre-university programs (Business Challenge, Summer Experience, Future Talents, Pascuas Business&Tech Challenge), undergraduate degrees (Grado IGE combining engineering and business management; Grado ADE in business administration), specialized master's programs (Marketing Digital, Fintech & BI, MBA Junior, Logística, RRHH, UX/UI/IA, Desarrollo Web/IA/DevOps, IA/Big Data & Cloud), executive education (EMBA, Executive MBA Modular, Advanced Management Program, Liderazgo Digital, Programas Ejecutivos), top-management programs (15×15 CEO peer program, Empresa Familiar, M&A, Consejeros, Agroalimentario), short-format ABC and 'El Arte de' courses, online courses, and customized Incompany corporate training. Underlying technology consists of standard learning management systems (edem.myopenlms.net, campus.edem.es) supporting hybrid and online delivery.

EDEM's business model is tuition-driven across at least five streams: degree tuition, master's tuition, executive education fees, Incompany corporate training, and scholarship-funded enrollment (over €1.5M allocated annually). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; billing cadences are annual for individual programs and multi-year contracts for Incompany engagements. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer enrollment via campus visits and Mini Open Days, digital marketing across LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, BOGA newsletter campaigns, and event-based engagement with prospective students and enterprise clients. The institution claims 2,100+ students placed and 2,200+ companies recruiting through its talent platform, anchored by a network of 40+ corporate patrons including Mercadona, Banco Sabadell, Caixabank, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, IBM, Capgemini, Vodafone, and Coca-Cola.

The competitive positioning rests on the Marina de Empresas ecosystem integration, a practitioner-faculty model ('empresarios formando a empresarios'), and strong regional employer relationships. Distribution is concentrated in Valencia with selective regional extension (e.g., Programa Agroalimentario Castilla y León) and online channel expansion. No revenue, headcount beyond a 11–50 band, or financial performance figures are disclosed, limiting external validation of scale and growth.

Name

EDEM

Legal name

EDEM Escuela de Empresarios

Website

https://edem.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EDEM is a private business school in Valencia, Spain, offering degrees, master's, executive, and corporate training programs within the Marina de Empresas ecosystem, serving students, professionals, and enterprises primarily across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Education and Management Training

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

Keywords

• Business education
• Executive education
• Corporate training
• Master's degree programs
• Management school

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Degree Programs: Revenue generated from undergraduate degree programs (Grado IGE, Grado ADE) charged to students
2. Tuition Fees - Master's Programs: Revenue from specialized master's programs including Marketing Digital, Fintech & BI, MBA Junior, Logistics, UX/UI Design, Web Development, HR, and IA/Big Data/Cloud
3. Executive Education Fees: EMBA, Executive MBA Modular, and executive programs for entrepreneurs and managers including specialized courses like M&A, Sustainability, and Family Business
4. Incompany Corporate Training: Customized training programs delivered to enterprise clients for workforce development and skill enhancement
5. Scholarship Funding: Over €1.5M in scholarships allocated to students this academic year, providing financial support while generating student enrollment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EDEM (Escuela de Empresarios) is a private business school in Valencia, Spain, offering undergraduate degrees, master's programs, executive MBAs, executive education courses, and customized corporate (incompany) training. It operates within the Marina de Empresas ecosystem alongside Lanzadera (startup accelerator) and Angels (investment firm), delivering practical business education taught by active entrepreneurs and executives.

Product overview

EDEM (Escuela de negocios y management en Valencia) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs as part of the Marina de Empresas ecosystem. The offering spans pre-university programs (Business Challenge, Summer Experience, Future Talents, Pascuas Business&Tech Challenge), university degrees (Grado IGE, Grado ADE), master's programs (MBA Junior, EMBA, Executive MBA Modular, Fintech & BI, Marketing y Venta Digital, RRHH, Logística, Diseño UX/UI/IA, Desarrollo Web/IA/DevOps, IA/Big Data & Cloud), executive education (Advanced Management Program, Liderazgo Digital, Programas Ejecutivos for RRHH/Ventas/Marketing/Sostenibilidad), top management programs (15×15, Empresa Familiar, Agroalimentario, M&A, Consejeros), foundational ABC courses (Finanzas, Marketing, Ventas, Estrategia, Operaciones, Personas), advanced 'El Arte de' series (Vender, Negociar, Liderar, Comunicar), online courses (IA applied to business, AI agents/automation, Project Management, Leadership, Product Management), and corporate Incompany training. Supporting services include an Alumni network platform, employment/talent platform, and scholarship program. The institution positions itself as 'empresarios formando a empresarios' (businesspeople training businesspeople) with a focus on practical application and the Marina de Empresas ecosystem integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grado IGE (Grado en Ingeniería de Gestión Empresarial) Undergraduate university degree combining business management with engineering principles, providing practical real-world experience from the first year within the Marina de Empresas ecosystem.
• Grado ADE (Grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas) Undergraduate university degree in Business Administration and Management focused on practical application and business skills development.
• MBA Junior Executive MBA program designed for junior professionals seeking to advance their careers with comprehensive business education.
• EMBA (Executive MBA) Executive MBA program for experienced professionals, taught by business leaders using practical case-based methodologies.
• Executive MBA Modular Flexible modular-format executive MBA allowing professionals to customize their learning path.
• Máster en IA, Big Data & Cloud Master's program in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Cloud computing covering machine learning, data analytics, and cloud architecture.
• Máster Fintech & BI Master's program in Financial Technology and Business Intelligence focusing on digital finance, blockchain, and data-driven decision making.
• Máster Marketing y Venta Digital Master's program in Digital Marketing and Sales covering online marketing strategies, digital sales, and e-commerce.
• Máster RRHH (Recursos Humanos) Master's program in Human Resources management covering talent acquisition, development, and organizational leadership.
• Máster Logística Master's program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management covering operations, procurement, and distribution.
• Máster Diseño UX/UI, Estrategia Digital, IA Master's program in UX/UI Design, Digital Strategy, and Artificial Intelligence covering user experience, interface design, and AI applications.
• Máster Desarrollo Web, IA y DevOps Master's program in Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, and DevOps covering full-stack development and AI integration.
• Advanced Management Program Executive program for senior managers seeking to enhance strategic leadership and management capabilities.
• Programa de Liderazgo Digital Executive program focused on digital transformation leadership and technology-driven management strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,100+ students successfully placed in companies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LanzaderacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanzadera is a startup accelerator and high-performance center that is part of the Marina de Empresas ecosystem alongside EDEM. This partnership creates a comprehensive startup-to-education pathway.
• AirnostrumminorOthersRegional airline company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM, supporting the school's ecosystem.
• AnecoopminorOthersAgricultural cooperative listed as a corporate member/patron supporting EDEM.
• AtitlanminorOthersInvestment company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• BaleàriaminorOthersMaritime transportation company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• Banco SabadellminorOthersMajor Spanish banking institution listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• Boluda Corporación MarítimaminorOthersMaritime corporation listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• CaixabankminorOthersMajor Spanish banking institution listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• BCC Grupo CajamarminorOthersBanking cooperative group listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• CapgeminiminorOthersGlobal consulting and technology services firm listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• Coca-ColaminorOthersGlobal beverage company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• DeloitteminorOthersGlobal professional services firm listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• Embutidos MartinezminorOthersSpanish food company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• GarriguesminorOthersSpanish law firm listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• Helados EstiuminorOthersSpanish ice cream company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• IDOMminorOthersInternational engineering and consulting firm listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• ImportacominorOthersSpanish food and beverage company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• MercadonaminorOthersMajor Spanish supermarket chain listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• Pamesa CerámicaminorOthersSpanish ceramics company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• PwCminorOthersGlobal professional services firm listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• SchreiberminorOthersFood products company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• TorrecidminorOthersSpanish ceramics and frits company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• VodafoneminorOthersGlobal telecommunications company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• Chocolates ValorminorOthersSpanish chocolate company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• GrefusaminorOthersSpanish snack company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• GFTminorOthersIT services company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• KPMGminorOthersGlobal professional services firm listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• NunsysminorOthersTechnology services company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• ITENEminorOthersTechnology and R&D center listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• SGSminorOthersTesting, inspection, and certification company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• SingularuminorOthersCompany listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• ZumexminorOthersJuice extraction systems company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• ChicklesminorOthersConfectionery company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• DelibooksminorOthersDigital books platform listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• EmucaminorOthersHardware components company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• GrupotecminorOthersTechnology group listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• ISAVALminorOthersPaints and coatings company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• NorautominorOthersAutomotive services company listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.
• RNBminorOthersCompany listed as a corporate member/patron of EDEM.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IESE Business School: Top-ranked global business school with Barcelona and Madrid campuses; competes with EDEM in executive education, EMBA, and corporate incompany training, particularly for Spanish-based multinational clients.
• IE Business School: Madrid-based globally-ranked business school offering undergraduate, master's, MBA, and executive education with strong international brand; competes with EDEM in Spanish master's, MBA, and executive segments at the premium end.
• ESADE Business School: Barcelona-based top-ranked business school offering MBAs, master's, and executive education; overlaps with EDEM in Spanish executive education and corporate training markets with a stronger international brand.

Direct peers

• EADA Business School: Barcelona-based private business school offering undergraduate, master's, MBA, and executive education programs with a practical, practitioner-led approach similar to EDEM's 'empresarios formando a empresarios' methodology.
• OBS Business School: Online-focused Spanish business school offering MBAs and master's programs, directly competing with EDEM's online master's and executive education offerings in the Spanish-speaking market.
• EU Business School: International business school with Barcelona and Munich campuses offering bachelor's, master's, and MBA programs in English; competes with EDEM for international and English-speaking master's students in the Spanish market.
• ESIC Business & Marketing School: Spanish business school with strong marketing, digital, and management program offerings; competes with EDEM in master's and executive education segments across Spain with similar practitioner-led positioning.
• CEU Business School: Spanish private business school within CEU network offering undergraduate, master's, and executive programs; comparable to EDEM in mid-market positioning across Spain with similar practitioner-faculty orientation.

Regional players

• Deusto Business School: Bilbao-based Spanish business school with strong regional corporate network; comparable to EDEM in regional Spanish business school positioning with master's, MBA, and executive programs.

Emerging players

• La Salle Campus Barcelona (Universitat Ramon Llull): Barcelona-based university offering business, engineering, and digital programs with a strong innovation and startup focus; partially overlaps with EDEM's Grado IGE (engineering + business) and digital master's offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EDEMempresarios
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EDEMEmpresariosEs
• Facebookfacebook.com/EDEMescueladeempresarios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/edem-escuela-de-empresarios/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/edemempresarios

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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