What Gedeth Network does

Gedeth Network, S.L.U. is a privately held internationalization consultancy headquartered in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2013. The firm operates as a cross-border business development platform, providing services for companies seeking to expand internationally (internationalization plans, B2B matchmaking and trade missions, commercial outsourcing, trade fair support, and the Gedeth Invest capital-and-advisory arm) alongside parallel services for public-sector institutions (FDI attraction, the Gedeth Research Center market intelligence unit, and institutional promotion services). Its core "technology" is a structured international business development methodology delivered through a network of 100+ consultants and 12 owned offices spanning Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Miami, Houston, Boston, Buenos Aires, Panama City, Caracas, Bogota, Singapore, and Sydney, with partner coverage extending to 75+ countries across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC.

The firm monetizes exclusively through customized, quote-based professional services engagements — typically project-based mandates for SMEs and large enterprises plus recurring contracts with government trade agencies and embassies. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-client, supplemented by referrals from government trade bodies such as Austrade, ICEX, and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce network, and by ecosystem affiliations including IBG Global and ANZSBA (where CEO Juan Millán serves as Chairman). Gedeth claims 1,000+ international projects delivered, 2,000+ companies served at trade fairs, and a certified NPS of 4.5/9 since 2021, with a January 2026 Global Business Resilience Report co-produced with DHL Express covering 50,000+ companies across 90 countries serving as its primary thought-leadership platform.

Name

Gedeth Network

Legal name

GEDETH NETWORK, S.L.U.

Website

https://gedeth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gedeth Network is a Madrid-founded internationalization consultancy (est. 2013) that helps SMEs, large enterprises, and public-sector institutions expand internationally through B2B matchmaking, trade missions, FDI attraction, trade fair support, and investment services, delivered via 12 owned offices and a 75+ country partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internationalization Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAH), Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL)

Keywords

• Internationalization consulting
• Business development services
• B2B matchmaking
• Trade mission organization
• Foreign direct investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Professional Services: Gedeth generates revenue through fees for its internationalization consulting services, including internationalization plans, commercial outsourcing, B2B matchmaking, trade mission organization, and trade fair services. Services are delivered directly to companies and public sector institutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gedeth Network delivers fee-based internationalization consulting that helps companies and public institutions enter new markets. Its core services include designing internationalization strategies, organizing B2B matchmaking agendas and trade missions, providing on-demand commercial/export outsourcing, supporting trade fair participation and logistics, and attracting foreign direct investment for public-sector clients. The firm also operates Gedeth Invest, an investment arm combining capital with international business development execution for co-investment projects.

Product overview

Gedeth Network is an international business consulting firm (internacionalización consultancy) that operates as a platform of integrated services for companies and public institutions seeking international growth. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected consulting services organized into two main categories: Services for Companies (Internationalization Plan, B2B Matchmaking/Trade Missions, Commercial Outsourcing, Trade Fairs & Events, and Gedeth Invest) and Services for Public Sector (Gedeth Research Center, Foreign Direct Investment, and Promotion Services). These services are designed to work together, enabling clients to access global markets through market research, strategic partner identification, operational support, and investment facilitation. Gedeth Invest specifically functions as the investment arm, combining capital with strategic advisory and execution support for high-potential projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internationalization Plan Customized internationalization strategy design that helps companies access new markets in a structured manner, aligning objectives, resources, and growth opportunities. Target customers are companies seeking to enter foreign markets.
• B2B Matchmaking (Agendas & Trade Missions) Structured one-to-one B2B meetings with carefully selected potential clients, distributors, and strategic partners, used to drive commercial outcomes for companies and public institutions.
• Commercial Outsourcing On-demand export department service that manages the full international business development process from market identification to negotiation, converting fixed international expansion costs into variable costs for clients.
• Trade Fairs & Events International trade fair services supporting strategic planning, key contacts, on-site execution, networking, and logistics so companies can stand out at trade fairs and maximize meetings and opportunities.
• Gedeth Invest Global investment strategy combining capital, strategy, and execution support from business development experts and an advisory board, structured around co-investment projects to accelerate growth and mitigate risk.
• Gedeth Research Center Market studies and sector analysis services for public institutions to define priorities, support informed decisions, and ensure efficient use of resources (including large-scale surveys such as the 50,000+ company study across 90 countries).
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Investment attraction services for public institutions that identify target companies, manage direct contact, and accompany each project from initial approach through to definitive implementation in the territory.
• Promotion Services International promotion services for public institutions including B2B agendas, trade missions, and fairs, delivered with professional follow-up and measurable results as an operational partner in target markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS score of 4.5 out of 10, certified by Control Alt Sup

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DHL ExpressminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026DHL Express supported Gedeth Network's global business resilience report (2026), which surveyed over 50,000 companies across 90 countries on the impact of the Iran conflict on international business optimism.
• ZurcomminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Gedeth and Zurcom created a joint venture in November 2022 to become the only global provider for Central America and the Caribbean, combining their respective capabilities and market access in the region.
• GapplyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGedeth Invest structured a strategic partnership with Gapply, an AI-based solution for complex regulatory environments developed by David Arias, based on co-investment and value creation, combining capital, active international business development support, and aligned interest model. Gedeth activated its global network to accelerate Gapply's expansion into new markets.
• ANZSBA (Australia New Zealand Spain Business Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGedeth is a member and active participant in ANZSBA, the business association connecting Spain with Australia and New Zealand. Juan Millan serves as Chairman of ANZSBA. The partnership drives trade and investment between Spain and the ANZ markets.
• IBG GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGedeth is a member of IBG Global, an international business development network. Juan Millan is a senior partner of IBG Global. This membership provides access to a global network of business development professionals across multiple regions.
• AustrademinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrade (Australian Trade and Investment Commission) recommended Gedeth to Elite Pool Covers for identifying Spanish distributors, representing a referral-based channel partnership for market access services.
• BiovegenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGedeth and Biovegen partnered in March 2022 to promote abroad the technology transfer of Spanish plant biotechnology companies, supporting internationalization of Spanish biotech innovations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EY-Parthenon: Global strategy consulting arm of EY serving corporate cross-border expansion, FDI strategy and transaction advisory. Competes for the same enterprise and government trade-promotion mandates that Gedeth targets, though at a much larger scale and price point.
• International Trade Centre (ITC): Joint UN/WTO agency supporting SME internationalization in developing economies through market intelligence, trade promotion, and B2B matchmaking. Direct overlap with Gedeth Research Center and public-sector trade-mission services, though funded by intergovernmental budgets.
• KPMG Advisory: Big 4 advisory practice covering market entry strategy, international expansion, FDI advisory and trade promotion support to government clients. Comparable on internationalization consulting but with broader portfolio of services and global delivery capability.
• TMF Group: Global provider of corporate secretarial, accounting, HR and compliance services helping companies expand internationally; offers market entry and FDI operational support. Competes for outsourced international expansion work, especially among mid-market firms.
• Santander Trade: Trade intelligence and internationalization portal operated within Banco Santander's ecosystem, offering country market reports, trade data, and practical guides for companies expanding abroad. Overlaps with Gedeth Research Center's market intelligence offerings and corporate internationalization plans.
• Baker McKenzie: Global law firm with a market entry and FDI advisory practice guiding multinationals and public institutions on cross-border expansion. Comparable on corporate internationalization mandates, particularly for regulated and large-ticket cross-border projects.

Regional players

• InvestChile: Chilean foreign investment promotion agency with services structurally aligned to Gedeth's FDI and trade promotion offerings. Overlaps on Latin American FDI attraction and investor-relations work, but limited to the Chilean market.
• PROCOLOMBIA: Colombian trade promotion agency running B2B agendas, trade missions, FDI attraction and market intelligence for exporters and investors. Direct comparable on public-sector trade promotion services and Latin American market-entry work, though geographically focused on Colombia.

Direct peers

• COFIDES: Spanish state-owned development finance company that finances internationalization of Spanish firms and invests in emerging markets. Competes directly with Gedeth Invest's co-investment model and shares the public-sector-backed cross-border investment thesis.
• ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones: Spain's national trade and investment agency, providing market intelligence, B2B matchmaking, FDI attraction, and trade promotion services to Spanish companies abroad. Direct competitor for the same public-sector clients Gedeth serves and a frequent counterpart on private-sector internationalization engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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