AJE Madrid

What AJE Madrid does

AJE Madrid (Asociación de Jóvenes Empresarios de Madrid) is a private, independent, multi-sectoral, non-profit association founded in 1984 to support and promote young entrepreneurs and SMEs in the Community of Madrid. The organization operates as a member-based association rather than a commercial enterprise, governed by a board (Patronato) under current president Sandra Cerrada Sanchez. It maintains a single headquarters at C/ Matilde Díez, 11 in Madrid, which houses the GarAJE space — a 300+ square meter multi-purpose venue used for coworking, events, courses, and conferences and also available for external rental.

The association's service offering comprises several core programs: (1) GarAJE, a physical coworking and event venue; (2) a portfolio of networking event formats including Encuentros Comerciales, Speed Networking, Breakfast Time, AfterWorks, and Maratón Networking; (3) the annual Premios Joven Empresario de Madrid awards, now in its XXI edition; (4) a Startup Acceleration Program launched in October 2024 in partnership with INCIBE and Club del Emprendimiento, funded by NextGeneration-EU and providing 45+ hours of mentorship; (5) free or subsidized professional training courses including 100% subsidized ecological transition programs; and (6) one-to-one business advisory services. Technology is not a core component — the association explicitly has no app, API, or proprietary software products.

AJE Madrid generates revenue from two streams: recurring membership fees from approximately 400 associated members, and event services/venue rental from the GarAJE space (available to non-members). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; many services are offered free or subsidized to members. The association has cultivated a partnership network including CEAJE (national federation), CEIM (regional business confederation), Cámara de Comercio de Madrid, BBVA, Avalmadrid, INCIBE, and Club del Emprendimiento, alongside event sponsors such as Vodafone, Sabadell, and Coca-Cola. No external investment, venture capital, or private equity backing is indicated, consistent with its non-profit association structure.

Name

AJE Madrid

Legal name

AJE Madrid – Asociación de Jóvenes Empresarios de Madrid

Website

https://ajemadrid.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AJE Madrid is a private, non-profit association founded in 1984 that supports young entrepreneurs, SMEs, and self-employed professionals in the Community of Madrid through membership services, networking events, training, an annual awards program, and a startup acceleration initiative in partnership with INCIBE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneur Association Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Founder/Entrepreneur & Family Business Executive Coaching (EDABANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Entrepreneur association services
• Business networking events
• Startup acceleration programs
• Coworking event space
• Young entrepreneur support

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Revenue generated from membership subscriptions from entrepreneurs and young business owners who join the association.
2. Event services and venue rental: The GarAJE space is made available for events, courses, and meetings, including for non-members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AJE Madrid is a private, independent, multi-sectoral non-profit association that supports young entrepreneurs and SMEs in the Community of Madrid through membership services. Its core offerings are (1) the GarAJE physical coworking and event space, (2) recurring networking events such as Encuentros Comerciales, Speed Networking, Breakfast Time and AfterWorks, (3) the annual Premios Joven Empresari@ awards program, (4) a free startup acceleration program co-developed with INCIBE and Club del Emprendimiento, (5) 100% subsidized professional training courses, and (6) one-to-one business advisory and partner-negotiated services.

Product overview

AJE Madrid operates as a multi-sectoral, non-profit private association of young entrepreneurs that provides a comprehensive ecosystem of services rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include the GarAJE physical space (event venue, coworking, and offices), diverse networking events (Encuentros Comerciales, Speed Networking, Breakfast Time, AfterWorks), the annual Premios Joven Empresario awards program, a free startup acceleration program developed with INCIBE and Club del Emprendimiento, professional training courses (including 100% subsidized ecological transition courses), and business advisory services. The association acts as a membership organization connecting entrepreneurs through events, education, and resources rather than selling software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• El Club del EmprendimientocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Joint development of a free startup acceleration program with over 45 hours of personalized mentorship, covering business development, networking with investors, and culminating in a Demo Day. The program is part of INCIBE's Emprende plan and funded by NextGeneration-EU.
• INCIBE (Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Co-developer of the startup acceleration program, providing funding through the INCIBE-Emprende plan and NextGeneration-EU. INCIBE approves startup applications for the program.
• Cámara de Comercio de MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2019Partnership to incentivize innovative entrepreneurship in Madrid, collaborating on events and business development activities.
• CEAJE (Confederación Española de Jóvenes Empresarios)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational confederation that AJE Madrid is part of, organizing national awards and initiatives for young entrepreneurs across Spain.
• CEIM (Confederación Empresarial de Madrid)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business confederation collaborating with AJE Madrid on events and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• VodafoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of AJE Madrid events including Commercial Encounters and business visits.
• SabadellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of AJE Madrid events and Commercial Encounters.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for networking activities and Commercial Encounters.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• ENISA: Spanish state-owned SME financing entity. Functionally adjacent as a financing partner for the same entrepreneur segment AJE Madrid serves; not a direct competitor but a key participant in the Madrid startup ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Cámara de Comercio de Madrid: Madrid Chamber of Commerce — a formal partner of AJE Madrid but also a broader-incumbent peer offering events, training, and business advisory services to Madrid-based entrepreneurs and SMEs.
• ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones: Spanish national trade and investment promotion agency. Provides training, networking, and internationalization support to Spanish SMEs and entrepreneurs — overlapping with AJE Madrid's training and advisory functions at a national scale.
• CEIM (Confederación Empresarial de Madrid - CEOE): Madrid's main regional business confederation. Serves as a broader-incumbent peer, overlapping with AJE Madrid on business representation, events, and policy advocacy for Madrid-based companies.
• CEAJE (Confederación Española de Jóvenes Empresarios): National confederation of which AJE Madrid is a regional member. Operates the same young-entrepreneur association model at a national level, including the Premio Nacional Joven Empresario, making it a direct structural and programmatic peer.

Regional players

• AJE Barcelona: Sibling regional AJE association serving young entrepreneurs in Catalonia. Operates the same association model and award program in a different Spanish region, making it a regional peer rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Impact Hub Madrid: Coworking and entrepreneur community space in Madrid that competes directly with GarAJE for member entrepreneurs, events, and programming — sharing the same community-led GTM and target persona of impact-oriented founders.
• Lanzadera (by Juan Roig / Marina de Empresas): Leading Spanish startup accelerator offering structured acceleration, mentorship, and seed funding. Competes for the same Madrid-based startup cohort that AJE Madrid's acceleration program targets.
• Wayra (Telefónica Open Innovation): Corporate-backed startup accelerator operating in Spain and across Telefónica markets. Comparable in that it delivers cohort-based acceleration, mentorship, and Demo Days — directly overlapping with AJE Madrid's INCIBE-funded acceleration program.

Emerging players

• Founder Institute Spain: Global pre-seed accelerator running a Madrid chapter with cohort-based startup programs. Overlaps with AJE Madrid's acceleration and founder-coaching offering at the earlier stage of the funnel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ajemadrid
• Facebookfacebook.com/AJEmad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aje-madrid
• Instagraminstagram.com/ajemadrid

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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