What Acopi Nacional does

ACOPI Nacional is a Colombian nonprofit business association (gremio) founded in 1950 that represents micro, small, and medium enterprises (MiPymes) across Colombia. It operates through a federated structure of 14 regional seccionales (departmental chapters) and 35 associated entities, with a national headquarters located at Carrera 15 No. 36-70 in Bogotá D.C. The organization claims representation of approximately 98% of the Colombian business fabric and has organized 68 national congresses dedicated to MiPymes over its 75-year history.

The association's service portfolio includes the SENATIC digital-skills training program (delivered via Coursera in partnership with the Ministry TIC and the International Labour Organization), the Observatorio de la MiPyme research initiative, the Conexión MiPymes industrial trade event scheduled for 2026 at Corferias in Bogotá, the Boletín Acopi te Informa and Boletín Jurídico newsletters, and the ABC-Decretos legal-education resource. Distribution is multi-channel, combining the Odoo-powered website, X (6,143 followers), LinkedIn, YouTube, email bulletins, and in-person congresses.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues from associated companies and member entities, supplemented by event-related and government-co-funded program income. GTM is sales-led through the regional seccionales network, with advocacy positioning and national congresses as the principal acquisition and retention mechanisms. ACOPI maintains formal partnerships with the Colombian Presidency, Ministry of Labor, Ministry TIC, SENA, OIT, and Coursera.

Name

Acopi Nacional

Legal name

ACOPI Nacional

Website

https://acopi.org.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACOPI Nacional is a Colombian nonprofit business association founded in 1950 that represents micro, small, and medium enterprises (MiPymes) through 14 regional chapters, providing advocacy, digital-skills training, trade events, and policy research services to its membership base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Business association services
• SME advocacy
• Trade representation
• Digital skills training
• Policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: As a business association (gremio), ACOPI Nacional's primary revenue model is membership fees collected from associated companies and the 35 member entities. Members pay dues to be part of the national association and gain access to representation, resources, and networking.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Acopi Nacional is a Colombian national business association (gremio) that represents micro, small, and medium enterprises (MiPymes). Founded in 1950, it provides business representation, policy advocacy, digital skills training through SENATIC, research via the Observatorio de la MiPyme, networking events, and member communications such as newsletters and legal bulletins across a network of 14 regional seccionales.

Product overview

Acopi Nacional operates as a national business association for Colombian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MiPymes), representing approximately 98% of Colombian business activity. The organization provides a portfolio of services including digital skills training through SENATIC, research and monitoring via the MiPyme Observatory, business events such as Conexión MiPymes, information dissemination through newsletters (Boletín Acopi te Informa and Boletín Jurídico), legal education resources (ABC-Decretos), and internationalization support programs. The association also engages in labor representation and policy advocacy before the Colombian government and international bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SENATIC: Free digital skills training program in partnership with Ministry of TIC and ILO, offering over 12,000 courses through Coursera for Colombians aged 14 and above.
• Observatorio de la MiPyme
• Conexión MiPymes

Products and services

• SENATIC
• Observatorio de la MiPyme
• Conexión MiPymes
• Planes de Internacionalización

Quantifiable outcome

• Represents 98% of Colombian business fabric
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 14 Seccionales (Regional Chapters)coreOthersACOPI operates through a network of 14 regional seccionales (departmental chapters) across Colombia that provide localized representation and services to MiPymes in each department.
• Ministry TIC (Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for SENATIC initiative, a free digital skills training program. The Ministry TIC collaborates with ACOPI and OIT to strengthen digital competencies of Colombians.
• OIT (Organización Internacional del Trabajo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Labour Organization partner in the SENATIC initiative for digital skills training. ACOPI participated in UN-OIT forums in Geneva representing Colombian business interests.
• CourseracoreTechnology or IntegrationCoursera platform is used to deliver over 12,000 free courses available through the SENATIC program, providing digital skills training to Colombians.
• Presidencia de la República de ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for the 'Pacto por el trabajo decente' (Decent Work Pact) initiative, uniting the Ministry of Labor, Presidency, and ACOPI.
• SENAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with SENA (National Learning Service) for professional training programs. ACOPI hosted SENA Director Jorge Londoño at the 67th National MiPyme Congress.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Largest business federation in the United States representing companies of all sizes with policy and member services. Comparable as a model for ACOPI's full-stack approach combining advocacy, training, events, and research.
• International Organisation of Employers (IOE): Global umbrella for employer and business associations engaging with the ILO and UN. Comparable to ACOPI because of its role representing business interests at multilateral bodies—the same function ACOPI performs at UN-OIT in Geneva.

Direct peers

• Fenalco (Federación Nacional de Comerciantes): Colombian gremio focused on commercial businesses, including small retailers. Comparable to ACOPI as a competing national business association that advocates for its member base on tax, labor, and regulatory matters.
• CPME (Confédération des PME): French confederation representing small and medium enterprises with policy, training, and internationalization services. Directly comparable to ACOPI as a SME-focused business confederation that bundles advocacy with member services.
• ANDI (Asociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia): Colombia's largest business association representing a broader base of formal enterprises. Directly comparable to ACOPI because both operate as national gremios engaging in policy advocacy, training, and member services in Colombia.
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): U.S. association advocating specifically for small and independent businesses with member-driven policy influence. Comparable to ACOPI for its focus on micro and small enterprise representation and policy advocacy.
• Confecámaras: Confederation of Colombian Chambers of Commerce supporting SMEs through chambers nationwide. Comparable in mission to ACOPI as a national SME-support intermediary that provides representation and business services.
• SMEunited: European association of crafts and SMEs representing small businesses at EU level. Closely comparable to ACOPI's gremial representation of MiPymes, including policy advocacy, training initiatives, and cross-border SME internationalization.

Regional players

• Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá: Regional chamber of commerce serving Bogotá and surrounding areas with SME registration, training, and advocacy. Comparable to ACOPI as a SME-support body but operating at a single-region scale rather than national.

Emerging players

• Confederación Nacional de la Micro, Pequeña y Mediana Empresa (Conapyme): Latin American SME confederation representing micro, small and medium enterprises across the region. Comparable to ACOPI in its explicit focus on MiPyme-level advocacy and training with public-policy engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Acopi_Nacional
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@acopi_nacional
• Facebookfacebook.com/acopi.ong
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acopi-nacional

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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