AEALCEE

What AEALCEE does

AEALCEE (Asociación Española de Alumnos de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales) is a Madrid-based, non-profit student association that represents more than 250,000 economics and business students across 35+ Spanish universities. Founded to act as a bridge between the academic world and the professional services industry, the association federates local university delegations under a national umbrella and runs annual national congresses — the 50th edition having been staged in recent years with subsequent editions scheduled across multiple Spanish cities in 2025 and 2026.

Its core product surface includes the recurring national congress program, a Kaatch-powered job portal connecting students with sponsoring employers, a member newsletter, and a recently launched AEALCEE GPT AI chatbot that fields student inquiries. AEALCEE employs approximately 50 staff to operate this platform and event program.

The business model is sponsorship-funded rather than member-funded: all services are delivered free of charge to students, while revenue is generated through corporate sponsorship packages sold primarily to Big 4 accounting firms (KPMG, EY, Mazars, RSM), financial institutions, and educational bodies such as IEB and CGE. Additional partnerships with career platforms (Nova Talent) and adjacent verticals (AthensAI in cybersecurity) point to deliberate diversification of the sponsor base. As a non-profit, the association reinvests sponsorship income into the congress program, member services, and operational costs.

Name

AEALCEE

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE ALUMNOS DE CIENCIAS ECONÓMICAS Y EMPRESARIALES

Website

https://aealcee.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AEALCEE is a Spanish non-profit student association representing 250,000+ economics and business students across 35+ universities, delivering free congresses, a job portal, and career services funded by corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and services: AEALCEE operates as a non-profit association serving as a bridge between universities and students in the field of economics and business. According to its terms and conditions, the association provides its services free of charge, though it may establish prices for certain services or products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AEALCEE is a non-profit student association that coordinates and represents economics and business university students across 35+ Spanish universities, serving more than 250,000 students. It delivers advocacy, professional development, networking, and employment support through annual national congresses, a monthly newsletter, university delegations, working groups, a job portal (Kaatch), and an AI-powered member chatbot (AEALCEE GPT).

Product overview

AEALCEE (Asociación Española de Alumnos de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales) is a national student association representing students in economics and business sciences across Spanish universities. The organization operates primarily as a membership-based association rather than a software product company. Its offerings include a newsletter publication service, annual national congress events for student representatives, a job portal (via Kaatch), and an AI chatbot assistant (AEALCEE GPT). The organization does not operate a platform-plus-modules software architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AEALCEE GPT AI-powered chatbot assistant on the AEALCEE website that answers user questions about the association. Available to anyone visiting the website as a self-service support tool.
• Kaatch Job Portal for AEALCEE Integrated job portal accessible via app.kaatch.co that gives AEALCEE members access to employment opportunities in the economics and business sector. Targeted at student members of the association.
• Congresos Nacionales de Representantes de Estudiantes Annual national congresses of student representatives held across Spanish universities (LII-LVII editions documented). These are the association's flagship in-person events for member engagement, working group meetings, elections, and professional development. Open to student representatives from the 35+ member universities.
• AEALCEE Newsletter Monthly newsletter publication distributed via email subscription covering economic news, association updates, and event announcements. Free subscription service for student members and interested parties.
• University Delegations Network Network of student representatives (delegados) at 35+ Spanish universities coordinating local advocacy and feeding into the national association structure via zone coordinators. Service targeted at individual student members across member universities.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eurocaja RuralcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Eurocaja Rural is the main sponsor of the LVII Congreso Nacional de Representantes de Estudiantes (February-March 2026, Toledo), demonstrating a strong commitment to the association's annual flagship event.
• Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026IEB collaborated as a sponsor of the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026) and provided expert speakers for the congress program covering topics such as digital channels and AI in professional settings.
• CEF (Centro de Estudios Financieros)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026CEF collaborated as a sponsor of the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026), providing educational and professional development support.
• AthensAIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026AthensAI collaborated as a sponsor of the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026), providing expertise on cybersecurity topics.
• Colegio de Economistas de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026The Colegio de Economistas de Madrid (Section Toledo) supported the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026) as a collaborating entity.
• Ayuntamiento de ToledominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026The City Council of Toledo collaborated as an institutional supporter of the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026), providing event venues including the City Hall plenary hall.
• Universidad de Castilla-La ManchacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026The Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha in Toledo hosted the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026) at its Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, with support from its student delegation and APEU.
• Real Fundación de ToledominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026The Real Fundación de Toledo collaborated as an institutional supporter of the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026).
• Diputación de ToledominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026The Provincial Council of Toledo collaborated as an institutional supporter of the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026).
• Cortes de Castilla-La ManchaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026The Cortes (regional parliament) of Castilla-La Mancha collaborated as an institutional supporter of the LVII Congreso Nacional (February-March 2026).
• MazarsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Mazars collaborated as a sponsor of the LVI Congreso Nacional de Representantes de Estudiantes (October 2025) at the Universidad de Salamanca.
• ISIC (International Student Identity Card)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025ISIC collaborated as a sponsor of the LVI Congreso Nacional (October 2025) at the Universidad de Salamanca.
• AEDH (Asociación Española de Derechos Humanos)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025AEDH collaborated as a sponsor of the LVI Congreso Nacional (October 2025) at the Universidad de Salamanca.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025KPMG collaborated as a sponsor of the LV Congreso Nacional de Representantes de Estudiantes (April 2025), contributing to the professional development and networking opportunities at the annual AEALCEE congress.
• Ernst & Young (EY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025EY collaborated as a sponsor of the LV Congreso Nacional de Representantes de Estudiantes (April 2025), supporting the association's annual congress with expertise and resources.
• RSMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025RSM Spain collaborated as a sponsor of the LV Congreso Nacional de Estudiantes (April 2025).
• Moore SocialminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025Moore Social (Moore Spain) collaborated as a sponsor of the LV Congreso Nacional (April 2025).
• ICJCE (Instituto de Censores Jurados de Cuentas de España)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025ICJCE collaborated as a sponsor of the LV Congreso Nacional (April 2025), supporting the representation of economics and business students.
• Consejo General de Economistas (CGE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2025CGE collaborated as a sponsor of the LV Congreso Nacional (April 2025). The Consejo General de Economistas also facilitated the participation of Soledad Núñez, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Spain, in the opening ceremony of the LV Congress.
• Fundación RepsolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Fundación Repsol launched a University Challenge competition in collaboration with AEALCEE, allowing undergraduate and master's students to participate.
• Nova TalentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Nova Talent entered into a collaboration agreement with AEALCEE to provide career and employment benefits to association members, including access to job opportunities and professional development resources.
• Instituto Español de Analistas (IEA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2024AEALCEE and the Instituto Español de Analistas united their efforts to promote training in Economics and Business studies, holding joint meetings and events.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2024EY organized the EY Journey 2024 event in collaboration with AEALCEE, introducing students to the world of auditing and its professional impact.
• Argent SpainminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2024Argent Spain presented the Value Challenge competition in partnership with AEALCEE, engaging economics and business students in financial analysis competitions.
• Sondersland FestminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2023AEALCEE acted as a collaborator in the Sondersland Festival, a youth-focused festival with economic and professional relevance.
• CEU San PablocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad CEU San Pablo is listed as a member university of AEALCEE, with active participation in congresses and events.
• Universidad de ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Valencia is listed as a member university of AEALCEE with active participation in national congresses.
• Universidad de ExtremaduracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Extremadura is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de NavarracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Navarra is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad Pablo de OlavidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Seville) is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad Miguel HernándezcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Miguel Hernández is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de AlcalácoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Alcalá is listed as a member university of AEALCEE, with its Vice President affiliated to this institution.
• Universidad de CádizcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Cádiz is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran CanariacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de LeóncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de León is listed as a member university of AEALCEE, with its Northern Zone Coordinator affiliated to this institution.
• Universidad de SevillacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Sevilla is listed as a member university of AEALCEE, with its Treasurer and Southern Zone Coordinator affiliated to this institution.
• Universidad de ValladolidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Valladolid is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad Pompeu FabracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Pompeu Fabra is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de LleidacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Lleida is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de OviedocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Oviedo is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de JaéncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Jaén is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Católica de Murcia is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad Carlos III de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad Autónoma de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad Rey Juan CarloscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Rey Juan Carlos is listed as a member university of AEALCEE and hosted the LV Congreso Nacional (April 2025) at its Vicálvaro campus.
• Universidad de GranadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Granada is listed as a member university of AEALCEE, with its President affiliated to this institution.
• Universitat Politècnica de ValènciacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universitat Politècnica de València is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universitat Oberta de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad Autónoma de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de SalamancacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Salamanca is listed as a member university of AEALCEE and hosted the LVI Congreso Nacional (October 2025), one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe.
• Universidad de AlicantecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Alicante is listed as a member university of AEALCEE and hosted the LII Congreso Nacional (November 2023).
• Universidad Miguel de CervantesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad Miguel de Cervantes (Chile) is listed as a member university of AEALCEE.
• Universidad de Castilla-La ManchacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2023The Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha is listed as a member university of AEALCEE, with its Secretary General and Central Zone Coordinator affiliated to this institution. It hosted the LIV Congreso Nacional in Cuenca (November 2024) and the LVII in Toledo (February-March 2026).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Students' Union (ESU): Umbrella body for 45 national student unions across Europe. Comparable to AEALCEE as a higher-tier student representation body, though at the European rather than Spanish level; useful comparison for governance and advocacy models.
• Círculo de Empresarios: Spanish business leaders' association focused on economic-policy advocacy. Comparable as a Spanish membership-based organization engaging economics professionals, though it targets executives rather than students.
• Consejo General de Economistas de España (CGE): Spain's national council of economists. Already an AEALCEE sponsor, CGE serves as the professional body for Spanish economists. Comparable in addressing the economics professional pipeline, though it represents credentialed professionals rather than students.

Emerging players

• European Youth Parliament Spain (EYP Spain): Spanish section of the European Youth Parliament, a peer-to-peer educational program for European students. Comparable to AEALCEE in operating nationally across Spanish universities with congress-style events and institutional partnerships.
• Junior Achievement Spain (JA Spain): Spanish affiliate of Junior Achievement, providing business and entrepreneurship education programs in Spanish schools and universities. Comparable to AEALCEE in targeting economics/business students with corporate-sponsored programs.

Direct peers

• CREUP - Conferencia de Representantes de Estudiantes Universitarios de España: National umbrella representing student councils from Spanish public universities. Directly comparable to AEALCEE as a national student-representation association operating at the cross-university level, though CREUP is broader (all disciplines) whereas AEALCEE is discipline-specific (economics/business).
• CEAJE - Confederación Española de Asociaciones de Jóvenes Empresarios: Spanish confederation of young entrepreneurs' associations. Already an AEALCEE partner, CEAJE is comparable as a youth-focused professional/business membership organization in Spain, connecting young talent with the Spanish business ecosystem.
• AIESEC Spain: Global youth-led organization present in Spanish universities. Comparable to AEALCEE as a student-run membership organization delivering leadership development, networking, and corporate partnerships to Spanish university students.
• ESN Spain (Erasmus Student Network): European student network with a Spanish section supporting exchange students at universities across Spain. Comparable to AEALCEE as a multi-university student association operating nationally with local chapters and corporate sponsorship.

Others

• Fundación Rafael del Pino: Spanish foundation supporting economics and business education through scholarships and programs. Comparable to AEALCEE in nurturing Spanish economics talent, though as a foundation rather than student-led association.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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