AFAEMME

What AFAEMME does

AFAEMME (full legal name: Association of Organisations of Mediterranean Businesswomen) is a Spanish non-profit federation headquartered in Barcelona, founded in 2002. It is composed of 63 businesswomen member organizations representing 24 Mediterranean countries and operates as a coordinator of Euro-Mediterranean business initiatives, gender equality projects, and policy research, while serving as a cross-border networking platform and lobby for women's economic inclusion in the region.

Its core offering consists of five programmatic pillars: (1) the B2B Virtual Meeting Point, a free web-based platform enabling registered businesswomen across European and South Mediterranean countries to publish business offers and demands; (2) gender and business consulting services covering advice, training, conferences, and research on workplace equality; (3) university-certified training programs delivered in partnership with the University of Barcelona's IL3 institute, including the Formación Agente de Igualdad (10th edition, 18 weeks) and the Experto en Acoso Laboral y Violencias Sexuales LGTBI (3rd edition, 20 weeks), both eligible for Fundae-funded bonification; (4) the annual MEDAWOMEN Forum (XVIII edition scheduled for November 18-19, 2026 in Piraeus, Greece); and (5) EU-funded acceleration and project programs such as Women TechEU (€75k non-dilutive grants to 160 women-led deep-tech startups over 2026-2028), Young Women as Job Creators (Albania, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, Spain, Tunisia), and She Decides You Succeed (women in decision-making across Spain, Italy, Latvia, UK, Romania).

The organization's revenue model is concentrated in professional services: project-based consulting fees, institutional training tuition, EU and multilateral grant disbursements (e.g., European Commission, Women TechEU), and member dues from its 63 federation members. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Channel strategy blends direct sales for mid-market consulting/training with a self-serve virtual platform for the long tail of individual women entrepreneurs. Strategic distribution rests on partnerships with ANIMA Investment Network, ASCAME, the Anna Lindh Foundation, the European Commission, and University of Barcelona; institutional credibility is anchored by UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status and ACC1Ó (Catalan Government) accreditation as an internationalization consultancy.

Name

AFAEMME

Legal name

Association of Organisations of Mediterranean Businesswomen

Website

https://afaemme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AFAEMME is a Barcelona-based non-profit federation, founded in 2002, uniting 63 businesswomen associations across 24 Mediterranean countries. It operates a B2B networking platform, certified training programs, and EU-funded projects to advance women's entrepreneurship and gender equality across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gender Equality Consulting and Women Entrepreneurship Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Gender equality consulting
• Women entrepreneurship networking
• Professional training programs
• Mediterranean business federation
• Female leadership advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gender & Business Consulting Services: Provides consulting, training, conferences, events, and research services on gender equality and diversity in the workplace to organizations and governments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFAEMME is a non-profit federation of 63 businesswomen associations from 24 Mediterranean countries that coordinates Euro-Mediterranean business, gender equality projects, and research, and serves as a networking platform for women entrepreneurs. It delivers gender equality consulting, training programs (including university-certified Equality Agent and workplace harassment prevention courses), acceleration programs such as Women TechEU, and the annual MEDAWOMEN Forum, plus operates a free Virtual B2B Meeting Point for cross-border business connections.

Product overview

AFAEMME is a federation of Mediterranean businesswomen associations operating as a networking and advocacy organization rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings include the B2B Virtual Meeting Point platform for cross-border business networking, professional gender equality consulting services, and university-certified training programs (in partnership with University of Barcelona). The organization administers acceleration programs like Women TechEU with grant funding, organizes the annual MEDAWOMEN Forum, and maintains an extensive publications library on gender and entrepreneurship topics. Programs like Young Women as Job Creators and She Decides You Succeed provide structured support for women's economic participation across the Mediterranean region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B2B Virtual Meeting Point Free virtual networking platform enabling businesswomen and women entrepreneurs from Mediterranean European and South Mediterranean countries to connect, publish business offers and demands, and communicate with other registered users. Part of the ANIMA Investment Network EUROMED AT CHANGE project.
• Gender & Business Consulting (Consultoría de Género y Empresa) Professional consulting services on gender equality in business, including advice, conferences and events, training programs, and research studies for organizations seeking to implement gender policies.
• Formación Agente de Igualdad (AFAEMME & UB) University-certified training program (Universidad de Barcelona / IL3) qualifying participants as Equality Agents. Online, self-paced format spanning 18 weeks. Bonifiable up to 50% through Fundae. Currently in its 10th edition.
• Experto en Acoso Laboral y Violencias Sexuales LGTBI Specialized postgrad-level training on workplace harassment prevention, detection, investigation, and intervention with focus on gender-based violence, sexual orientation, and gender identity discrimination. Online, 20-week self-paced format. Third edition.
• Women TechEU Program EU-funded acceleration program supporting women-led deep tech startups. Provides €75k non-dilutive grants plus mentorship, training, expert guidance, matchmaking, and networking. Between 2026-2028, the consortium will select 160 beneficiaries across 4 cohort cut-off dates.
• MEDAWOMEN Forum Annual Mediterranean Women Entrepreneurs Forum bringing together over 200 participants to make business contacts, share success stories, and discuss women's role in Mediterranean economic development. AFAEMME organizes this flagship event across Mediterranean countries.
• Young Women as Job Creators Multi-country project supporting young women entrepreneurs through training seminars, business planning advice, individual mentoring, and entrepreneurship days. Active in Albania, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, Spain, and Tunisia.
• She Decides, You Succeed European Network project promoting women in decision-making positions in politics and economy. Includes women leaders meetings in Spain, Italy, Latvia, United Kingdom, and Romania.
• Publications Extensive library of publications on gender equality, entrepreneurship, women's leadership, and labor market issues. Includes reports on MEDAWOMEN forums, SDG guides for SMEs, women's finance in MENA region, and country-specific studies.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACC1Ó (Agency of the Catalan Government for Business Competitiveness)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 December 2015ACC1Ó accredited AFAEMME as a consulting organisation for internationalization processes, enabling companies based in Catalonia to access AFAEMME's support and advice for international expansion.
• ANIMA Investment NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013AFAEMME partnered with ANIMA in the EUROMED AT CHANGE project, which was selected by the European Commission to manage SME and cluster internationalization between Europe and 4 Mediterranean countries (Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia). The project included business development actions and Euro-Med task forces.
• ASCAME (Association of Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCAME collaborates with AFAEMME on the Mediterranean Women Entrepreneurs Forum (MEDAWOMEN) and other Euro Mediterranean initiatives.
• Chamber of Commerce of Piraeus (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost and co-organizer of the XVIII MEDAWOMEN Forum in November 2026 at the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce in Greece.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport from European Commission for gender equality projects and initiatives. Women TechEU scheme is EU-funded project supporting women-led deep tech startups.
• Anna Lindh FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFAEMME is a member of the Anna Lindh Foundation network promoting Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and intercultural dialogue.
• European Network of Women in Decision-making in Politics and EconomycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFAEMME participates in the European Network of Women in Decision-making, collaborating on reports and initiatives to increase women's presence in senior positions.
• Universidad de Barcelona (UB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint certification program for Equality Agent training (Curso Superior Universitario) offered through UB's IL3 institute, with bonification up to 50% through Fundae.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• European Women's Lobby: Pan-European umbrella federation of women's organizations advocating for gender equality in EU policy. Comparable to AFAEMME's federation structure and advocacy for women's decision-making positions, but operating EU-wide rather than Mediterranean-focused.
• Women for Africa Foundation: Spanish-based foundation promoting African women's development and African-European cooperation. Comparable geographic and demographic overlap with AFAEMME's South-Mediterranean focus, particularly North Africa.

Direct peers

• Vital Voices Global Partnership: International non-profit investing in women leaders and entrepreneurs across emerging markets through training, mentoring, and networking programs. Comparable to AFAEMME's focus on women's economic empowerment and entrepreneurship support, though operating at a broader geographic scale.
• Catalyst: Global non-profit focused on gender equality in workplaces through research, consulting, and advisory services. Directly comparable to AFAEMME's Gender & Business Consulting services and equality agent training, though at much larger scale and focused primarily on Fortune 500 corporations.
• WEConnect International: Global network connecting women-owned businesses to corporate buyers, operating a member-based federation model across multiple countries. Directly comparable to AFAEMME's role as a federation supporting women entrepreneurs through networking and cross-border business facilitation.
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Foundation dedicated to women's economic empowerment in developing and emerging markets, providing training, mentoring, and digital tools. Comparable to AFAEMME's women-entrepreneurship focus, with similar programmatic structure (training cohorts, mentorship) but operating across Africa and Asia.
• PWN Global (Professional Women's Network): Federation of professional women's networks across multiple countries offering cross-border business networking, mentoring, and leadership development. Directly comparable federation model and cross-border business focus to AFAEMME.

Broad incumbents

• International Trade Centre SheTrades: UN-mandated agency initiative connecting women entrepreneurs to international markets through a global networking platform. Comparable to AFAEMME's B2B Virtual Meeting Point and cross-border business focus, but operating at significantly larger scale under UN auspices.

Emerging players

• EMpower: Foundation supporting marginalized young people, particularly girls and women, in emerging markets through grants and capacity-building. Comparable to AFAEMME's 'Young Women as Job Creators' project structure, with similar focus on emerging-market women's entrepreneurship.

Others

• Anna Lindh Foundation: Euro-Mediterranean intergovernmental foundation promoting intercultural dialogue and civil society cooperation. AFAEMME is a member of this network; it serves as an adjacent ecosystem participant in the same Euro-Mediterranean space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/afaemmeoficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AFAEMME
• Facebookfacebook.com/afaemme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/afaemme

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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