Ateneu Santfeliuenc

What Ateneu Santfeliuenc does

Ateneu Santfeliuenc is a Spanish non-profit cultural association ("entitat sense ànim de lucre") founded in 1881 and headquartered at Carrer de l'Ateneu 23–25 in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Catalonia. It operates as a multi-disciplinary community cultural center offering workshops (Tallers), venue and room rental (Lloguer de Sales), live event streaming, a cultural events agenda, signature summer programming (ContraBaix d'Estiu, Concerts al Terrat, Escola d'Estiu Intercultural), an on-site bar, a photography-section podcast (Punt de Fuga), a digital magazine (Revista), and the AECIP community association initiative. It serves four primary user groups: annual members (socis i sòcies), families with children attending the intercultural summer school, photography section members, and live music attendees.

The organization runs on a small operational footprint of approximately five employees and does not disclose a proprietary technology platform beyond standard website infrastructure, an email newsletter system (Altaveu Digital via Mailchimp), social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, WhatsApp Channel), a recently launched live streaming service, and an online ticketing system. There is no disclosed AI/ML component, app, API, or integration stack. Distribution is entirely direct and domestic: tickets are sold online through the organization's own website, memberships are enrolled directly, and venue rentals are negotiated by inquiry.

Revenue is generated through three core streams — recurring membership fees (subscription-style), one-time event ticket sales, and one-time venue rental fees — supplemented by bar revenues, promotional partnerships with local commerce, and institutional grants from the Ajuntament de Sant Feliu de Llobregat (formal conveni partner), Generalitat de Catalunya, Diputació de Barcelona, and ICEC. The organization is also a member of the Federació d'Ateneus de Catalunya (FAC) and the Cens d'Entitats de la Llengua Catalana. Pricing for memberships, tickets, and rentals is not publicly disclosed, and no audited revenue, ARR, or budget figures are available in the input data.

Name

Ateneu Santfeliuenc

Legal name

Ateneu Santfeliuenc

Website

https://ateneusantfeliuenc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ateneu Santfeliuenc is a 140+ year-old non-profit cultural association in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain, offering workshops, concerts, venue rental, streaming, a summer school, and member services to local residents, families, photography enthusiasts, and live music attendees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Community Center

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural & Community Festivals (Ticketed) (THAJAFAI), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Cultural association
• Community cultural center
• Workshops and events
• Venue rental services
• Membership-based programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Feliu de Llobregat

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual or periodic membership fees (carnet) providing access to member-only promotions, discounts at partner businesses, and cultural benefits. Members receive a physical/digital membership card.
2. Event Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for concerts, workshops, and cultural events including ContraBaix d'Estiu series and other performances.
3. Venue Rental: LLOGUER DE SALES - rental of event spaces and rooms for private functions, meetings, and activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ateneu Santfeliuenc operates a community cultural center in Sant Feliu de Llobregat offering cultural workshops, room and venue rental, live event streaming, summer programming (Escola d'Estiu Intercultural), recurring concert series (ContraBaix d'Estiu, Concerts al Terrat), and member-based access to discounts at partner local businesses. Revenue is generated through membership fees, event tickets, space rentals, and institutional support from local and regional governments.

Product overview

Ateneu Santfeliuenc is a non-profit cultural organization founded in 1881, serving as a comprehensive cultural center in Sant Feliu de Llobregat. The organization operates as a multi-service cultural hub offering a diverse portfolio of interconnected programs: educational workshops (Tallers), venue rental services (Lloguer de Sales), live event streaming, and a dynamic events calendar (Agenda). Cultural programming includes signature festivals like ContraBaix d'Estiu and Concerts al Terrat, alongside an intercultural summer school (Escola d'Estiu Intercultural). The Ateneu also produces content through its photography podcast (Punt de Fuga), publishes a digital magazine (Revista), and maintains photo galleries documenting activities. Additional services include a bar facility, newsletter distribution (Altaveu Digital), and the AECIP community association initiative. Revenue is generated through membership fees, ticket sales, space rentals, and promotional partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tallers (Workshops) Cultural and educational workshop programs covering various disciplines including photography and other arts, offered to members and the public as a seasonal program.
• Lloguer de Sales (Room Rental) Rental of event spaces and rooms within the Ateneu facility for external events, meetings, private functions, and activities.
• Streaming Service (Nou Servei d'Streaming) Live streaming service for events and performances, enabling remote access to cultural programming at the Ateneu.
• ContraBaix d'Estiu Annual summer music festival featuring live concerts in the Ateneu's courtyard, currently in its sixth edition with four Monday night concerts in July.
• Concerts al Terrat Free rooftop concert series featuring local and regional music projects, held during summer months on the Ateneu terrace.
• Escola d'Estiu Intercultural Intercultural summer school offering activities focused on coexistence, personal well-being, and cultural exchange for children and families, running July 1-17 at Ateneu facilities.
• Punt de Fuga (Podcast) Photography podcast produced by the Ateneu's photography section, featuring episodes recorded live at the venue including special live recording events.
• El Bar de l'Ateneu On-site bar and café service for attendees of events and activities at the Ateneu.
• AECIP (Association of Independent Cultural Entities) Association of entities focused on community engagement, with private area for member organizations, operated as a sub-brand of the Ateneu.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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 core and minor.

• Ajuntament de Sant Feliu de LlobregatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government as conveni (agreement) partner. Primary institutional supporter providing foundational operational support for the cultural center.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government support through Cultura/Gencat, providing institutional backing and potential funding for cultural activities.
• Diputació de Barcelona (DiBa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government cultural support, providing funding and resources for cultural programming and operations.
• Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals (ICEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatalan institute for cultural enterprises, providing support and recognition for cultural initiatives and programming.
• Federació d'Ateneus de Catalunya (FAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of Catalan Ateneus - membership organization providing network support, shared resources, and representation for cultural centers across Catalonia.
• Cens d'Entitats de la Llengua CatalanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistry of Catalan language entities - formal recognition and membership supporting language and cultural promotion activities.
• Local Commerce PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious local businesses in Sant Feliu de Llobregat offering discounts and promotions to Ateneu members, creating mutual benefit and local commerce ecosystem.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centre Cultural Terrassa: Municipal cultural center in Terrassa offering workshops, exhibitions, concerts, and community programming. Comparable in being a mid-sized Catalan cultural hub with multi-disciplinary programming and venue rental.
• Ateneu de Manresa: Catalan ateneu in Manresa with a member-driven cultural programming model. Directly comparable in organizational form, regional context, and programming mix to Ateneu Santfeliuenc.
• Ateneu de Sabadell: Catalan ateneu in Sabadell with a member-based structure offering cultural activities, workshops, and events. Highly comparable to Ateneu Santfeliuenc in scale, governance, and programming mix.
• Ateneu Barcelonès: Historic Catalan ateneu based in Barcelona, founded in 1860. Operates with a very similar member-based cultural association model offering workshops, talks, and cultural programming, making it the closest like-for-like peer.
• Centre Cívic Pati Llimona: Community cultural center in Barcelona providing workshops, exhibitions, concerts, and member services. Closely mirrors Ateneu Santfeliuenc's community-driven, multi-section cultural programming model.

Broad incumbents

• La Casa Encendida: Larger Madrid-based cultural and civic center run by a foundation. Offers workshops, concerts, exhibitions, and community programming, overlapping in mission and product categories though at significantly greater scale.
• Círculo de Bellas Artes: Historic Madrid cultural institution offering exhibitions, concerts, film, and workshops to members. Comparable in its member-supported, multi-disciplinary cultural programming model, though operating at a much larger scale.
• Federació d'Ateneus de Catalunya: Federation of Catalan ateneus of which Ateneu Santfeliuenc is a member. Represents and coordinates the broader ateneu network across Catalonia, making it the umbrella peer for similar member-based cultural associations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ateneusf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYoal0PrksXB7drIjzeB5Qw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ateneusantfeliuenc
• Instagraminstagram.com/ateneusantfeliuenc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ateneu-santfeliuenc

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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