Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios

What Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios does

Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios (CAC) is a Buenos Aires–headquartered, non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1924 that represents Argentine businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurs in trade, services and policy advocacy. It operates an umbrella of program brands: DEP (distance-learning professional training, with 860,000+ cumulative enrollments and 9,000+ training activities over 18 years), Usina de Emprendedores (entrepreneurship and e-commerce/logistics upskilling), EDUCAC (educational programs), CAC Joven (youth founders), Pymes al Mundo (SME internationalization), and Espacio Chutro (physical innovation hub), alongside trade-certification services (visaciones) under ICC Argentina.

The technical backbone is a Moodle-based LMS, an event registration system, and standard video/webinar tools; no public API, no proprietary AI/ML components, and no documented data flywheel are referenced. The chamber is affiliated with the global ICC network, partnering with foreign ICC chapters in Colombia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and Spain, as well as with Universidad CAECE, Tiendanobe, ePagos and Andreani.

CAC runs on a membership-fee model augmented by paid training courses, certification fees and event sponsorship; specific revenue and pricing figures are not publicly disclosed. The organization employs approximately 170 people and is positioned as a century-old convening institution, evidenced by its 2024 centennial and 2026 outreach to the EU, IMF and OECD in the context of Mercosur-EU and OECD-accession conversations.

Name

Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios

Legal name

Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios

Website

https://cac.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios is a 100-year-old Buenos Aires-based non-profit chamber of commerce serving Argentine SMEs and entrepreneurs with professional training, trade certification, internationalization support and convening across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Standards, Norms & Technical Regulatory Bodies (BPADAAAJ)

Keywords

• Trade chamber services
• Business association
• Trade facilitation
• Professional development
• Policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CAC operates as a chamber of commerce funded primarily through annual membership fees paid by Argentine businesses and trade associations that join the institution.
2. Professional Training Services (DEP): The Desarrollo Profesional department generates revenue through fee-based training programs, courses, and certifications offered to businesses, professionals, and affiliated chambers. Some activities are free (no arancelada) while others are paid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios (CAC) is a non-profit trade chamber of commerce founded in 1924 that provides member businesses with trade document authentication (visaciones), professional development and training (DEP), entrepreneurship support (Usina de Emprendedores), international trade services (Pymes al Mundo), youth entrepreneurship programs (CAC Joven), and economic policy advocacy. The organization represents Argentine commercial interests domestically and internationally through its affiliation with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Product overview

Cámara Argentina de Comercio y Servicios (CAC) is a chamber of commerce institution offering a multi-platform educational and business support ecosystem. The core offerings include DEP (Desarrollo Profesional), a professional development platform with e-learning courses and webinars; the Usina de Emprendedores, providing entrepreneurship training and the Espacio Chutro coworking facility; EDUCAC, a coordination unit for the institution's educational actions; and event programs such as the E-commerce y Logística training program, Incoterms webinars, and South-South trade seminars. Supplementary programs include Pymes al Mundo (internationalization support) and CAC Joven (young entrepreneurs). The institution also publishes the annual Memoria report and a commemorative centennial book. DEP operates on a Moodle-based e-learning platform and Zoom for live sessions. No public API or AI capabilities are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DEP (Desarrollo Profesional): Professional development department offering training programs, webinars, and educational services for individuals, companies, and chambers across Argentina.
• Usina de Emprendedores
• EDUCAC
• CAC Joven
• Pymes al Mundo
• Espacio Chutro

Products and services

• CAC Membership Annual membership providing Argentine businesses with networking opportunities, institutional representation, trade support, and access to chamber services. Available to businesses across industries and sizes.
• Visaciones (Document Authentication) Official authentication and certification of trade documents for Argentine businesses engaged in domestic and international commerce.
• DEP - Professional Development Program Training and professional development courses for member businesses and the broader Argentine professional community, including both free and paid courses delivered online and in-person.
• Usina de Emprendedores Entrepreneurship support program providing resources, training, and networking for Argentine entrepreneurs and startup founders.
• Pymes al Mundo Program supporting Argentine SMEs in their international expansion efforts, providing trade facilitation and access to international networks through the chamber's ICC affiliation.
• CAC Joven Program dedicated to young Argentine entrepreneurs, providing networking, training, and entrepreneurship resources for the next generation of business leaders.
• EDUCAC Educational initiative of the chamber offering learning resources and content to the Argentine business community.
• Espacio Chutro Event and meeting space operated by the chamber for member activities, events, and gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 860,000 professionals trained through DEP programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ICC Colombia, ICC República Dominicana, ICC Costa Rica, ICC Ecuador, ICC México, ICC EspañaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026A multinational collaboration with ICC chapters across Latin America and Spain for delivering the Incoterms 2020 training program 'Incoterms® 2020 en la cancha: aplicación práctica en el comercio internacional actual.' This joint initiative aims to harmonize international trade knowledge across the ICC network.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ICC Argentina is the national chapter of the International Chamber of Commerce, co-located with CAC. CAC President Marcelo Elizondo serves as President of ICC Argentina, reflecting a deep institutional integration. The partnership enables CAC to engage in global trade policy, ICC dispute resolution services, and international commercial standards (Incoterms, UCP rules).
• Universidad CAECEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Universidad CAECE (Centro de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Exactas) is a key academic partner of the Usina de Emprendedores. The partnership provides academic credibility and educational infrastructure for entrepreneurship training programs, combining university-level resources with CAC's business network.
• Cámaras de Comercio de América LatinaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAC collaborates with the network of Latin American chambers of commerce for shared programs like the Usina de Emprendedores (part of the ICC Entrepreneurship Centers network) and South-South trade initiatives, including the V Encuentro del Consejo de Asociaciones Empresariales Sudamericanas por el Comercio Lícito.
• PyMEs al MundocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPymes al Mundo is an internationalization support program that CAC promotes to help Argentine SMEs access foreign markets, providing market intelligence, networking opportunities, and trade facilitation services for SMEs looking to export.
• Centros de Emprendedores de la Cámara de Comercio Internacional (ICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Usina de Emprendedores is part of the ICC's global network of Entrepreneurship Centers, providing international standards, resources, and cross-border collaboration opportunities for entrepreneurship support programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cámara de Comercio de Lima (CCL): Peru's leading chamber of commerce offering trade certification, training, arbitration, and SME support services — similar institutional profile to CAC and a natural comparison point in the Andean Pacific trade corridor.
• Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá (CCB): Major Colombian chamber of commerce with a comparable mix of business registration services, training programs, SME internationalization support, and policy advocacy. Comparable scale and federal-style service portfolio across regions.
• Confederación Argentina de la Mediana Empresa (CAME): Argentine SME business confederation representing small and medium enterprises across the country. Directly competes with CAC for SME and provincial chamber membership, particularly in the Usina de Emprendedores and Pymes al Mundo segments.
• Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Producción de la República Argentina (CACIPRA): Another Argentine business chamber operating domestically; comparable in scale and mission, representing industry, commerce, and production — competes for the same member and audience base as CAC in Argentina.
• Cámara de Industria y Comercio Argentino-Alemana (AHK Argentina): Bilateral Argentine-German chamber of commerce providing trade promotion, training, and member services — competes with CAC for internationalization services and operates dual-chamber training programs similar to DEP.
• Cámara Nacional de Comercio, Servicios y Turismo de México (CANACO SERVYTUR): Mexico's national chamber of commerce, services, and tourism — a direct counterpart to CAC with parallel functions in trade facilitation, member services, training, and international commerce representation across Mexican states.
• Cámara de Comercio de Santiago (CCS): Chile's leading chamber of commerce, founded in 1919. Operates a similar multi-divisional model covering trade services, training (CCS Capacita), SME support, and international commerce — directly comparable to CAC in structure and Latin American membership-base context.

Regional players

• Asociación Latinoamericana de Cámaras de Comercio (ALCC): Regional association of Latin American chambers of commerce. CAC collaborates with peer chambers in South America through this network, making it a peer in regional trade facilitation and policy coordination across the continent.

Broad incumbents

• Unión Industrial Argentina (UIA): Argentina's leading industry association representing manufacturers. Overlaps with CAC in policy advocacy, training, and SME support, but is focused on industrial sector rather than commerce/services — making it a broad-incumbent peer within Argentina.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Global parent organization of ICC Argentina (which CAC houses). ICC sets worldwide commercial standards (Incoterms, UCP) and operates dispute resolution; relevant as the global standards and policy umbrella under which CAC operates internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InfoUsinaa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DifusionCAC
• Facebookfacebook.com/InfoUsinaa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cacteinforma
• Instagraminstagram.com/cacjoven

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Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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