COGAM

What COGAM does

COGAM (Colectivo LGTBI+ de Madrid) is a non-profit LGBTQ+ advocacy association founded in 1986 and headquartered at C/ de La Puebla, 9 in Madrid's Malasaña neighborhood, Spain. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of free services to LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, including general information services, legal advice (Asesoría Jurídica), medical consultation (Asesoría Médica), psychological counseling (Asesoría Psicológica), sexological counseling (Asesoría Sexológica), labor orientation, and educational programs. Health services include rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing (with 600+ tests performed annually), PrEP and PEP access, chemsex support, and broader sexual health and STI prevention programming.

Beyond individual services, COGAM operates 12+ specialized community groups addressing specific identity segments — including Bisexuales, Grupo Trans, Jóvenes, Jóvenes Trans, Mayores, Migrantes, Mujeres Sáficas, Familias Transformando, Cultura, Senderismo, and English Conversation — alongside its social support program (Tangible) for vulnerable LGBTQ+ individuals and an anti-discrimination reporting initiative (STOP-LGTBfobia). The organization also runs the annual La Oculta cultural festival (cinema, literature, art, theater) and the Premios Triángulo awards program (36th edition in 2026, first held in 1990).

COGAM is funded through three primary revenue streams: annual membership fees from individuals (asociarse), individual donations, and corporate partnerships via the Empresas Inclusivas LGTBI+ workplace diversity training and certification program. The organization holds 'utilidad pública' (public utility) status and maintains formal advocacy presence in Spain's Congress of Deputies. It is governed by a Board of Directors (Junta Directiva) led by President Ronny de la Cruz, with Vice President Beth Giraldo and recent board additions including Ava Fernández and Nacho Cortés in the 2025/2026 renewal cycle. COGAM operates exclusively within the Madrid region and does not offer any technology products, APIs, or applications — its services are delivered through in-person, volunteer-supported human infrastructure.

Name

COGAM

Legal name

COGAM (Colectivo LGTBI+ de Madrid)

Website

https://cogam.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COGAM (Colectivo LGTBI+ de Madrid) is a non-profit LGBTQ+ association founded in 1986 in Madrid, Spain, providing free counseling, health, legal, and community services to LGBTQ+ individuals and families, funded by memberships, donations, and corporate diversity training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit LGBTQ+ Community Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAE

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ advocacy services
• Community counseling services
• HIV testing and prevention
• Corporate diversity training
• Non-profit association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Individuals become members of COGAM through an annual membership (asociarse), contributing to the organization's operational funding.
2. Donations: Individual donations from supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and allies who want to support COGAM's mission and services.
3. Corporate partnerships and training: The Empresas Inclusivas LGTBI+ program offers diversity training, seminars, and certification services to businesses, providing a revenue stream through corporate partnerships focused on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

COGAM is a non-profit LGTBI+ advocacy association providing free community services to LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Madrid, including information support, legal/medical/psychological/sexological counseling, employment orientation, educational programs, and health services (rapid HIV/Hepatitis C testing, PrEP/PEP access). It also operates 12+ identity-based community groups, runs the La Oculta cultural festival and Premios Triángulo awards, and offers paid corporate diversity training and certification through its Empresas Inclusivas LGTBI+ program.

Product overview

COGAM (Colectivo LGTBI+ de Madrid) is a non-profit LGBTQ+ advocacy organization founded in 1986 offering a comprehensive suite of community services. The organization provides core information and support services (Servicio de Información LGTBI+), professional advisory services (legal, medical, psychological, and sexological counseling), employment orientation, and educational programs. Health services include rapid HIV/Hepatitis C testing, PrEP/PEP access, and health prevention programs. The organization runs community groups for various identity groups (bisexual, trans, youth, seniors, migrants, etc.), a cultural festival (La Oculta), an annual awards program (Premios Triángulo), and a corporate inclusion program (Empresas Inclusivas LGTBI+) with quality certification. COGAM operates as a unified service organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premios Triángulo: Annual awards ceremony recognizing individuals and organizations for their contributions to LGTBI+ rights and visibility.
• La Oculta
• STOP-LGTBfobia
• Centro Asociativo Pedro Zerolo

Products and services

• Servicio de Información LGTBI+ General information and support service providing guidance and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
• Asesoría Jurídica Legal advice service offering guidance on rights, discrimination cases, and legal procedures affecting LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Asesoría Médica Medical consultation service providing health-related guidance specific to LGBTQ+ community needs.
• Asesoría Psicológica Psychological support and counseling services for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
• Asesoría Sexológica Sexological consultation service addressing sexual health and wellness for LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Servicio de Orientación Laboral Job placement and career guidance service helping LGBTQ+ individuals navigate the workplace.
• Educación Educational programs and workshops promoting diversity, respect, and inclusive practices in schools and universities.
• Programas de Salud y Prevención Health promotion and disease prevention programs addressing HIV, STIs, and overall sexual health.
• Prueba Rápida VIH/Hepatitis C Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing service providing free, confidential screening.
• PrEP y PEP Pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis information and access services for HIV prevention.
• Tangible Social care program for LGBTQ+ individuals in situations of special vulnerability, providing comprehensive support.
• STOP-LGTBfobia Anti-discrimination initiative reporting and addressing LGBTQ+phobia incidents.
• Empresas Inclusivas LGTBI+ Workplace diversity certification program helping companies implement LGBTQ+ inclusion policies and practices. This is COGAM's primary paid B2B offering.
• La Oculta Festival Cultural Cultural festival program featuring cinema, literature, art, theater, and community events celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in Madrid.
• Premios Triángulo Annual awards recognizing individuals and organizations contributing to LGBTQ+ rights, visibility, and cultural representation. First held in 1990; 36th edition in 2026.
• Grupos LGTBI+ (Community Groups) Various community groups including Bisexuales, Cultura, English Conversation, Familias Transformando, Grupo Trans, Jóvenes, Jóvenes Trans, Mayores, Mujeres Sásficas, Senderismo, and Migrantes for peer support and socialization.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 600 annual HIV/rapid tests performed

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CEAR (Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Cineforum Queer por Palestina held at Sala Berlanga, combining LGBTQ+ visibility with refugee support advocacy.
• CaixaForum+ e IrsiCaixaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the screening 'RED, las voces del VIH/sida contra el estigma' addressing HIV/AIDS stigma through community cinema.
• Cines RenoirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Cine con Orgullo Renoir screening series at Cines Renoir Plaza de España.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Stonewall UK: UK-based LGBTQ+ rights charity operating Diversity Champions corporate program — direct analog to COGAM's Empresas Inclusivas. Highly comparable business model pairing free community services with corporate training revenue, though at much larger scale in the UK market.
• Lambda (Col·lectiu de lesbianes, gais, transsexuals i bisexuals): Valencia-based LGBTQ+ organization offering counseling, support groups, and community programming. Similar service portfolio to COGAM but anchored in a different Spanish region, providing geographic diversification lessons.

Direct peers

• PFLAG: US-based family-focused LGBTQ+ support organization. Directly comparable to COGAM's Familias Transformando program and family-of-LGBTQ+ segment strategy, with similar volunteer-led chapter model and free-support positioning.
• FELGTBI+: Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Trans, Bisexuales, Intersexuales y más is the national umbrella federation of Spanish LGBTQ+ organizations, directly comparable to COGAM in mission and member-service delivery. Both compete for member dues, public grants, and corporate DEI contracts across Spain.
• COLEGA (Colectivo de Lesbianas, Gays, Transexuales y Bisexuales de Andalucía): Federation of Andalusian LGBTQ+ associations offering community services, health programs, and advocacy. Comparable mission and service mix, though operating primarily in southern Spain rather than Madrid.
• Fundación Triángulo: Spanish LGBTQ+ foundation providing similar counseling, health-prevention, and corporate-inclusion services across multiple Spanish regions. Comparable in offering portfolio (legal/medical/psychological advisory, HIV testing, corporate training) and target beneficiaries.

Broad incumbents

• GLAAD: US LGBTQ+ media-advocacy organization with focus on cultural visibility, awards, and corporate-inclusion programming. Comparable to COGAM's cultural-programming vertical (Premios Triángulo, La Oculta) and corporate-inclusion work, but at larger US scale.
• HRC (Human Rights Campaign): Largest US LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization. Comparable in advocacy mission, federal-institution engagement, and corporate-engagement programming, though operating at substantially larger scale and in a different regulatory environment.
• ILGA-Europe: European region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association — the largest umbrella LGBTQ+ rights organization in Europe. Operates broader portfolio across policy, advocacy, and capacity-building, comparable in advocacy mission though at supranational scale.

Emerging players

• Adhara (Asociación VIH/Sida y otras ITS): Sevilla-based association focused on HIV/STI prevention and LGBTQ+ support. Overlaps with COGAM's health-services vertical (HIV testing, PrEP/PEP navigation, chemsex support) and represents comparable scope in a regional context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/cogamlgtbi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cogam
• Instagraminstagram.com/cogam_lgtbi
• TikToktiktok.com/@cogam

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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