Fundación CRE100DO

What Fundación CRE100DO does

Fundación CRE100DO is a Madrid-based nonprofit foundation established in 2014 by Bankinter Innovation Foundation, ICEX, and Círculo de Empresarios, with Telefónica, PwC, CESCE, the ICO Foundation, and (as of February 2026) COFIDES joining as additional founding/protecting entities. The foundation exists to support Spanish Empresas de Tamaño Intermedio (ETIs) — mid-market firms with annual turnover between €50 million and €500 million — and now also lower-mid-market SMEs through its TRAS100DE program. Its activities center on executive-level programming, peer benchmarking, internationalization support, and institutional advocacy for a member base of more than 100 companies whose aggregate revenue reached €23.5 billion (approximately 1.7% of Spanish GDP), 124,000 direct jobs, and 60% international revenue share. Some 80% of member companies are family-owned and 48% are first-generation, underscoring the foundation's role in professionalization and succession planning.

The foundation operates two flagship programs beyond core ETI support: TRAS100DE, a growth program for SMEs in the €20M–€50M turnover band that has been rolled out regionally to Andalucía and the Basque Country, and RENA100DO, a post-disaster recovery initiative launched in response to the DANA flooding. Its business model is nonprofit: operating income derives from contributions by the nine institutional sponsors and from voluntary member contributions (introduced from 2021), rather than from commercial fees. With a lean team of 17 employees, leadership comprising President Carlos Mira and Director General Rafael Vaquero, and a decade-long track record of member companies growing at 10% YoY versus a 3.81% national average, CRE100DO functions as a quasi-public-private advisory and lobbying platform for Spain's strategically important mid-market segment rather than a revenue-generating enterprise.

Name

Fundación CRE100DO

Legal name

Fundación CRE100DO

Website

https://cre100do.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación CRE100DO is a Madrid-based nonprofit foundation, backed by nine institutional sponsors, that supports 100+ Spanish mid-market companies (ETIs) through executive programs, peer benchmarking, internationalization, and advocacy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Development Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Mid-market company support
• Business growth programs
• ETI advocacy
• SME mentorship
• Spanish enterprise foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Founding Entity Sponsorship: Funding primarily comes from founding entities including Fundación Innovación Bankinter, ICEX, Círculo de Empresarios, and later additions Telefónica, PwC, CESCE, and ICO Foundation. Companies have been exempt from contributions for seven years and recently began requesting voluntary contributions to expand impact.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Regional Programs: Regional TRAS100DE programs are conducted in partnership with regional development agencies (Innova IRV, Andalucía Trade, Innobasque) and supported by ICEX and Fundación Innovación Bankinter. These programs serve as both social impact initiatives and awareness-building mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación CRE100DO is a nonprofit foundation that selects, groups, and supports more than 100 Spanish mid-sized companies (Empresas de Tamaño Intermedio, ETIs) with annual revenues between €50 million and €500 million. It provides growth programs such as TRAS100DE for SMEs aspiring to become ETIs and RENA100DO for disaster recovery, runs an annual event, publishes the Voces del Middle Market book and PwC-co-authored reports, operates an Observatorio research platform and a company directory, and offers peer learning through CEO-led workshops and structured mentorship.

Product overview

Fundación CRE100DO is a foundation that promotes business excellence by supporting and connecting Empresas de Tamaño Intermedio (ETIs) — Spanish mid-sized companies with revenues between 50 and 500 million euros. Rather than a traditional software product, CRE100DO offers a suite of programs and services including: TRAS100DE (a growth acceleration program for SMEs transitioning to middle market), RENA100DO (a mentorship and recovery initiative for DANA-affected businesses), the Observatorio (an ETI research and knowledge platform), a company Directory of member companies, published reports including 'Voces del Middle Market' and studies in collaboration with PwC, success story video content, and an annual event. These offerings work together to inspire, connect, and accelerate the growth of Spain's mid-sized enterprise segment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TRAS100DE Growth Program A pioneering six-week growth program directed at CEOs of Spanish companies with annual revenues between €20 and €50 million, designed to facilitate the qualitative leap from SMEs to middle market (ETI) status. The program pairs SME CEOs with CRE100DO member executives for structured mentorship covering vision, internationalization, talent, financing, productivity, digitalization, and innovation.
• RENA100DO Disaster Recovery Initiative A solidarity project launched by CRE100DO to aid recovery of businesses in Valencia affected by the DANA (severe flooding) disaster. The initiative pairs affected companies with mentors from CRE100DO member companies and provides access to productive capacity, logistics support, and ecosystem expansion.
• Observatorio (ETI Observatory) A research and knowledge platform that characterizes the middle market segment in Spain, provides data on Empresas de Tamaño Intermedio (ETIs), and publishes studies on their economic impact, success factors, and growth challenges.
• Directorio de Empresas (Company Directory) A curated directory showcasing over 100 of the most innovative, competitive, and internationalized Spanish companies that form part of the CRE100DO community, with detailed profiles and company information.
• Voces del Middle Market (Book Publication) The X anniversary book compilation featuring over 100 reflections and articles from CEOs and presidents of leading Spanish middle market companies, offering insights into growth strategies, transformation, and business excellence.
• Historias de Éxito (Success Stories Video Series) Video interviews and profiles of CRE100DO member company leaders, sharing their growth journeys, key milestones, competitive differentiators, and future challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member companies grow at 10% YoY vs 3.81% national average (3x multiplier)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary, regional and initiative.

• COFIDEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Spanish development finance institution signed sponsorship agreement to strengthen middle market growth. FIEX program has supported mid-market internationalization for 30+ years. Partnership reinforces public-private collaboration ecosystem around CRE100DO.
• Fundación Innovación BankintercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal founding entity that initiated CRE100DO as a program before it became a foundation. Bankinter's innovation foundation provides ongoing support and co-develops content including case studies of member companies.
• ICEX España Exportación e InversionescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish export and investment agency. Co-founded CRE100DO and provides support for internationalization programs. Hosts TRAS100DE sessions at Madrid headquarters. Minister Carlos Cuerpo inaugurated TRAS100DE at ICEX.
• Círculo de EmpresarioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness leaders association that co-founded CRE100DO. President Manuel Pérez-Sala participates in annual events discussing ETI competitiveness.
• PwCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm that co-authors the annual 'El éxito de las empresas del middle market' report with CRE100DO. Provides research methodology, interviews with CEOs, and analysis of success factors. PwC partners present findings at regional events.
• TelefónicasecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications company joined as associated entity. Logo displayed on CRE100DO website among founding/associated entities.
• CESCEsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit insurance company joined as associated entity supporting CRE100DO ecosystem.
• Fundación ICOsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerInstituto de Crédito Oficial foundation joined as associated entity.
• Innova IRVregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndalusian technology innovation center that co-hosts TRAS100DE program in Sevilla TechPark and Málaga TechPark. Promotes collaborative innovation and experience exchange.
• Andalucía TRADEregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndalusian government trade agency providing incentives and services for SME growth, industrial development, R&D investment, and internationalization support for TRAS100DE participants.
• Innobasque (Agencia Vasca de la Innovación)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasque innovation agency co-hosting TRAS100DE at Zamudio campus. 28 companies (21 from Basque Country) participating in six-week growth program.
• D_NAValenciainitiativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolidarity accelerator for Valencia companies affected by DANA floods. First phase provided participative loans (50K-200K€). CRE100DO's RENA100DO is second phase providing business mentoring.
• JeanologíainitiativeStrategic or Co-development PartnerValencia-based textile technology company (CRE100DO member) providing mentorship to La Compañía de la Seda under RENA100DO disaster recovery program. CEO Enrique Silla helping design strategic plan for post-DANA recovery.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Endeavor: Global high-impact entrepreneur support organization operating in Spain with mentoring, networking, and growth programs. Comparable mission of accelerating high-growth companies through peer learning and mentorship, though oriented toward scale-ups rather than established mid-market ETIs.

Regional players

• SpainCap: Spanish private equity, venture capital, and growth capital association representing the Spanish PE/VC industry. Comparable as a Spanish business association promoting an underserved enterprise segment, with similar foundation-style advocacy and research output, though focused on the PE/VC ecosystem supporting mid-market companies.
• AMETIC: Spanish digital industry association representing technology, telecommunications, and digital services companies. Comparable as a Spanish business association offering events, advocacy, and visibility, but sector-specific to digital industries rather than cross-sector like CRE100DO.

Direct peers

• Fundación SERES: Spanish foundation that brings together companies and civil society organizations to build social value. Comparable as a Spanish private-sector foundation aggregating leading companies around strategic agenda, with similar public-private governance and corporate sponsorship model.
• COTEC Foundation: Spanish innovation foundation focused on analyzing and promoting innovation among Spanish companies. Closely comparable as a foundation that combines thought leadership, CEO networks, and policy advocacy, with overlapping member base among innovative Spanish mid-market firms.
• CEOE (Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales): Spain's main employers' confederation representing businesses across sectors. While CEOE is broader in scope (all company sizes) and politically focused, it competes with CRE100DO for Spanish business-association mindshare, policy advocacy, and member visibility among mid-market companies.
• Círculo de Empresarios: Spanish business leaders association and one of CRE100DO's own founding entities. Comparable peer given its role convening senior Spanish business leaders for policy dialogue, research, and visibility, with overlapping membership among executives of mid-market and large Spanish companies.
• Cámara de España (Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce): The official Spanish Chamber of Commerce operates a public-private network supporting Spanish business competitiveness and internationalization. Like CRE100DO it provides programs, events, and visibility for Spanish companies, with particular overlap in internationalization and SME growth services.

Broad incumbents

• EOI (Escuela de Organización Industrial): Public business school and innovation agency offering executive education, SME growth programs, and entrepreneurship support. Comparable as a larger, government-backed institution delivering SME/mid-market growth programs across Spain, with overlapping target audience in growth-stage Spanish companies.
• Aspen Institute: International educational and policy studies organization that convenes business leaders around leadership and societal impact. Comparable as a foundation that aggregates senior executives for thought-leadership dialogue, publications, and policy advocacy, though at much larger international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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