FundaSistemas
FundaSistemas is a Guatemala-based non-profit foundation that strengthens rural micro, small, and medium enterprises through its proprietary SIDEM business development methodology, serving agricultural cooperatives, youth, and women across 12 Guatemalan departments.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersCiudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What FundaSistemas does
FundaSistemas is a private non-profit foundation headquartered in Guatemala City, founded in 2006, that strengthens micro, small, and medium rural and urban enterprises (MIPYMES) in Guatemala. Its principal beneficiaries are agricultural producer organizations and cooperatives (across coffee, cacao, potato, lemon, medicinal plants, oyster mushroom, and vegetable value chains), rural youth aged 15-24, and rural women. Operations currently span 12 departments across 4 main regions of Guatemala, supported by a 36-person staff and a network of field technicians.
The organization's core intellectual property is the SIDEM (Sistema de Desarrollo Empresarial) methodology, a proprietary business development system covering governance, administrative strengthening, associative commercialization, business consolidation, and expansion. SIDEM is delivered both through in-person accompaniment by field technicians and via the SIDEM en Línea digital e-learning platform (www.sidem.gt), which extends training across Guatemala's mountainous rural geography. The methodology is certified by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala and aligned with universal impact standards (Progress out of Poverty Index, IRIS+, and UN SDGs). A complementary methodology, ACCIONA, provides experiential learning for employment and entrepreneurship, including a business acceleration module (APEC) and a nutrition and food security component.
FundaSistemas operates primarily through grant-funded international development projects, with major funders including USAID, World Vision, and Lutheran World Relief. Revenue is supplemented by fee-based consulting services to private sector clients on community development, intervention strategy, and project evaluation. The organization reaches 2,000+ youth in training programs, links 150+ women oyster mushroom producers to market, supports 17 potato producer organizations through FENAPAPA, and connects Guatemalan cacao to 81 international chocolate makers. Strategic alliances span government ministries (MAGA), industry associations (ANACAFE, FEDECOCAGUA), academic institutions (UVG, Universidad Galileo), and private sector partners including PepsiCo.
FundaSistemas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FundaSistemas
- Legal name
- FundaSistemas
- Website
- https://fundasistemas.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FundaSistemas is a Guatemala-based non-profit foundation that strengthens rural micro, small, and medium enterprises through its proprietary SIDEM business development methodology, serving agricultural cooperatives, youth, and women across 12 Guatemalan departments.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FundaSistemas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Rural Enterprise Development Services
- NAICS
- Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Farm Management Services (115116)
- SIC
- Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Economic Growth, Trade & Private Sector Development Programs (BPADABAF), Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA), Education, Skills & Workforce Development Aid Programs (BPADABAE)
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Where FundaSistemas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ciudad de Guatemala
- HQ country
- Guatemala
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
FundaSistemas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- International Development Funding / Donor Grants: FundaSistemas operates primarily as a non-profit foundation funded through international development grants and donor funding. Major funders include USAID, Lutheran World Relief (LWR), World Vision, and other international development agencies. Funding is channeled into specific projects targeting rural economic development, youth employment, women's empowerment, and agricultural value chains.
- Technical Assistance & Consultancy Services: FundaSistemas provides consulting services to the private sector on community development, intervention strategy design, and project evaluation. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service consultancy engagements with private sector companies seeking to develop their supplier bases or implement corporate social responsibility programs.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
FundaSistemas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FundaSistemas provides rural enterprise development services through its proprietary SIDEM (Sistema de Desarrollo Empresarial) methodology and the SIDEM en Línea digital e-learning platform, accompanied by the ACCIONA experiential learning methodology. It supports micro, small, and medium rural enterprises across Guatemala in governance, administrative capacity, associative commercialization, and market insertion, with sector-specific programs covering coffee, cacao, potato, lemon, medicinal plants, and oyster mushroom value chains, plus youth employment (Puentes) and women's economic empowerment initiatives. Revenue is generated primarily through international development grants and donor-funded projects, with supplementary fee-based consulting services to private-sector clients.
Product overview
FundaSistemas offers a platform-plus-methodology approach centered on two core products: SIDEM (Sistema de Desarrollo Empresarial) and ACCIONA. SIDEM is a comprehensive business development system delivered both in-person and via its SIDEM en Línea e-learning platform, covering governance, administration, commercialization, and business growth. ACCIONA is an experiential learning methodology for employment and entrepreneurship. The portfolio includes thematic programs for youth development (Puentes), women's economic empowerment (WEE), nutrition and food security (SAN), supplier development, and sector-specific acceleration programs for commodities like potato and oyster mushrooms. Services include consulting on community development and project evaluation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SIDEM: Sistema de Desarrollo Empresarial - A methodology developed by FundaSistemas for local business development covering governance, administrative strengthening, associative commercialization, business consolidation, and expansion.
- ACCIONA
Products and services
- SIDEM (Sistema de Desarrollo Empresarial) A proprietary business development methodology facilitating systemic change in small and growing enterprises (PECs) through governance strengthening, administrative development, associative commercialization, business consolidation, and growth expansion. Used by FundaSistemas with agricultural cooperatives, producer organizations, and rural enterprises in Guatemala.
- SIDEM en Línea An online e-learning platform version of the SIDEM methodology enabling remote and virtual training of technicians, facilitators, and community members across Guatemala. Accessible at www.sidem.gt and certified by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala.
- ACCIONA An experiential teaching/learning methodology delivered through a dynamic and interactive modality designed to connect individuals with employment or entrepreneurship opportunities. Includes components for Business Acceleration (APEC), Nutrition and Food Security, and mentorship.
- Proyecto Puentes A youth development initiative improving job skills and employment access for 15-24 year olds in Western Guatemala's Altiplano, addressing irregular migration drivers and youth unemployment.
- Proyecto Cadenas de Valor Rurales (PCVR) A rural value chain project under the Feed the Future initiative contributing to poverty reduction and chronic malnutrition by strengthening agricultural organizations in coffee, vegetables, and artisan value chains across 22 municipalities in Huehuetenango and San Marcos.
- Consultorías (Consulting Services) Advisory services to the private sector covering community development, intervention strategy generation, and project evaluation. Targets companies seeking CSR, supplier development, and community engagement support.
Quantifiable outcome
- Land profitability increased 5x compared to traditional corn cultivation through medicinal plant cultivation in Totonicapán
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use FundaSistemas
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
FundaSistemas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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App detail
Feature4 records
FundaSistemas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
28 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Partners of the AmericasminorPartners of the Americas is listed as an ally on FundaSistemas' ally page, indicating collaboration on development initiatives.
- PepsiCominorPepsiCo is listed as an ally of FundaSistemas, indicating a private sector partnership potentially related to agricultural supply chain development or corporate social responsibility.
- CACIF (Comité de Asociaciones Agrícolas, Comerciales, Industriales y Financieras)minorCACIF is listed as an ally, representing Guatemala's private sector association with which FundaSistemas collaborates on economic development initiatives.
- GlasswingminorGlasswing is listed as an ally, indicating collaboration on youth development and social investment initiatives.
- Red de ImpactominorRed de Impacto is listed as an ally, indicating collaboration within the impact investing and development network in Guatemala.
- PAAS (Programa de Acción por la Autosuficiencia)minorPAAS is listed as an ally, indicating collaboration on development programs potentially related to food security and sustainability.
- World Vision, Inc.coreWorld Vision, Inc. leads the USAID Puentes project consortium, with FundaSistemas as one of the implementing partners. The project targets youth employment and entrepreneurship in Guatemala's Western Highlands. The consortium also includes organizations such as Grupo CEIBA, AKEBI, FUDI, FUNDAP, and others.
- APODIP (Asociación de Productores Orgánicos para el Desarrollo Integral del Polochic)minorAPODIP provides formal purchase commitment contracts for cooperative coffee production, guaranteeing market access for producer organizations supported by FundaSistemas.
- FUNDAP (Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral de Programas Socioeconómicos)minorFUNDAP is a member of the Puentes project consortium implementing USAID-funded youth development programs alongside FundaSistemas.
- FUDI (Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral)minorFUDI is a member of the Puentes project consortium implementing youth employment and entrepreneurship programs alongside FundaSistemas.
- Red Nacional de Grupos GestoresminorPart of of the Puentes project consortium providing youth development and entrepreneurship support alongside FundaSistemas.
- AGREQUIMAminorAGREQUIMA partnered with FundaSistemas and FENAPAPA to support potato producers in improving production and quality of life for their families.
- FASAGUAminorFASAGUA contributed to the potato producer development initiative alongside FundaSistemas and FENAPAPA, supporting improved agricultural practices and market access.
- Comité Nord de FranciaminorThe Comité Nord de Francia partnered with FundaSistemas and other organizations to support potato producers in Guatemala, contributing to improved production methods and quality of life.
- DLV Plant (Netherlands)minorDLV Plant of the Netherlands supported the potato producer initiative alongside FundaSistemas and other partners, providing technical agricultural expertise.
- Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG)minorThe SIDEM Technician Certification Program and SIDEM en Línea platform are certified by Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, lending academic credibility and rigor to the methodology.
- Universidad GalileominorUniversidad Galileo is part of the Puentes project consortium, providing academic support and potentially contributing to technical training components for youth development programs.
- IUCN (Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza)minorIUCN is part of the cacao impulsor group working with FundaSistemas to strengthen the cacao productive chain in Guatemala, contributing to sustainable development and conservation objectives.
- Cacao VerapazminorCacao Verapaz is part of the impulsor group supporting FundaSistemas' cacao value chain strengthening work, providing market linkage and technical expertise for cacao producers.
- SolidaridadminorSolidaridad is a member of the cacao impulsor group supporting FundaSistemas' work to strengthen the cacao value chain and connect producers to international markets.
- CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza)minorCATIE is part of the cacao impulsor group contributing research, technical training, and development expertise to FundaSistemas' cacao chain strengthening initiatives.
- CONADEA (MAGA)minorCONADEMA is part of the Ministry of Agriculture (MAGA) and contributes to the cacao impulsor group supporting FundaSistemas' value chain development efforts.
- CDROminorCDRO collaborated with FundaSistemas in the medicinal plants project in Totonicapán, working alongside women of local communities to cultivate and commercialize medicinal plants. CDRO provided organizational support for the community enterprise.
- Cosmetic Valley (France)minorExperts from Cosmetic Valley in France collaborated on research and analysis of medicinal plants cultivated in Totonicapán and their essential oils, informing the product development for the Mabeli spa product line.
- UTZ-Rainforest AllianceminorFundaSistemas partnered with UTZ-Rainforest Alliance to support rural development in Guatemala through the UTZ sustainable agriculture program, which supports coffee and cacao production through best agricultural practices (GAP) and farm management for improved producer competitiveness.
- MAGA (Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación - Government of Guatemala)coreFundaSistemas collaborates with MAGA field technicians through the SIDEM methodology to strengthen business development capacities of rural producer groups. MAGA's extension services are enhanced through FundaSistemas' training programs for field technicians.
- ANACAFE (Asociación Nacional del Café - Guatemala)coreFundaSistemas works with ANACAFE to strengthen the coffee sector through SIDEM methodology, enhancing technical assistance and business development for coffee producer organizations. ANACAFE provides training, technical support, and logistics for participating producers.
- FEDECOCAGUA (Federación de Cooperativas de Café de Guatemala)coreFundaSistemas partners with FEDECOCAGUA to strengthen coffee producer cooperatives through SIDEM methodology. FEDECOCAGUA provides formal purchase commitment contracts for cooperative output, ensuring market access for producers.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FundaSistemas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Heifer International: Global non-profit focused on ending hunger and poverty through sustainable agriculture and rural development. Comparable to FundaSistemas in target beneficiaries (rural smallholders, cooperatives), agricultural value chain work, and donor-funded program model.
- Root Capital: Non-profit agricultural impact investor that lends to and supports small and growing agricultural businesses in Latin America and Africa. Highly comparable to FundaSistemas in its focus on agricultural cooperatives and value-chain strengthening.
- TechnoServe: Global non-profit that works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. Closely comparable to FundaSistemas in its proprietary enterprise-development methodologies applied to smallholder agriculture and rural value chains.
- Solidaridad Network: International civil society organization that supports sustainable and inclusive value chains across commodities such as coffee, cacao, and palm oil. Directly comparable — and already a FundaSistemas partner — in commodity-focused value chain development and producer organization strengthening.
- HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation: Swiss INGO working on poverty reduction through rural economy, governance, and skills development programs in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Comparable to FundaSistemas in proprietary methodologies, rural enterprise focus, and bilateral/multilateral donor funding model.
- SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation): Dutch INGO that delivers technical assistance and capacity building across agriculture, energy, and water. Directly comparable to FundaSistemas in its TA delivery model and rural enterprise development focus, particularly in Latin America.
- Partners of the Americas: Hemispheric non-profit focused on Latin America and Caribbean development, including agriculture, youth, and rural economic programs. Already listed as a FundaSistemas ally and directly comparable in mission, geography, and program portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS): US-based international humanitarian agency with strong rural agricultural programming in Central America. Comparable to FundaSistemas in faith-inspired, donor-funded rural enterprise and agriculture programming in Guatemala.
- CARE International: Major international humanitarian non-profit with extensive rural livelihoods and women's economic empowerment programming across Latin America. Comparable target beneficiary profile and rural development focus, though operating at much larger scale.
- Mercy Corps: Large global humanitarian and development organization with significant programming in economic recovery, agriculture, and youth employment. Broader portfolio than FundaSistemas but directly comparable in rural economic development program delivery.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about FundaSistemas
What does FundaSistemas do?
FundaSistemas provides rural enterprise development services through its proprietary SIDEM (Sistema de Desarrollo Empresarial) methodology and the SIDEM en Línea digital e-learning platform, accompanied by the ACCIONA experiential learning methodology. It supports micro, small, and medium rural enterprises across Guatemala in governance, administrative capacity, associative commercialization, and market insertion, with sector-specific programs covering coffee, cacao, potato, lemon, medicinal plants, and oyster mushroom value chains, plus youth employment (Puentes) and women's economic empowerment initiatives. Revenue is generated primarily through international development grants and donor-funded projects, with supplementary fee-based consulting services to private-sector clients.
Is FundaSistemas a public or private company?
FundaSistemas is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was FundaSistemas founded?
FundaSistemas was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is FundaSistemas based?
FundaSistemas is headquartered in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, in the Latin America region.
How does FundaSistemas make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. International Development Funding / Donor Grants are the primary driver. The others are technical Assistance & Consultancy Services.
Who are FundaSistemas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Heifer International, Root Capital, TechnoServe, Solidaridad Network, HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation) and Partners of the Americas. Broad incumbents are Catholic Relief Services (CRS), CARE International and Mercy Corps.
Does FundaSistemas have an API?
No public API is recorded for FundaSistemas.
What industry is FundaSistemas in?
FundaSistemas's product category is Rural Enterprise Development Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGABAA, Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment, with a secondary code of BPADABAF, Economic Growth, Trade & Private Sector Development Programs. Its NAICS code is 81321 and its SIC code is 8742.