GAIS POSITIUS

What GAIS POSITIUS does

GAIS POSITIUS (Asociación GAIS POSITIUS) is a Barcelona-based nonprofit association founded on December 1, 1994, serving the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV in Catalonia, Spain. It is the first mutual aid association in Spain managed entirely by gay men living with HIV and remains the only one of its kind in the country. The organization operates from a single office co-located within the Centro LGTBI de Barcelona (C/ Comte Borrell, 22) with approximately 5 employees and a broader volunteer base, delivering direct services including reception and information intake, peer support groups, psychological counseling, free rapid HIV/syphilis testing, LGBTQ+ sexual therapy, harm reduction programs (including chemsex support), and legal rights information services. It also runs an annual free Community Agents in Sexual Health training program and maintains information portals on living with HIV and traveling with HIV.

The organization's underlying technology footprint is minimal: a WordPress CMS-based website (gaispositius.org) with downloadable resources, legal guides, and event information, plus standard social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or API layer. Service delivery is fundamentally human-led and community-based rather than technology-mediated.

The business model is that of a publicly funded nonprofit. Revenue is not disclosed, but the funding mix comprises public subsidies from Generalitat de Catalunya (Departments of Health and Equality/Feminism), Barcelona City Council, Diputación de Barcelona, federation quota support through CESIDA and FELGTB, small corporate donations (notably ViiV Healthcare's grant program, €2,500 in 2024 and €2,000 in 2025), and tax-deductible individual donations. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The entity was declared a Public Utility by Order INT/1892/2012, granting tax-deductible donation status and formal recognition. Customer/beneficiary concentration is high among gay and bisexual men living with HIV as the primary segment, with the broader LGBTQ+ community in Catalonia as secondary.

Name

GAIS POSITIUS

Legal name

Asociación GAIS POSITIUS

Website

https://gaispositius.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GAIS POSITIUS is a Barcelona-based nonprofit association, founded in 1994, that provides peer support, testing, counseling, and rights services to gay and bisexual men living with HIV and the broader LGBTQ+ community in Catalonia, Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community HIV/AIDS Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Family Planning Centers (621410), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB), Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education (EDAAAHAM), Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

Keywords

• HIV support services
• LGBTQ+ community services
• Sexual health testing
• Harm reduction programs
• Community health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public subsidies and grants: Primary funding from government subsidies from Generalitat de Catalunya (Departments of Health, and Equality), Barcelona City Council, Barcelona Provincial Council, and various federations including CESIDA and FELGTB
2. Corporate donations and collaborations: Financial contributions from private companies including ViiV Healthcare through community project grant programs
3. Individual donations: Donations from individuals with tax benefits (80% deductible for first 250 euros, 40% thereafter for individuals; 40% for companies)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GAIS POSITIUS is a nonprofit association that provides direct community services to gay, bisexual, and LGBTQ+ individuals, with a primary focus on people living with HIV. Its offerings include reception and information services, mutual help groups, psychological counseling, free rapid HIV/syphilis testing, LGTBI+ sexual therapy, harm reduction support (including chemsex), the specialized Neón program, an annual Community Agents in Sexual Health training course, and digital information portals on legal rights, living with HIV, and traveling with HIV. Most services are delivered free of charge from its Barcelona office inside the Centro LGTBI.

Product overview

GAIS POSITIUS is a community association for gay and bisexual men with HIV, offering a comprehensive suite of support services since 1994. The organization provides direct services including reception and information intake, peer support groups, psychological counseling, rapid HIV/syphilis testing, LGTBI+ sexual therapy, harm reduction programs (Més info, menys danys), and the Neón specialized program. The association also operates an annual volunteer training program (Formació d'Agents Comunitaris) and maintains information portals on legal rights (Drets), living with HIV (Viure amb VIH), and traveling with HIV (Viatjar amb VIH). The service portfolio is structured as a coordinated community support model rather than a technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acollida i informació (Reception and Information Service) Initial reception and information service that provides guidance and support to people seeking help regarding HIV and LGBTQ+ health from Gais Positius.
• Grup d'ajuda mútua (Mutual Help Group) Peer support group where gay and bisexual men living with HIV share experiences and provide mutual emotional support within the association.
• Assessoria psicològica (Psychological Counseling) Specialized psychological counseling service for people living with HIV, addressing mental health needs related to diagnosis and life with the virus.
• Prova ràpida VIH/sífilis (Rapid HIV/Syphilis Testing) Free rapid testing service for HIV and syphilis that provides quick results and connects people to follow-up care within the association's wider service pathway.
• Teràpia sexual LGTBI+ (LGTBI+ Sexual Therapy) Specialized sexual therapy service for members of the LGTBI+ community addressing their specific sexual health and wellbeing needs.
• Més info, menys danys (More Info, Less Harm) Harm reduction program providing information about drug use, safer practices, and support for chemsex-related issues within the LGTBI+ community.
• Neón Program Specialized Gais Positius program addressing specific community needs related to HIV and sexual health among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.
• Formació d'Agents Comunitaris en Salut Sexual (Community Agents in Sexual Health Training) Annual free training course preparing volunteers to become community agents in sexual health, covering HIV, STIs, LGTBI+ topics, counseling skills, and harm reduction.
• Drets/LGTBI+ Rights Information Service Information and resource service on legal rights for people with HIV and the LGTBI+ community, including guidance for discrimination complaints.
• Viatjar amb VIH (Travel with HIV) Information Portal Comprehensive information portal covering entry restrictions, medication transport, and healthcare access for people with HIV traveling internationally.
• Viure amb VIH (Living with HIV) Information Portal Legal and practical information portal covering insurance, healthcare access, privacy rights, employment rights, and digital protection for people with HIV.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free HIV and syphilis rapid testing services available
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlàntida InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2014Developed the first HIV-specific health insurance policy 'Lliure pròxim' in Spain. This pioneering partnership allows people with HIV to obtain health insurance, addressing discrimination in the insurance market.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreOthersPrimary public funder through the Department of Health (VIH/ITS prevention programs, drug treatment) and Department of Equality and Feminism (LGBT rights)
• Ayuntamiento de BarcelonacoreOthersMajor public funder through Areas of Health and Care and Feminisms and LGTBI departments
• CESIDA (Coordinadora Estatal de VIH/Sida)coreOthersMember and active participant in the State Coordinator of HIV/AIDS Organizations, representing Catalan HIV organizations nationally
• FELGTB (Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Transexuales y Bisexuales)coreOthersMember federation representing LGBTQ+ organizations at the national level in Spain
• Comitè 1r de DesembrecoreOthersFounding member of the Unitarian Platform of HIV/AIDS NGOs in Catalonia, working on stigma reduction and anti-discrimination
• Plataforma LGTBI.catminorOthersMember of the Catalan LGBTQ+ platform coordinating LGBTQ+ organizations in Catalonia
• PIMEC (Pimec)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Catalan SME employers confederation to promote labor insertion of people with HIV and vulnerable populations
• Diputación de BarcelonaminorOthersPublic funding through the Area of Social Cohesion, Citizenship and Wellbeing
• Centro LGTBI de BarcelonacoreOthersCo-located in Barcelona's public LGBTQ+ center, providing services alongside other LGBTQ+ organizations
• HIVACAT Advisory Community CommitteeminorOthersParticipates in the advisory community committee for HIV vaccine research and development project in Catalonia

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stop Sida: Barcelona-based HIV prevention and sexual health NGO. Direct peer: same city, similar LGBTQ+/HIV focus, and historically the parent organization from which Gais Positius originated within the Coordinadora Gay Lesbiana.
• Apoyo Positivo: Madrid-based HIV/AIDS NGO providing peer support, testing, and community services. Comparable mission and service portfolio (psychological support, testing, advocacy) for people living with HIV, though serving a different regional market.
• Adhara: Seville-based HIV/AIDS association offering peer support, testing, and community services for people living with HIV. Comparable service mix and target population, but operating in Andalusia rather than Catalonia.
• SIDA STUDI: Barcelona-based cultural association focused on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention education. Comparable peer-led, Barcelona-rooted NGO with overlapping sexual health and LGBTQ+ community focus.
• BCN Checkpoint: Community HIV/syphilis testing center for men who have sex with men in Barcelona. Directly comparable service offering (rapid testing, sexual health counseling) targeting the same population in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• CESIDA (Coordinadora Estatal de VIH/SIDA): National coordinator of HIV/AIDS NGOs in Spain, of which Gais Positius is a member. Acts as an umbrella/federation rather than direct service provider, but operates in the same advocacy and HIV-response space at scale.
• Comitè 1r de Desembre: Catalan NGO platform coordinating World AIDS Day activities and HIV/AIDS stigma reduction. Gais Positius is a founding member; comparable HIV-activism orientation at platform rather than direct-service level.
• FELGTB: National federation of LGBTQ+ organizations in Spain, of which Gais Positius is a member. Operates in the same LGBTQ+ rights and advocacy space at national scale rather than as a direct service provider.

Regional players

• COGAM (Colectivo de Lesbianas, Gais, Transexuales y Bisexuales de Madrid): Madrid-based LGBTQ+ organization offering health services, counseling, testing, and advocacy. Comparable service portfolio for LGBTQ+ populations including HIV support, but serving a different regional market.
• Lambda (Col·lectiu de Lesbianes, Gais, Transsexuals i Bisexuals de València): Valencia-based LGBTQ+ association providing community services, counseling, and advocacy. Similar LGBTQ+ community-organization model with comparable service mix, but operating in Valencia rather than Catalonia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GAISPOSITIUS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GAISPOSITIUSBCN
• Facebookfacebook.com/gaispositius
• Instagraminstagram.com/gaispositius
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gais-positius

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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