GEOPOL 21

What GEOPOL 21 does

GEOPOL 21 (legal entity GEOPOL21 S.L., CIF B10783827) is a Spain-based digital media platform and think tank founded in 2017 in Zaragoza that publishes opinion and analysis on international affairs for the Spanish-speaking world. The platform operates as a unified content hub delivering articles, podcasts (including "El Observador" hosted by Iago Soler Castiñeira), cartographic maps, and comprehensive reports, plus a dedicated Security and Defense Observatory (Observatorio de Seguridad y Defensa) developed with Eurodefense Joven España. The underlying technology is a standard web publishing and e-commerce stack with no proprietary technology disclosed; the platform is sustained by a network of over 100 collaborating analysts and researchers, with editorial leadership provided by founder and Editor-in-Chief Luis Valer del Portillo and co-director Ricardo Gómez Laorga.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and content-driven. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring subscriptions priced at €5 per month or €50 per year, supplemented by one-time digital product sales (reports, maps) via the website. Distribution is purely digital and self-serve, leveraging the website, social media (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram), and podcast platforms. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no enterprise B2B contracts; it is bootstrapped and founder-led. Customer-facing relationships are horizontal across individual subscribers, with institutional engagement channeled through academic and think tank partnerships (Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Abat Oliba CEU, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Manav Rachna International Institute, LISA Institute, Topchubashov Center, Geocase, Africa Mundi) that function as content collaboration and talent pipelines rather than revenue sources.

Name

GEOPOL 21

Legal name

GEOPOL21 S.L.

Website

https://geopol21.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GEOPOL 21 is a Spain-based digital media platform and think tank founded in 2017 that publishes Spanish-language geopolitical analysis, articles, podcasts, maps, and reports for the Spanish-speaking world via a subscription model (€5/month or €50/year).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geopolitical Analysis Media

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (541820)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy & Strategic Communications (BPAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Geopolitical analysis
• International affairs content
• Think tank publications
• Digital media subscription
• Foreign policy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Monthly and annual subscription plans providing unlimited access to content. Monthly subscription at €5/month and annual subscription at €50/year.
2. Digital Products Sales: Sale of reports, maps, and other analytical products through the e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GEOPOL 21 is a digital media think tank that publishes Spanish-language geopolitical analysis and opinion content for the international panorama. It delivers articles, podcasts (including 'El Observador'), cartographic maps, and comprehensive regional reports through a subscription-access website, supported by a network of over 100 collaborating analysts and researchers.

Product overview

GEOPOL 21 is a digital opinion and analysis media platform for the international panorama, operating as a think tank in the Spanish-speaking world. The platform functions as a unified content platform with a subscription-based access model, offering multiple content formats including written articles (Artículos), podcasts (including 'El Observador'), interactive maps (Mapas), and specialized reports (Informes). A key offering is the Observatorio de Seguridad y Defensa (Security and Defense Observatory) for defense analysis. All content is accessible through a premium subscription (€5/month or €50/year), with free access to limited content. The platform is sustained by a network of over 100 collaborating analysts and researchers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GEOPOL 21 Subscription A monthly or annual subscription providing unlimited access to all platform content including articles, podcasts, maps, and reports, available at €5/month or €50/year. Aimed at Spanish-speaking readers seeking comprehensive geopolitical analysis and supporting the platform's independent research operations.
• Artículos (Articles) Written analysis and opinion pieces on international affairs authored by GEOPOL 21's network of researchers and analysts. Explains global events with clarity for Spanish-speaking readers interested in geopolitics.
• Podcast / El Observador A regularly published podcast program addressing international affairs topics. Includes 'El Observador' hosted by Iago Soler Castiñeira covering geopolitical developments for the Spanish-speaking audience.
• Mapas (Maps) Visual and graphic content helping readers understand current events and the international landscape through maps and cartographic visualizations of geopolitical topics.
• Informes (Reports) Comprehensive reports synthesizing the most relevant events by region, serving as a reference tool for understanding the international panorama. Includes the monthly Global Report covering key regional developments.
• Observatorio de Seguridad y Defensa (Security and Defense Observatory) A specialized security and defense observatory featuring specialized reports such as the Global Conflicts Report, developed in collaboration with Eurodefense Joven España for the Spanish and European defense community.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universitat Abat Oliba CEUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework collaboration agreement through the Chair of World Studies 'Antoni de Montserrat' to promote knowledge exchange, joint research projects in international affairs, and student participation with GEOPOL 21's analyst network.
• Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2022 collaboration agreement prioritizing knowledge sharing and exchange. Student participation from International Relations programs within GEOPOL 21's Asia Hub, focused on Indian subcontinent and East Asia dynamics.
• Universitat de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundational collaboration born from GEOPOL 21's origin at the Master's in International Studies program. Directed at students who can join the network of collaborating analysts, enhancing individual capabilities.
• LISA InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance with a leading training center in security, international affairs, and intelligence analysis. Includes knowledge sharing, GEOPOL 21 Principal Investigators participating in LISA Institute academic programs, particularly the Professional Master's in International and Geopolitical Analysis.
• Universidad Complutense de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2022 collaboration through Faculty of Geography and History. GEOPOL 21 serves as potential destination for student internships in geography and cartography. Focus on developing young talent in cartography as a context-setting tool.
• Eurodefense Joven EspañaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement supporting security and defense culture promotion in Spain and Europe. Joint projects include reports, notably the Global Conflicts Report available in GEOPOL 21's Security and Defense Observatory.
• Topchubashov CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration with Azerbaijani think tank based in Baku. Objective to promote Spanish-language knowledge of South Caucasus regional dynamics through information exchange and joint reports. South Caucasus Geopolitics Report presented in early 2023.
• Africa MundiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to expand knowledge about Africa, particularly Sahel and Maghreb regions most relevant to Spain and Europe. Information exchange and joint deep research projects through Africa Mundi team.
• GeocaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alliance strengthening GEOPOL 21's global projection through collaboration with Georgia's leading think tank. Aims to promote knowledge generation and dissemination between Spain/EU and Georgia/Caucasus+Black Sea region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chatham House: Leading international affairs think tank (Royal Institute of International Affairs) producing research, podcasts, and reports on global geopolitics. Comparable in think-tank positioning and content formats, though primarily English-language and globally focused.
• CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs): Established Barcelona-based think tank focused on international affairs, Mediterranean dynamics, and global geopolitics. Comparable in topic area to GEOPOL 21, with a more academic and institutional editorial model.
• Atlantic Council: US-based international affairs think tank producing policy analysis, reports, and digital media on geopolitics and security. Compares to GEOPOL 21's strategic communications and international affairs analysis, with much larger scale and institutional funding.
• Politico Europe: Major European digital media publisher covering policy, geopolitics, and international affairs with subscription-based access. Comparable in business model (subscription D2C) and content category, though at a much larger scale and with English-language primary focus.
• Real Instituto Elcano: Spain's most prominent international affairs think tank, producing policy analysis on Spanish foreign policy, EU, and global geopolitics. Directly comparable to GEOPOL 21's positioning as a Spanish-language international affairs platform, though significantly larger and more established with institutional backing.
• CSIS (Center for Strategic & International Studies): Major US-based think tank publishing reports, podcasts, and analysis on geopolitics, security, and international affairs. Overlaps with GEOPOL 21's report and podcast offerings, particularly the Observatorio de Seguridad y Defensa, though at a much larger institutional scale.
• Foreign Affairs Latinoamérica: Spanish-language edition of the leading US international affairs publication, covering geopolitics, foreign policy, and global analysis. Overlaps with GEOPOL 21's editorial scope and Spanish-language audience focus, with significantly stronger brand recognition.

Direct peers

• The Diplomat (Spain): Spanish-language digital magazine focused on international affairs, foreign policy, and geopolitics. Comparable to GEOPOL 21 in audience and editorial scope, with a more established newsroom and B2B/government subscriber base.
• El Orden Mundial (EOM): Digital-first Spanish-language media platform explaining global geopolitics with maps, articles, and visual storytelling. Most direct competitor to GEOPOL 21 given the overlapping D2C subscription model, Spanish-language geopolitical focus, and map/visual content format.
• Le Monde Diplomatique en Español: Spanish edition of the global diplomatic and geopolitical affairs magazine, providing long-form analysis on international relations. Comparable editorial style and Spanish-language audience, though with a more left-leaning perspective that contrasts with GEOPOL 21's stated European liberal-democratic editorial line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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