Investoria

What Investoria does

Investoria (Fundación Investoria) is an Ecuadorian civil society organization and think-and-action tank founded in 2020 and formally constituted under Ecuadorian law in 2021 (registration MIES-CGAJ-DOS-2021-0420-M). It is headquartered in Quito with a 5-person core team and operates in the sustainable development, open government, gender equality, climate action, and electoral integrity verticals. Its product portfolio is research- and content-led rather than a unified software platform, and includes the Visualizador de Datos (interactive Ecuadorian data dashboards covering crime, transit, water access, urban growth, gender, and care services), the Panorama Electoral 2025 perception tool, the Calculadora de la Huella de Corrupción, the Revista Análisis Coyuntural journal, an infographic library, virtual courses on SDGs and Agenda 2030, and a regular blog covering Ecuadorian public affairs. Underlying technology is conventional web-based data visualization and online course infrastructure, with no disclosed AI/ML components, public APIs, or SDKs.

The organization's business model combines research and consulting services, course and training fees (delivered in partnership with Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja and SDSN Andes), and grant funding from international development partners including USAID (financial partner), UN Women, UNICEF, CARE International, and SDSN Andes. Customer segments span local and national governments, civil society organizations, universities and academia (course delivery and research collaboration), and citizens/general public (open-access tools and content). Distribution relies on digital channels — the investoria.org website, online courses, social media (8000+ followers), coalition networks such as the Coalición de Jóvenes por los ODS Ecuador 2030, and university partnerships. The go-to-market is community-led, centered on generating evidence, facilitating multi-stakeholder convenings, and building capacities through education and collaborative initiatives across Ecuador with regional extension to Latin America.

Name

Investoria

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN INVESTORIA

Website

https://investoria.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Investoria is an Ecuadorian nonprofit think tank that uses data visualization, research publications, virtual courses, and coalition convening to advance sustainable development, open government, gender equality, and electoral integrity for governments, civil society, universities, and citizens in Ecuador and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Development Research and Advisory Services

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Partnerships (EDADALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ), Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Political Science) (EDAGABAD)

Keywords

• Sustainable development research
• Data visualization tools
• Policy research consulting
• Civil society organization
• Sustainable development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research and Consulting Services: The organization generates revenue through commissioned research, policy analysis, and consulting services for governments, civil society organizations, and international bodies on sustainable development topics.
2. Course and Training Programs: Virtual and in-person courses on sustainable development topics, with partnerships with universities like UTPL for course delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Investoria is a civil society think-and-action center that produces evidence-based research, interactive data visualization dashboards, virtual courses, analytical publications, and citizen engagement tools on sustainable development, gender equality, climate action, and open government topics in Ecuador and Latin America. Its deliverables include themed interactive data visualizers, the Panorama Electoral 2025 electoral perception tool, the Calculadora de la Huella de Corrupción corruption calculator, the Revista Análisis Coyuntural journal, and SDG-focused virtual courses delivered in partnership with universities. The organization serves governments, civil society organizations, universities, international bodies, and citizens through commissioned research, consulting, training, and coalition-based advocacy.

Product overview

Investoria is a civil society organization (think tank) focused on sustainable development in Ecuador and Latin America. Rather than a unified software product, it offers a portfolio of research-based content platforms and interactive tools including: the Visualizador de Datos (interactive data dashboards with themed visualizers), the Panorama Electoral 2025 (electoral survey tool), the Calculadora de la Huella de la Corrupción (corruption calculator), blog content, virtual courses on SDGs, the Revista Análisis Coyuntural (analytical journal), and infographic collections. These offerings work together to promote evidence-based decision-making and citizen engagement in sustainable development topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Calculadora de la Huella de Corrupción: A citizen tool to observe and measure perception of corruption in daily life, featuring 20 questions to assess personal exposure to corruption.
• Panorama Electoral 2025
• Visualizador de Datos

Products and services

• Visualizador de Datos Interactive data dashboard platform featuring multiple themed visualizers including criminality maps, traffic accidents, water access points, urban population growth, gender analysis, and care services distribution across Ecuador, designed for citizens, researchers, and policymakers exploring social, economic, and environmental data.
• Panorama Electoral 2025 Electoral perception survey tool and results visualizer for national elections, enabling citizens and journalists to observe and explore citizen perception data in real time ahead of elections.
• Calculadora de la Huella de Corrupción Interactive calculator tool that generates reflection on corruption exposure levels by users, covering both obvious and everyday corruption scenarios through 20 questions, designed for citizens and educators interested in anti-corruption awareness.
• Curso Virtual ODS en Ecuador Virtual course on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Ecuador and their application to citizen initiatives, offered to students, professionals, and citizens with group discounts and scholarships for vulnerable populations, and delivered in partnership with universities such as UTPL and SDSN Andes.
• Revista Análisis Coyuntural Periodic analytical journal publication covering open government, citizen security, women's issues, and electoral processes in Ecuador, intended for researchers, journalists, policymakers, and civil society actors.
• Guía Ciudadana para Luchar contra la Corrupción Citizen guide identifying corruption types and proposing alternative actions at individual, community, and institutional levels to combat corruption, designed for citizens, educators, and civil society organizations.
• Seguimiento al Plan de Gobierno 2021-2025 Government plan monitoring tool that tracks available indicator baselines from the 2021-2025 Ecuadorian government campaign proposals and maps them to the 17 SDGs, designed for citizens, journalists, and oversight bodies to evaluate government accountability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8000+ social media followers demonstrating community reach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational UN agency working on gender equality and women's empowerment. Investoria collaborates on gender and diversities initiatives and has published joint analysis on gender-based issues in Ecuador.
• UNICEF EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Children's Fund operating in Ecuador. Investoria partners on child welfare, youth development, and gender equality programs.
• CARE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Partners with Investoria on gender equality, women's empowerment, and economic justice initiatives in Ecuador.
• SDSN Andes (Red de Soluciones para el Desarrollo Sostenible)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable Development Solutions Network for the Andean region. Collaborates with Investoria on SDG courses and territorialization initiatives.
• Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate university in Ecuador. Partners with Investoria to deliver virtual courses on SDGs, territorialization, and Agenda 2030 through their continuous education platform.
• DatalatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerData and technology organization. Co-produced the report 'Emerging Organizations of Ecuadorian Civil Society and their role in democracy' with Investoria, supported by USAID.
• Cuadrante SurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and analysis organization. Collaborated with Investoria on analysis of the Proposed Law for Control of Irregular Capital Flows.
• Coalición de Jóvenes por los ODS Ecuador 2030coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of youth organizations promoting SDGs in Ecuador. Investoria is a founding member; jointly develops youth proposals for elections and SDG advocacy.
• Fundación KiruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcuadorian foundation. Partnered with Investoria in the coalition for youth development initiatives.
• Fundación Somos EcuadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcuadorian foundation. Member of the Coalición de Jóvenes por los ODS Ecuador 2030 with Investoria.
• Coalición Feminista UniversitariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity feminist coalition. Partner in youth SDG coalition coordinated by Investoria.
• Colectivo Mashcas Líderes Verdes en AcciónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental youth collective. Partner in youth SDG coalition coordinated by Investoria.
• Asociación ASIRISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcuadorian association. Partner in youth SDG coalition coordinated by Investoria.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• CIPPEC: Argentina-based public policy think tank focused on evidence-based policy research. Comparable as a Latin American civil society research organization producing policy reports, though operating at substantially larger scale and primarily in Argentina.
• WOLA (Washington Office on Latin America): U.S.-based research and advocacy organization focused on Latin American policy. Comparable in civil society research model and engagement on governance, human rights, and democracy in the region, though based in Washington, D.C.
• Dejusticia: Colombia-based think tank focused on social justice, human rights, and drug policy reform. Comparable as a regionally influential Latin American civil society research organization producing rigorous policy analysis, though with a narrower thematic focus.
• IMCO (Instituto Mexicano para la Competitividad): Mexico-based independent think tank producing evidence-based research on public policy, accountability, and transparency. Comparable in nonprofit research model and use of data-driven analysis to inform public debate, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Ethos Laboratorio de Políticas Públicas: Mexico-based independent think tank focused on anti-corruption, transparency, and accountability. Comparable in mission alignment with Investoria's anti-corruption and open government work, though operating at larger scale and primarily in Mexico.

Direct peers

• Grupo FARO: Ecuadorian civil society think tank focused on public policy, governance, transparency, and citizen engagement. Directly comparable to Investoria in mission, geographic focus, and the combination of research, data tools, and policy advocacy in Ecuador.
• Fundación Esquel Ecuador: Ecuadorian foundation working on sustainable development, citizen participation, and policy research. Comparable in nonprofit operating model, focus on Ecuador and Latin America, and engagement with international development partners.
• Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano: Ecuador-based foundation focused on sustainable development, environmental governance, and conflict resolution. Comparable as a small Ecuadorian civil society organization producing research and convening multi-stakeholder dialogues on development issues.

Broad incumbents

• FLACSO Ecuador: Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences — academic research institution producing policy-relevant research on development, governance, and social issues. Comparable in research mission and Ecuador focus, though much larger and academically focused rather than advocacy-driven.

Emerging players

• Centro de Estudios Fiscales (CEF): Independent fiscal and economic policy research organization. Comparable as a small, evidence-based research outfit producing policy analysis, though with a narrower fiscal-policy focus and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InvestoriaEc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/investoriaec
• Facebookfacebook.com/InvestoriaEc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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