Lanbide

What Lanbide does

Lanbide (legal name: Lanbide - Euskal Enplegu Zerbitzu Publikoa / Servicio Público Vasco de Empleo) is the official public employment service of the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain, established in 2011 under Law 3/2011 and currently governed by Law 15/2023 and Decree 93/2025. It operates as an autonomous administrative organism (organismo autónomo administrativo) under the Basque Government's Department of Economy, Labour and Employment. The organization executes the full scope of active and passive employment policies transferred from Spain's national SEPE via Royal Decree 1441/2010, including job intermediation, vocational training funding, career guidance, contract communication (Contrat@), disability employment programs, and income support benefits such as the Renta de Garantía de Ingresos (RGI) and the Prestación Complementaria de Vivienda.\n\nThe service platform is built around a web-based architecture hosted within the euskadi.eus portal infrastructure, comprising the Lanbidenet personal area, the Eskaintzen Bilatzailea (job offers search), the Ikastaroen Bilatzailea (training course catalog), the Egoitza Elektronikoa (electronic office for companies), and supplementary tools such as Konektalan (a digital employment community) and the Merkalan Azoka (employment fair). The organization also executes the European EURES network functions for cross-border job mobility within the EEA and the LANEAN cross-border labor project. Physical service delivery is supported by a network of over 40 offices spanning the three Basque provinces, with services offered in Basque and Spanish. AI-related activity is limited to end-user training programs (Vital Bootcamps 26-27, BBK Bootcamps 2026) delivered in partnership with Fundación Vital and BBK; no proprietary AI models or ML-driven matching systems are documented.\n\nLanbide does not generate commercial revenue. It is funded entirely through the Basque Government's annual budget (Decree 109/2025 approved the 2025 budget), supplemented by European Social Fund co-financing, Next Generation EU allocations, and the administrative flow of subsidies and grants it distributes to employers, training centers, and job seekers. With 406 employees and operational coverage of all three Basque provinces, Lanbide functions as a regional one-stop-shop for labor market intermediation, training, and social inclusion services, distinct from but complementary to Spain's national SEPE.

Name

Lanbide

Legal name

Lanbide - Euskal Enplegu Zerbitzu Publikoa

Website

https://lanbide.euskadi.eus

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lanbide is the official Basque Public Employment Service, operating as a government entity under the Basque Government with 406 employees and over 40 offices across the Basque Country. It provides job intermediation, vocational training, career guidance, income support benefits, and employment subsidies to job seekers, employers, and training centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Employment Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality, Travel & Events Direct Hire (BPACAFAL)

Keywords

• Public employment services
• Vocational training programs
• Job intermediation services
• Income guarantee benefits
• Employment subsidies administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitoria, País Vasco / Euskadi

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices43 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Lanbide operates as a public entity funded primarily through the Basque Government budget. The organization manages public employment policies, training programs, and benefits administration within the Basque Country's jurisdiction.
2. European Social Fund (ESF) Grants: Lanbide administers and distributes European Social Fund grants to companies for employment subsidies, training, and workplace integration programs. The organization also receives EU funding for employment initiatives and Next Generation EU projects.
3. Subsidy and Grant Administration: The organization processes applications and distributes subsidies for employment creation, training, and social inclusion programs. Administrative fees or processing costs may be associated with grant management.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lanbide is the Basque Public Employment Service that provides free employment intermediation, vocational training, career guidance, and income support benefits (Renta de Garantía de Ingresos / Guaranteed Income Rent and housing supplement) to job seekers, alongside hiring subsidies, contract communication (Contrat@), and self-employment support services for companies. The entity also administers the registration and accreditation of training centres, orientation centres, offer management centres, and licensed placement agencies operating in the Basque labour market.

Product overview

Lanbide (Euskal Enplegu Zerbitzua / Servicio Vasco de Empleo) is the Basque Public Employment Service operating as a public law entity under the Basque Government. The organization offers a unified public employment service platform that integrates job search, training, career guidance, income support benefits, and business support services. The core offerings include the Lanbidenet personal portal for job seekers, the job offers search engine (Eskaintzen Bilatzailea), training course catalog (Ikastaroen Bilatzailea), and income support programs (Prestazioak). Additional services encompass contract management (Contrat@), entrepreneurship support (Autoenplegua), disability employment programs, cross-border employment (LANEAN, EURES), and the Konektalan digital community. The platform serves individuals seeking employment, employers posting vacancies, and training centers, functioning as a comprehensive one-stop-shop for labor market intermediation in the Basque Country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lanbidenet - Nire Lanbidenet (My Lanbidenet) Personalised portal for registered users to manage their employment profile, receive job and training notifications, track application status, and communicate with employment advisors. Targeted at job seekers and registered Lanbide users in the Basque Country.
• Eskaintzen Bilatzailea (Job Offers Search) Job search engine allowing users to find employment opportunities across various sectors and locations in the Basque Country, updated daily with new listings. Targeted at job seekers and career changers.
• Ikastaroen Bilatzailea (Courses Search) Training course catalog enabling users to search and enrol in professional development courses to improve employability. Targeted at job seekers, employees seeking upskilling, and training centres.
• Prestazioak (Benefits) Income support programmes including the Renta de Garantía de Ingresos (Guaranteed Income Rent) and Prestación Complementaria de Vivienda (Housing Supplement), providing financial assistance to eligible Basque residents. Targeted at low-income citizens and those at risk of social exclusion.
• Contrat@ - Kontratuen Komunikazioa Electronic system for contract communication and management, enabling employers to submit employment contract documentation as required by labour law. Targeted at companies and HR departments operating in the Basque Country.
• Lan Mentoring Zerbitzua (Lan Mentoring Service) Succession and age management service for SMEs, providing guidance on generational transitions in the workforce and knowledge transfer from older to younger employees. Targeted at SME owners and managers facing workforce succession challenges.
• Autoenplegua (Self-Employment Support) Support programmes for entrepreneurship and business creation, including guidance, subsidies, and resources for individuals starting their own businesses. Targeted at aspiring entrepreneurs and self-employed workers in the Basque Country.
• Enplegua eta Desgaitasuna (Employment and Disability) Programmes promoting employment of people with disabilities, including subsidies for companies hiring disabled workers and support for workplace adaptations. Targeted at companies hiring workers with disabilities and workers with disabilities seeking employment.
• Orientazioa (Guidance Services) Career guidance and orientation services provided through a network of orientation centres, offering personalised support for job seekers. Targeted at unemployed individuals and those at risk of unemployment.
• Prestakuntza Zentroak (Training Centres Registry) Registry and management of authorised training centres that deliver vocational training programmes approved and funded by Lanbide. Targeted at training centres seeking accreditation and funding within the Basque employment system.
• Konektalan Digital community promoting quality employment in the Basque Country, connecting professionals and employers through an online platform. Targeted at Basque workers and employers seeking quality employment connections.
• LANEAN Proiektua (LANEAN Cross-Border Project) Cross-border employment development project supporting the creation and maintenance of employment opportunities across the Basque-Spanish-French border region. Targeted at cross-border workers and employers in the Euroregion.
• Merkalan Azoka (Merkalan Fair) Employment fair and job marketplace event connecting employers with job seekers, featuring company presentations and networking opportunities. Targeted at Basque job seekers, employers, and training centres.
• Vital Bootcamps AI training bootcamp programme (26-27 edition) providing intensive artificial intelligence skills development, in collaboration with Fundación Vital. Targeted at professionals seeking AI specialisation.
• BBK Bootcamps AI specialisation bootcamp programme for 2026 offering grants for artificial intelligence training, in collaboration with BBK. Targeted at professionals seeking funded AI upskilling.
• EURES (European Employment Services) European job mobility network providing information and support for cross-border employment within the EU, including job listings, living/working condition information, and recruitment services. Targeted at EU workers and employers seeking cross-border placement.
• Errotze Programak (Arraigo / Rooting Programmes) Programmes designed to facilitate labour market integration and rooting employment for specific target groups facing barriers to employment. Targeted at vulnerable groups requiring tailored labour market integration support.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European EURES NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanbide executes EURES (European Employment Services) functions as part of the EU-wide network. This enables cross-border employment placement within the European Economic Area, including job matching between Basque workers and employers across EU member states.
• Fundación VitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Vital Bootcamps training programs focused on artificial intelligence skills development, with programs for 2026-2027.
• BBK (Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for BBK Bootcamps 2026 program specializing in artificial intelligence training and scholarships.
• Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration and cooperation with the national public employment service in exercising competencies within active and passive employment policies. Historical transfer of functions from this entity to the Basque Country.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Adecco España: Global private staffing leader with significant Spanish operations. Comparable to Lanbide as an employment services provider offering placement, training, and HR solutions; competes with Lanbide particularly for employer-side hiring services.
• LinkedIn: Global professional networking platform with extensive job-matching functionality. Comparable to Lanbide as a digital channel for job seeker-employer matching, particularly for skilled and professional roles, but without the public mandate, training subsidies, or income support benefits.
• Randstad España: Major global private staffing and recruitment firm operating in Spain. Comparable to Lanbide as a provider of employment intermediation services, but operates commercially across permanent placement, temporary staffing, and HR services without Lanbide's exclusive public mandate.
• ManpowerGroup España: Global private staffing and workforce solutions provider operating in Spain. Comparable to Lanbide as an employment services competitor offering permanent and temporary placement, workforce training, and career guidance to Spanish employers and job seekers.

Direct peers

• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): France's national public employment service. Comparable to Lanbide as a state-backed PES providing job placement, training, and unemployment benefits; Lanbide collaborates with France Travail through the EURES network for cross-border Franco-Spanish employment placement.
• Servicio Navarro de Empleo - SNE: Navarre's regional public employment service. Comparable to Lanbide as another autonomous-community PES in northern Spain with similar scope of job intermediation, training programs, and subsidy administration within its smaller jurisdiction.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA): Germany's Federal Employment Agency. Comparable to Lanbide as a public employment service providing job matching, vocational training administration, and unemployment benefits; partner within the EURES network for EU-wide labor mobility programs.
• SOC - Servei Públic d'Ocupació de Catalunya: Catalonia's regional public employment service. Highly comparable to Lanbide — both are autonomous-community PES entities that received transferred competencies from the national SEPE, operate parallel job-matching and training platforms, and manage EU-funded employment programs within their respective jurisdictions.
• SEPE - Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal: Spain's national public employment service. Directly comparable to Lanbide as the federal-level PES counterpart; Lanbide actually operates as a regional successor/partner to SEPE following the 2010 transfer of functions (Royal Decree 1441/2010), with documented collaboration agreements on active and passive employment policies.

Emerging players

• InfoJobs: Spain's leading private online job-matching platform. Comparable to Lanbide as a job-search intermediary for Spanish job seekers and employers, but operates as a commercial platform competing with Lanbide's Eskaintzen Bilatzailea for digital placement volume.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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