What Mayma does

Mayma is a Latin American non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 2007 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with legally separate operating entities in Chile and Mexico and a staff of approximately 35 employees. The organization describes itself as committed to accelerating the transition toward a conscious, inclusive, and regenerative economy by empowering social and environmental entrepreneurs and promoting regenerative territory development.

Mayma's work is organized into three program areas: Regenerative Territories, which transforms local communities by regenerating water, land, and culture through initiatives such as Mayma Azul (sustainable aquaculture) and mayma BIO (regenerative agriculture); Impact Accelerator, which supports innovative triple-impact startups with investment readiness preparation, open innovation programs (including a healthcare entrepreneurship track), and sustainable value chain initiatives; and Mayma Academy, which builds collaborative leadership and business skills among social and environmental entrepreneurs. There is no proprietary technology product; the platform is essentially a programmatic and community-based service delivery model rather than a software product.

Mayma's business model is that of a grant-funded non-profit. The organization does not sell commercial products or services and has no public pricing. It is funded through institutional donors and partners, with Visa Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Foundation identified as core and supporting financial partners respectively, alongside ecosystem partners including ProMujer, Sistema B, and Rewilding. The go-to-market combines community-led engagement (entrepreneur community across three LATAM countries) with event-driven touchpoints (demo days, accelerator cohorts, investment readiness programs), supported by social media, an annual Impact Report, and direct program delivery by Mayma's own staff.

Name

Mayma

Legal name

Contribuir al Desarrollo Local Civil Association

Website

https://mayma.lat

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mayma is a Latin American NGO founded in 2007 that empowers social and environmental entrepreneurs across Argentina, Chile, and Mexico through three programs: Regenerative Territories, Impact Accelerator, and Mayma Academy, funded by institutional donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK), Community Development & Social Impact Programs (EDAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Social entrepreneurship support
• Regenerative territory programs
• Impact investment readiness
• NGO community development
• Entrepreneur capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding and Donor Support: Mayma operates as an NGO receiving funding from donors and partners including Visa Foundation, Johnson & Johnson Foundation, and other institutional funders to support its accelerator programs and regenerative territory initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mayma is a Latin American NGO that empowers social and environmental entrepreneurs through three integrated program areas: Regenerative Territories transforms local communities by regenerating water, land, and culture; Impact Accelerator supports triple-impact startups tackling food, climate, and social challenges with investment readiness preparation and open innovation; and Mayma Academy educates, supports, and connects entrepreneurs committed to socio-environmental transformation across Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.

Product overview

Mayma is a Latin American NGO that offers a portfolio of impact programs organized into three main areas: Regenerative Territories, Impact Accelerator, and Mayma Academy. Regenerative Territories (including Mayma Azul and mayma BIO) focuses on regenerating water, land, and culture in local communities through sustainable aquaculture and agriculture. Impact Accelerator (including Inversión preparation programs for Argentina and Mexico, open innovation, and sustainable value chain tracks) empowers triple-impact startups with investment readiness and business development support. Mayma Academy provides education and capacity building for social and environmental entrepreneurs. Together, these programs form an integrated ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs throughout their journey from ideation to investment and scaling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mayma Azul: Regenerative Territories program focused on marine/aquatic ecosystem regeneration
• Mayma BIO

Products and services

• Regenerative Territories Program focused on transforming local communities by regenerating water, land, and culture across Latin America. Encompasses initiatives such as Mayma Azul (sustainable aquaculture and marine ecosystem regeneration in Chile and Argentina) and mayma BIO (regenerative agriculture and land restoration), and integrates MSMEs into resilient value chains in tourism, agriculture, and aquaculture.
• Impact Accelerator Program that empowers innovative triple-impact startups tackling food, climate, and social challenges in the region. Includes Preparación para la Inversión (Investment Readiness) tracks in Argentina and Mexico, an Innovación abierta (Open Innovation) track focused on healthcare entrepreneurship, and a Cadena de valor + Sustentable (Sustainable Value Chain) track helping enterprises integrate sustainable practices.
• Mayma Academy Educational program that strengthens collaborative leadership and business skills in social and environmental entrepreneurs across Latin America. Mayma Academy develops the capabilities of impact-driven founders through training, mentorship, and connection to the broader regenerative economy community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 startups presented impact projects to attract investment in Argentina
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• ProMujercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on entrepreneurship for impact that empowers women. Mayma and ProMujer collaborate to support women entrepreneurs through joint programs combining Mayma's impact expertise with ProMujer's focus on women's economic empowerment.
• Sistema BsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSistema B is part of the B Corp ecosystem in Latin America. Mayma's alignment with Sistema B positions both organizations within the broader movement for business as a force for good.
• RewildingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRewilding focuses on ecosystem restoration. Mayma's Regenerative Territories work aligns with rewilding principles, supporting projects that regenerate aquatic and land ecosystems.
• Constanza GorleriminorOthersIndividual partner who describes Mayma as a valuable ally that inspires resonance with entrepreneurial spirit, driving positive impact for people and the planet through conscious action.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AVINA: Latin American impact foundation funding collaborative initiatives for sustainable development across the region. Comparable to Mayma through its focus on LATAM socio-environmental transformation and multi-stakeholder community-building, though AVINA operates at a much larger philanthropic scale.
• IDB Lab: Innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank supporting impact entrepreneurship in LAC. Comparable to Mayma as a funder and program partner in the regional impact-entrepreneurship ecosystem, though operating as a multilateral with very different scale and mandate.
• Acumen LatAm: Impact-investment arm of Acumen focused on Latin America, backing social enterprises serving low-income communities. Comparable to Mayma in mission and entrepreneur-support orientation, though Acumen deploys capital directly while Mayma focuses on pipeline and readiness.
• Ashoka: Global network supporting leading social entrepreneurs ('Ashoka Fellows'). Comparable to Mayma through its social-entrepreneurship fellowship and ecosystem-building model, though Ashoka operates globally and at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Village Capital: Global impact-investment accelerator that supports early-stage impact-driven ventures, with strong LATAM presence. Directly comparable to Mayma's Impact Accelerator in cohort model, peer-selection methodology, and investment-readiness preparation.
• New Ventures: Mexico- and LATAM-headquartered accelerator supporting sustainable and impact businesses. Highly comparable to Mayma given shared focus on accelerating triple-impact startups, investment readiness, and sustainable value chains across Latin America.
• Echoing Green: Fellowship and accelerator for emerging social-impact leaders, with growing LATAM exposure. Comparable to Mayma's Academy and Accelerator in identifying and supporting high-potential social/environmental entrepreneurs through structured programs.
• NESsT: Nonprofit that develops social enterprises in emerging markets across LATAM and Eastern Europe. Comparable to Mayma through its focus on enterprise-level solutions to poverty and environmental challenges and its multi-country operating footprint.

Regional players

• Pomona Impact: LATAM-rooted impact fund and ecosystem builder supporting purpose-driven businesses. Comparable to Mayma through its focus on connecting impact entrepreneurs with capital and capability, though more investment-fund than program-operator.

Others

• Sistema B: LATAM B Corp movement certifying and mobilizing purpose-driven businesses. Listed as a partner of Mayma; adjacent as ecosystem participant shaping the same regenerative-economy narrative rather than running accelerators or communities directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCn22e9d4Nr5QOVXHtACutlw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comunidadmayma
• Instagraminstagram.com/comunidadmayma

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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