Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce

What Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce does

The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce (PERUSA) is a private 501(c)(6)-style non-profit chamber of commerce founded on November 8, 1990, and headquartered at 95 Merrick Way, 3rd floor, Coral Gables, Florida. Its functional purpose is to facilitate bilateral trade and commercial relationships between the United States and Peru, serving Peruvian and Latin American businesses seeking US market entry alongside US companies pursuing Peruvian and LATAM opportunities, with a secondary audience of students and young professionals.

PERUSA operates on a tiered recurring-membership model with five published tiers (Benefactor $5,000, Trustee $1,500, Corporate $450, Personal $150, Student $50) plus event programming, sponsorships, and the 4-day Misión Empresarial Business Mission workshop. Core products include the PERUSA Digital Platform (launched 2024) for exclusive member access, directory listings, and tutorials; flagship events Peru Gourmet (annual), Happy Hours, Gala Dinners, and Webinars; structured Rueda de Negocios business matchmaking; the Card Benefits discount program; and the Business Mission delivered in partnership with PROMPERÚ and the Peruvian Consulate in Miami. Underlying technology is light: a WordPress-based website, the PERUSA member platform, JoinIt-powered membership management, and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). There is no proprietary AI, no mobile app, and no public API.

Revenue is non-disclosed and driven by annual subscription dues, event registration and sponsorship, and the Business Mission program. With approximately 17 employees, a 1,500+ contact database, and aggregated member/friend sales volume reported in excess of $20M annually (a member-network metric, not chamber revenue), the organization functions as a community-led, event-driven trade intermediary rather than a software or services company.

Name

Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://peruvianchamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce (PERUSA) is a Coral Gables-based non-profit founded in 1990 that connects Peruvian, Latin American, and US businesses through tiered membership, the PERUSA digital platform, and annual events such as Peru Gourmet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Gables

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues collected across five tiers (Benefactor $5,000, Trustee $1,500, Corporate $450, Personal $150, Student $50) providing access to networking events, business directories, and member benefits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce (PERUSA) is a non-profit membership organization that promotes bilateral trade and commercial relations between the United States and Peru. It sells tiered annual memberships (Benefactor, Trustee, Corporate, Personal, Student) that grant access to networking events, business directories, trade referrals, and an exclusive digital member platform. Its primary event offerings include the annual Peru Gourmet tasting event, Happy Hour networking sessions, Gala Dinners, educational webinars, and the four-day Misión Empresarial business mission program in Miami.

Product overview

Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce (PERUSA) operates as a chamber of commerce organization, not a unified software platform. Its core offerings include a digital membership platform providing exclusive member access, and a tiered membership program with five levels (Benefactor, Trustee, Corporate, Personal, Student) offering networking, event access, and promotional benefits. The organization hosts signature events including the annual Peru Gourmet tasting event, Happy Hour networking gatherings, Gala Dinner celebrations, educational webinars, and Business Conference (Rueda de Negocios) matchmaking sessions. Additional programs include the Misión Empresarial 4-day Miami business mission and a Card Benefits discount program with partner restaurants and service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered annual membership offerings — Benefactor ($5,000/year), Trustee ($1,500/year), Corporate ($450/year), Personal ($150/year), and Student ($50/year) — granting access to networking events, business directories, webinars, brand exposure, and trade referrals for companies and professionals interested in US-Peru trade.
• PERUSA Digital Platform An exclusive member-facing digital platform providing directory listings, networking tools, communication channels, and member benefits access for the Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce community.
• Peru Gourmet Annual Tasting Event Annual flagship tasting event in Miami that brings together the best Peruvian restaurants and pisco and wine distributors to promote Peruvian gastronomy in the USA; serves as a key marketing platform for Peruvian food and beverage businesses seeking US market exposure.
• Happy Hour Networking Events Regular networking gatherings for members to meet, expand professional contacts, and create business relationships throughout the United States and LATAM.
• Gala Dinner Annual formal gala dinner event celebrating achievements and milestones of the Peruvian American business community, including the 35th Anniversary celebration in 2025.
• Educational Webinars Educational online sessions covering topics such as AI tools for businesses, obtaining a US university degree, protecting one's legacy, immigration, taxes, and investment — accessible to members and the broader business community.
• Rueda de Negocios (Business Conference) Virtual business matchmaking events connecting members with potential commercial partners and business opportunities through structured networking sessions.
• Misión Empresarial (Business Mission Program) A four-day intensive business mission program in Miami including workshops on US market entry, legal requirements, tax obligations, visas, financial credits, real estate investments, logistics, networking with business owners, accommodation, and a gala dinner — designed for international entrepreneurs seeking US market entry.
• Card Benefits Discount Program Member discount program providing 10-25% savings at partner Peruvian restaurants (Taipa, Aromas del Perú, El Tayta, Ceviche Lovers, 1111 Peruvian Bistro) and services including M&M Worldwide courier and Cocina Saludable 5 Continentes catering.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PROMPERÚcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Peru's export promotion agency supporting the 2023 Business Mission program with promotional materials and market expertise.
• Consulado General del Perú en MiamicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Peruvian Consulate in Miami supporting the Business Mission program and promoting trade activities.
• FEBICHAMmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Federation of Latin American Chambers of Commerce with 20,000+ users, providing newsletter advertising and cross-promotion to member chambers.
• Cámara de Comercio de LimacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 1990Formal trade agreement signed between the chamber and Lima Chamber of Commerce to share commercial opportunities and valuable market information, facilitating bilateral trade relations.
• Asociación de Exportadores (ADEX)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 1990Formal partnership established to share trade opportunities and market intelligence between Peruvian exporters and the chamber network.
• Sociedad Nacional Industrial (SNI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 1990Partnership with Peru's main industrial association to promote trade and investment between the two countries.
• Amcham (Cámara de Comercio Americana del Perú)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 1990Lima American Chamber of Commerce partnership for sharing commercial opportunities and cross-promoting business activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce: One of the largest bilateral chambers in the US, offering a membership-and-events model for US-Mexico trade. Comparable in structure though significantly larger in scale and resources.
• Argentina-US Chamber of Commerce: Argentine-American bilateral chamber providing comparable trade promotion, networking events, and tiered membership services for the Argentine diaspora and US-Argentina trade.
• FEBICHAM (Federation of Latin American Chambers of Commerce in the US): Federation of binational Latin American chambers in the US; PERUSA is a member chamber. Provides cross-promotion, newsletter reach, and collective programming across the same membership-organization model.
• AmCham Peru (Cámara de Comercio Americana del Perú): Peru's American Chamber of Commerce; formal bilateral counterpart organization with a mutual partnership agreement. Operates the same chamber-of-commerce model in the opposite geography, serving US-Peru trade interests.
• Colombia-US Chamber of Commerce (ColAmCham): Colombian-American bilateral chamber operating a comparable membership-driven model with tiered memberships, networking events, and trade promotion. Direct structural peer serving similar diaspora and trade audiences.
• Brazil-US Chamber of Commerce: Analogous bilateral chamber promoting US-Brazil trade using the same membership, event, and trade-mission model. Directly comparable in structure, value proposition, and customer base.
• Chile-California Chamber of Commerce: Regional bilateral chamber serving Chilean-American trade interests with a similar membership, event, and trade-mission model. Operates in the same US geography (West Coast) with comparable tiered dues.

Broad incumbents

• World Trade Center Miami: Larger Miami-based trade organization offering comparable trade promotion, networking, and event programming. Serves overlapping South Florida business audiences but operates with broader geography and institutional backing.
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: Headline Miami business chamber offering membership tiers, networking events, and trade programs. Much larger and broader in scope, but competes for the same corporate members and event sponsorships in the South Florida market.

Regional players

• Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber in the same city as PERUSA's headquarters. Serves overlapping member businesses in Coral Gables with a broader (non-bilateral) mandate, making it a substitute for some corporate membership dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PeruvianChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peruvianchamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/perusachamber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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