Somos Cedemil

What Somos Cedemil does

Somos Cedemil (legal name Fundación Cecilia Detry de Milberg) is an Argentine non-profit foundation founded in 1990, headquartered on a 6-hectare accessible facility in Los Cardales, Buenos Aires Province, with a legal domicile in Buenos Aires city. Its mission is the vocational training and supported employment of people with intellectual disabilities, anchored by a methodology that uses standardized psychometric instruments (Quality of Life Scale, Self-Determination Scale, Support Intensity Scale) and individualized career plans. The organization is overseen by a Comisión Directiva and led operationally by a Director (Verónica Prado since 2012) and department heads covering training, evaluation, admissions, sales, logistics, and communications.

The foundation operates five interconnected service units under the registered SOMOS brand (developed 2013): Somos Empleo (supported employment and labor insertion), Somos Formadores (training, Escuela de Familias, corporate advisory), Somos Cocineros (gourmet food production—jams, honey, sauces, cookies, alfajores—plus restaurant and catering services), Somos Valor Agregado (third-party outsourcing of assembly, packaging, quality control, and delivery), and Somos de la Tierra (agricultural cultivation on 2.5 hectares plus landscaping and pool maintenance). Production follows a same-day preparation model with no preservatives or additives, supported by agronomy professionals and food safety certifications (SNP Disposición N° 098/14, Ministry of Labor REGICE 02-1753, municipal habilitación).

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: B2B outsourcing contracts with corporate clients (named clients include Ferrero Argentina, RAPSODIA, Mapa Virulana, Ermoplast, and Amenities y diseños), corporate catering and institutional food services, artisanal gourmet product sales at regional events (Caminos y Sabores, Expo Estética, Polo de las Estrellas, Tour del Polo), home delivery in CABA and Greater Buenos Aires, ambulant sales in Los Cardales, agricultural product sales, landscaping services, and a recurring donation program with tax-deductible contributions (up to 5% under Argentine Income Tax Law Article 81). The foundation's public benefit status grants IVA exemption (Responsable Exento), enabling competitive pricing on outsourcing services. Marketing is primarily event-driven, with limited digital presence beyond a basic website and an online donation portal.

Name

Somos Cedemil

Legal name

Fundación Cecilia Detry de Milberg

Website

https://somoscedemil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Somos Cedemil is an Argentine non-profit foundation that provides vocational training and supported employment for people with intellectual disabilities through five service units: supported employment, training, gourmet food production and catering, third-party outsourcing, and agriculture. It serves corporate clients (e.g., Ferrero Argentina, RAPSODIA) and individual consumers in Buenos Aires Province and CABA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Cardales

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Gourmet Product Sales: Production and sale of gourmet products including alfajores, cookies, breads, jams, preserves, and gourmet sauces under the Somos Cocineros brand. Sold at events, fairs, and point-of-sale locations.
2. Third-party Services: Outsourcing services including assembly, packaging, bagging, sealing, classification, quality control, and accessory assembly for corporate clients. Entities with public benefit status exempt from taxes can offer competitive pricing.
3. Restaurant and Catering Services: Institutional food service for businesses, corporate breakfast catering, and full-service catering including food, beverages, linens, cutlery, chefs, waiters, and post-event cleaning.
4. Agricultural Production and Services: Cultivation and sale of seasonal produce and garden maintenance services including parks, gardens, and pool maintenance with modern equipment.
5. Donations and Sponsorship: Monetary donations through bank deposits, transfers, and monthly credit card contributions via godparent system. Donors receive tax benefits under Argentine tax law.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Somos Cedemil is a non-profit foundation that provides vocational training and supported employment for people with intellectual disabilities through five operational units. It commercializes gourmet food products (jams, cookies, alfajores, sauces, breads) under Somos Cocineros, offers outsourced assembly, packaging, and quality control services to corporate clients under Somos Valor Agregado, runs restaurant and catering services, and cultivates agricultural products on a 2.5-hectare farm. The organization funds its social mission through product sales, B2B services, catering contracts, and individual/corporate donations.

Product overview

Somos Cedemil operates as a unified platform of five interconnected service units focused on employment and professional development for people with disabilities. The core offerings include: Somos Empleo (supported employment and job placement services), Somos Formadores (training programs and family education), Somos Cocineros (gourmet food production, restaurant, and catering), Somos Valor Agregado (outsourced manufacturing and packaging services), and Somos de la Tierra (agricultural cultivation and landscaping services). These units work together to provide a comprehensive pathway from training through competitive employment, with products and services sold commercially to generate sustainable employment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Somos Empleo: Work experience and employment support unit for people with disabilities
• Somos Formadores
• Somos Cocineros
• Somos Valor Agregado
• Somos de la Tierra
• SOMOS

Products and services

• Somos Empleo Supported employment and job placement services for people with intellectual disabilities, including job training, work experience placement, and supported employment programs to facilitate integration into the competitive labor market. For individuals with disabilities seeking employment integration.
• Somos Formadores Training and education services including a Family School, professional development courses, and consulting/advisory services for companies and institutions on hiring and integrating people with disabilities. For families, professionals, and corporate clients.
• Somos Cocineros Gourmet food production unit producing natural additive-free jams, honey, sauces, cookies, and alfajores under the Somos Cocineros brand, combined with restaurant and catering services for events and corporate functions. For individual consumers and corporate clients.
• Somos Valor Agregado Outsourced business services including assembly, packaging, bagging, sealing, classification, quality control, and product finishing for corporate clients, complemented by delivery and street vending services for the foundation's own gourmet products. For manufacturing and retail enterprise clients.
• Somos de la Tierra Agricultural and horticultural unit cultivating seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs on 2.5 hectares, complemented by park, garden, and pool maintenance services using modern equipment. For corporate clients, institutions, and individual consumers of fresh produce.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% of Foundation graduates are currently employed in competitive positions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación PROMI: Spanish non-profit operating sheltered workshops, vocational training, and contract services for people with disabilities. Listed on Cedemil's links page and matches Cedemil's multi-line social-enterprise structure.
• Camphill Communities: International network of intentional communities providing supported employment and agricultural/production activities for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable to Cedemil's combined agricultural (Somos de la Tierra) and employment mission.
• Grupo Gureak: Basque social enterprise providing employment for people with disabilities across multiple business lines (industrial assembly, catering, gardening, food production). Closely comparable to Cedemil's multi-unit SOMOS model and is explicitly listed on Cedemil's own 'links of interest' page.
• Lantegi Batuak: Spanish social enterprise offering supported employment, vocational training, and contract manufacturing/services for people with disabilities. Closely aligned to Cedemil's Somos Valor Agregado and Somos Empleo units.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco Foundation / Fundación Adecco: Large corporate-affiliated foundation providing supported employment for people with disabilities across multiple geographies. Comparable to Somos Formadores and Somos Valor Agregado in offering employer-facing disability-inclusion advisory and outsourcing.
• Specialisterne: Global social enterprise focused on employment for people with autism and similar disabilities, operating assessment, training, and supported-employment programs. Comparable to Cedemil's Somos Empleo and standardized SIS/Quality-of-Life evaluation methodology.
• Plena Inclusión (formerly FEAPS): Spanish umbrella organization representing disability-service providers, including supported-employment social enterprises. Cited on Cedemil's links page as an institutional reference for the disability-services sector.

Regional players

• Hogar El Árbol Familiar: Argentine residential and day-program organization serving people with disabilities, where Cedemil's Coordinator previously served as Vicedirector. Regional peer in the disability-services ecosystem, less commercially diversified than Cedemil.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci%C3%B3n-cecilia-detry-de-milberg

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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