What ActionINVEST Caribbean does

ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. (ACI) is a Guyana-incorporated business coaching, training, and development company founded in 2018 by Vishnu Doerga, Keon Smith, and Davitri Doerga, and operating as the umbrella entity for products that grew out of the 2014 introduction of the ActionCOACH franchise to Guyana. Headquartered in Georgetown with a secondary office in Paramaribo, Suriname, the company serves small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, NGOs, and government entities across the Caribbean, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified as both an educational institution and a business development company.

ACI's core technology stack is a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) launched in 2021 containing 144 corporate training courses, complemented by the SeminarCLUB live bi-weekly online learning platform, the HerVenture mobile application for women entrepreneurs, and the WHY.os science-based personal discovery tool. Service offerings span ActionCOACH business and executive coaching, leadership and sales training, DISC and AccuMatch behavioral assessments, CTH-accredited Level 2 and Level 3 hospitality and tourism diplomas, Network in Action (NIA) structured referral networking, Who's Who business directories in Guyana and Suriname, International Business Conferences with B2B matching, and the Bankability Fund for Women (BF4W) equity financing program co-developed with the Cherie Blair Foundation and IDB Lab.

The business model is multi-stream: seat-based workshop revenue (GYD 6,000 per attendee), fixed-fee accredited programs (USD 600-1,500 for CTH diplomas), recurring LMS subscriptions, coaching retainers, directory listings, conference sponsorship, and equity deployment through BF4W (USD 10,000-30,000 tickets). Go-to-market combines direct sales through certified coaches, channel partnerships with UWI-ROYTEC and the University of Trinidad and Tobago for accredited program distribution, event-driven lead generation through annual business conferences, and community-led referral pipelines via NIA. Strategic alliances with ActionCOACH, CTH, Cherie Blair Foundation, IDB Lab, ExxonMobil Foundation, and Maxwell Leadership underpin both methodology access and grant-funded programming.

Name

ActionINVEST Caribbean

Legal name

ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc.

Website

https://actioninvest.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. is a Guyana-based, women-led business coaching and training firm that delivers ActionCOACH coaching, a 144-course corporate LMS, CTH-accredited hospitality diplomas, networking, and women-entrepreneur equity financing to SMBs and executives in Guyana and Suriname.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

Guyana

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Business Coaching Services: Revenue from expert business coaching services delivered by certified ActionCOACH coaches to entrepreneurs and organizations, focusing on improving profits, efficiency, and long-term strategies.
2. Corporate and Professional Training Programs: Fees from structured training programs including SeminarCLUB sessions, corporate training, soft skills training, hospitality training, leadership training, sales training, and ISO training.
3. Accredited Education Programs: Revenue from CTH (Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality) accredited programs including Level 2, Level 3 diplomas and certifications in hospitality and tourism management.
4. Learning Management System (LMS) Subscriptions: Cloud-based LMS with 144 courses offered to organizations for employee development with unlimited access, progress tracking, and digital certificates.
5. HR and Behavioral Assessments: Fees from DISC Communication Services and AccuMatch Behavioral Intelligence assessments for hiring and team development.
6. Consulting Services: Revenue from strategy, marketing, operations, financial, HR, compliance, technology, legal, social media, sustainability, sales, growth marketing, career coaching, and PR consulting services.
7. Business Directories and Conferences: Revenue from Who's Who business directories (Guyana and Suriname) and International Business Conferences featuring B2B matching services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. (ACI) provides business coaching, corporate training, executive and leadership development, and professional consulting services to entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations in Guyana and Suriname. The company delivers certified ActionCOACH business coaching, CTH-accredited hospitality and tourism programs, a cloud-based LMS with 144 courses, behavioral assessments (DISC and AccuMatch), and structured networking through Network in Action. ACI also operates the Bankability Fund for Women (BF4W), an equity-financing vehicle offering USD $10,000 to $30,000 investments to women-led businesses in partnership with IDB Lab and the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

Product overview

ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. (ACI) is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Educational Institution and Business Development Company offering a comprehensive portfolio of business coaching, training, and professional development services. The company operates a multi-product ecosystem consisting of: (1) Coaching Services including ActionCOACH Business Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Employee Engagement Coaching, and Executive Coaching; (2) Training Platforms including SeminarCLUB (online learning), Corporate Training, and a Cloud-based LMS with 144 courses covering Administrative Skills, Career Development, HR, Leadership, Personal Development, Sales & Marketing, Workplace Essentials, and Microsoft Office; (3) Specialized Programs including Sales Training, Leadership Training, International Trade (FITT), Youth Business Course (YESS Business Basics), and Hospitality & Tourism Training with CTH-accredited diplomas; (4) Assessment Tools including DISC Communication Services and AccuMatch Behavioral Intelligence; (5) Business Directories and Conferences including Who's Who in Guyana Business and Suriname Business directories and International Business Conferences; (6) Networking through Network in Action (NIA); (7) Strategic Planning tools including Planning Club and GrowthCLUB; (8) Digital Platforms including HerVenture (mobile app for women entrepreneurs) and WHY.os discovery tool; (9) Financing including the Bankability Fund for Women; and (10) Consulting Services spanning strategy, marketing, operations, HR, IT, legal, and more. The company also provides recruiting services and Maxwell Leadership resources. Founded in 2018, the company benefits from female ownership and leadership, with operations in Guyana and Suriname.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ActionCOACH: Business coaching services provider
• SeminarCLUB
• Network in Action (NIA)
• HerVenture
• Bankability Fund for Women (BF4W)
• Accumatch
• Who's Who in Guyana Business
• Who's Who in Suriname Business

Products and services

• ActionCOACH Business Coaching Structured business coaching services delivered by certified ActionCOACH business coaches to entrepreneurs and executives, focused on improving profits, efficiency, and long-term strategies through goal-setting, accountability systems, and time-tested business strategies.
• Executive Coaching Coaching services for business executives focused on planning, strategic development, and organizational growth.
• Employee Engagement Coaching Custom 12-week programs designed to boost employee engagement, foster team alignment and positive culture, and drive business success.
• Corporate Training Tailored training programs designed to enhance team performance, leadership capabilities, and organizational productivity for corporate clients.
• Corporate Training Learning Management System (LMS) Cloud-based Learning Management System with 144 courses covering Administrative Skills, Career Development, HR, Supervisors and Managers, Personal Development, Sales and Marketing, Workplace Essentials, and Microsoft Office Specialist modules; offers unlimited access, self-paced learning, progress tracking, and digital certificates on a subscription basis.
• SeminarCLUB Online learning platform delivering live bi-weekly business education sessions by certified ActionCOACHes covering marketing, sales, leadership, time management, and business systems with interactive discussions and a supportive learning community.
• Sales Training Sales training program including a 12-week ActionCOACH Sales Training course covering mindset, prospecting, lead qualification, and customized sales techniques; priced at GYD $1,200 per person for the 12-week course.
• CTH Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism 12-month (10 months academic + 2 months industrial attachment) CTH-accredited foundation diploma covering Essentials of Human Resources and Business Computing, Marketing and Customer Relationships, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Tourism and Hospitality Operations, and Essential Study Skills. Total course fee: USD $1,500.
• CTH Level 2 Award in Restaurant & Bar Service Approximately 2-month CTH-accredited program including industrial attachment, covering Customer Service Skills and Restaurant & Bar Service 1 & 2. Classes held 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, 3 days per week. Total course fee: USD $600.
• Hospitality & Tourism Training Training programs designed to elevate service standards in the hospitality industry, including certification pathways for businesses meeting excellence in service quality.
• DISC Communication Services Behavioral intelligence assessment tool identifying personality styles (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) to enhance workplace communication, team collaboration, hiring, and leadership.
• AccuMatch Behavioral Intelligence Services Behavioral intelligence tools and insights to assess and understand behavior patterns, empowering teams and leaders to improve communication, performance, and collaboration.
• International Business Conference Guyana Annual conference fostering collaboration between international and regional businesses in Guyana, offering B2B matching, networking, investment opportunities, and strategic discussions.
• International Business Conference Suriname Annual conference fostering collaboration between international and regional businesses in Suriname.
• Network in Action (NIA) Business networking organization offering structured networking groups, referral pathways, and technological resources including website and mobile application for connecting members across Guyana and Suriname.
• Who's Who in Guyana Business Directory Guyana's premier business directory showcasing leading organizations, promoting networking and strategic partnerships to support regional economic growth.
• Who's Who in Suriname Business Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ happy clients served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and supporting.

• Cherie Blair Foundation for WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic co-financing collaboration for the Bankability Fund for Women, providing equity finance to women-led businesses in Guyana. The partnership combines financial resources and expertise in women entrepreneurship support.
• ActionCOACHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive ActionCOACH franchise partnership providing access to global business coaching methodologies, tools, training programs, and certified coach network for delivering business coaching services.
• CTH (Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership for delivering CTH-accredited hospitality and tourism certification programs including Level 2, Level 3 Foundation Diploma, and advanced certifications.
• UWI-ROYTECsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partnership with University of the West Indies - Regional Open Training Institution for distributing professional development and hospitality training programs.
• UTT (University of Trinidad and Tobago)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partnership with University of Trinidad and Tobago for distributing accredited hospitality and tourism programs in the Caribbean region.
• NSB OmegasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecruiting and technical staffing partner providing background screening and staffing services to clients referred through business development programs.
• AccuMatch (AccuMatch Behavioral Intelligence)supportingTechnology or IntegrationBehavioral intelligence services partner providing AccuMatch assessment tools for team development, hiring optimization, and communication improvement.
• Maxwell LeadershipsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerValues-based leadership resources and programs partner providing leadership development content, workshops, and coaching materials for personal growth and transformational leadership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tony Robbins / Robbins Research International: High-profile business and personal performance coaching and seminars brand. Overlaps with ACI's SeminarCLUB-style group learning events and executive/business coaching content.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Global incumbent in leadership, sales, and professional development training with established curricula. Serves corporate clients across regions overlapping with ACI's leadership training, soft skills, and corporate coaching offerings.
• FranklinCovey: Large leadership and organizational performance content and training provider. Comparable in its focus on leadership development, productivity, and corporate training content licensed to organizations.

Emerging players

• YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative) / YALITraining: Emerging-market business and leadership development initiative delivering cohort-based training and networking for emerging entrepreneurs. Comparable in mission (developing-region business capacity-building) and learning community model.
• Cherie Blair Foundation for Women: Foundation supporting women entrepreneurs globally, including via the Bankability Fund for Women in which ACI is a strategic co-financing partner. Directly comparable audience (women business owners) and overlapping programmatic interventions.
• EMPRETEC (UNCTAD): UN-supported entrepreneurship development program running training, workshops, and business development services for entrepreneurs in developing markets — overlapping with ACI's coaching/training offerings for owner-operators in the Caribbean.

Others

• CTH (Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality): UK-based awarding body whose hospitality and tourism accreditations ActionINVEST Caribbean delivers. Comparable as an accredited training and certification provider in the hospitality-education space.

Direct peers

• ActionCOACH: Global business coaching franchise whose methodologies and brand ActionINVEST Caribbean directly licenses. Same core service offering (business/leadership/executive coaching) and same target customers (SMB owners and executives) under a shared franchise model.
• Sandler Training: Global sales, leadership, and management training franchise with similar product mix to ACI (sales training, leadership training, corporate coaching). Operates through authorized franchise partners and serves SMB-to-enterprise audiences.
• Vistage International: Peer advisory and executive coaching organization serving CEOs, business owners, and executives. Overlapping core offering of facilitated peer groups, leadership development, and one-to-one executive coaching for the same SMB/executive segments ACI targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC386sTsPfgRJwBUvOPYqx7A
• Instagraminstagram.com/actioninvest_caribbean_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/ActionINVESTGY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/actionin

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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