Grupo Orión

What Grupo Orión does

Grupo Orión is a privately held Guatemalan business group headquartered at 15 Calle 7-77, Zona 10, Guatemala City, organized as a holding company for eight wholly-owned operating subsidiaries spanning four business divisions. The Inmobiliario division combines real estate development (Forma, Viva Azul), brokerage (Puerta Abierta Inmobiliaria), and construction finishing (CICOGUA) into an integrated property value chain serving residential and commercial buyers in Guatemala. The Capital division operates through Iurix, a capital-raising entity that channels investor funds into real estate and emerging-industry projects, offering 'personalized investment strategies' and 'innovative financial solutions.' The Consultoría division is staffed by TCG Consultores, providing legal, judicial, and tax advisory to clients in real estate and emerging industries. The Exportaciones division operates Hope Coffee Source (sustainable and fair-trade coffee from Guatemalan mountain regions) and Made In GT (cardamom export), both leveraging direct producer relationships and exporting to international markets.

The group generates revenue through a heterogeneous mix of transaction fees (real estate development sales, brokerage commissions, capital raising placement fees), professional service fees (legal and tax advisory), and commodity export sales (coffee and cardamom). All services are quote-based with no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is entirely direct-to-client across both domestic (Guatemala) and international (export) channels, with no third-party intermediaries. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, combining physical presence in Guatemala City's principal business district, dedicated subsidiary websites (puertaabierta.com.gt, cicogua.com.gt, hopecoffeesource.com, madeingt.com), and corporate social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

The underlying technology stack is conventional: websites, social media accounts, and standard telephony. No proprietary software platform, API, mobile application, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. The company's stated competitive logic rests on cross-divisional synergy (a real estate buyer can be simultaneously served by brokerage, construction, financing, and legal entities within the same group), direct supply chain control in agricultural exports, and a corporate values framework emphasizing sustainability, fair trade, adaptability, and integrity. No revenue, headcount, funding, founding date, management team, or audited financial data is publicly disclosed, and the company shows no evidence of public listing, M&A activity, or external capital raises.

Name

Grupo Orión

Legal name

Grupo Orión

Website

https://grupoorion.com.gt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Business Group / Conglomerate

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Engineering Services (541330), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Capital raising services
• Agricultural commodity exports
• Legal financial consulting
• Construction finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guatemala City

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Sales: Revenue from developing and selling residential and commercial properties in Guatemala, including construction and finishing services.
2. Real Estate Agency Services: Commission-based commercialization of residential and commercial real estate projects through Puerta Aberta inmobiliaria.
3. Capital Raising Services: Facilitating capital for investment in real estate projects, traditional and emerging industries, connecting investors with opportunities.
4. Legal and Financial Consulting: Legal, judicial, and tax advisory services for real estate development and traditional and emerging industries.
5. Coffee Export: Production and export of high-quality coffee from Guatemalan mountains to international markets, with focus on sustainability and fair trade.
6. Cardamom Export: Export of high-quality cardamom cultivated in Guatemala's fertile lands to international markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grupo Orión is a diversified Guatemalan business group that develops and engineers companies across emerging industries through four main divisions: real estate development, sales, and construction finishing (Forma, Puerta Abierta Inmobiliaria, CICOGUA, Viva Azul); capital raising connecting investors with high-potential projects (IURIX); legal and financial consulting (TCG Consultores); and sustainable agricultural exports of coffee (Hope Coffee Source) and cardamom (Made In GT).

Product overview

Grupo Orión is a diversified business group organized into four main divisions operating across emerging and traditional industries in Guatemala. The real estate division (Inmobiliario) comprises three integrated units: a real estate development company, Puerta Abierta Inmobiliaria (real estate agency), and CICOGUA (construction and finishing company). The capital division handles fundraising and investor connections for projects. The consulting division (TCG) provides legal and financial advisory services. The export division handles agricultural exports including coffee (Hope Coffee Source) and cardamom (MADE). This is a portfolio of distinct business units rather than a unified platform product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forma - Real Estate Development Real estate development company focused on satisfying housing and commercial needs through high-quality projects in strategic locations in Guatemala, contributing to city growth and modernization.
• Puerta Abierta Inmobiliaria Real estate agency specializing in the commercialization of residential and commercial projects in Guatemala, offering housing and commercial solutions adapted to client needs with a broad portfolio and professionally trained team.
• CICOGUA - Construction & Finishing Construction and finishing company providing expert teams dedicated to construction finishing in real estate developments including buildings, commercial properties, and houses.
• IURIX - Capital Raising Capital raising company specializing in raising investment capital for real estate, traditional, and emerging industry projects, connecting investors with high-potential opportunities and offering innovative financial solutions and personalized investment strategies.
• TCG Consultores - Legal & Financial Advisory Legal and financial advisory firm providing legal, judicial, and tax advisory services for clients in real estate development, traditional and emerging industries.
• Hope Coffee Source - Coffee Export Production and export company dedicated to exporting high-quality coffee from the mountains of Guatemala, committed to sustainability and fair trade practices through direct partnerships with local producers.
• Made In GT - Cardamom Export Export company dedicated to exporting high-quality cardamom cultivated in the fertile lands of Guatemala, working closely with local farmers to ensure sustainable practices and fair trade.
• Viva Azul - Real Estate Development Brand Real estate development brand within the Grupo Orión portfolio providing residential and commercial property development offerings in Guatemala.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hope Coffee SourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary dedicated to coffee production and export, working directly with local producers in Guatemala's mountains. Focuses on sustainability and fair trade practices, exporting high-quality coffee to international markets.
• Made In GTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary focused on cardamom export from Guatemala's fertile lands. Works closely with local farmers ensuring sustainable practices and fair trade in cardamom cultivation.
• Puerta Abierta InmobiliariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary real estate agency specializing in commercializing residential and commercial projects in Guatemala. Offers housing and commercial solutions with a broad portfolio and professional team.
• CicoguacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction and finishing company within the real estate division, specializing in building finishes for real estate developments, commercial buildings, and houses.
• Viva AzulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate development brand within the Grupo Orión portfolio, contributing to the comprehensive real estate solutions offered by the group.
• IurixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital raising entity within Grupo Orión, specializing in connecting investors with high-potential opportunities in real estate and emerging industries.
• TCG ConsultorescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal and financial advisory firm providing judicial, legal, and tax advisory services in real estate development, traditional and emerging industries.
• FormacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction and development entity within Grupo Orión's real estate division, contributing to integrated property development solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ED&F Man: Global agricultural commodities merchant with significant coffee and sugar operations in Central America. Adjacent to Grupo Orión's coffee and cardamom export lines, particularly as a comparable bulk-and-specialty trader.
• ECOM Trading: Global commodities group with major coffee and soft commodity operations across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. A broader incumbent comparable to the export division (Hope Coffee Source and Made In GT cardamom) with deeper scale and global buyer relationships.
• EY Guatemala: Big Four advisory and audit firm with active Guatemala presence, providing legal, tax, and transaction advisory. Comparable to TCG's advisory capabilities for real estate and industrial clients, with broader service portfolio and international network.
• KPMG Guatemala: Big Four advisory firm with established Guatemala practice offering legal, tax, and management consulting. Comparable in scope to TCG's legal and financial advisory service line, but at much larger scale and broader industry coverage.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with Latin America coverage, providing brokerage, valuation, and advisory. Comparable to the Puerta Abierta Inmobiliaria real estate agency and Forma development activities at a global incumbent scale.

Direct peers

• Grupo Terra: Panamanian/Central American real estate and infrastructure developer with multiple projects across the region. Comparable in real estate development, agency-style commercialization, and project structuring activities.
• Grupo Poma: El Salvador-based diversified group with real estate development, automotive, hospitality, and investments across Central America. Comparable diversified holding structure with real estate as a core division and a focus on emerging regional opportunities.
• Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI): Guatemala-headquartered diversified conglomerate operating in food/beverages, real estate development, financial services, and infrastructure across Central America. Closest comparable to Grupo Orión in geography, multi-industry structure, and real estate + capital + advisory mix.
• Volcafé: Global coffee merchant with deep operations in Guatemala and other Central American origins. Most direct comparable to Hope Coffee Source's green coffee sourcing and export business, with similar farmer-direct and quality focus.
• Grupo Roble: Central American diversified group active in real estate development, retail, and food service across multiple countries. Comparable diversified business group model with a strong real estate anchor and adjacent consumer-facing operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/grupoorion_gt
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• Instagraminstagram.com/grupoorion_gt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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