ABEM

Name

ABEM

Legal name

Associação Brasileira de Esclerose Múltipla

Website

https://abem.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Advocacy and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Swallowing (Dysphagia) & Feeding Therapy In-Home (HSABADAK)

Keywords

• Multiple sclerosis support
• Neurorehabilitation services
• Patient advocacy nonprofit
• Chronic disease education
• Disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from individuals and organizations: ABEM accepts donations through PayPal (one-time or monthly recurring), PIX (key: [email protected]), and bank transfers to multiple Brazilian banks (Santander, Bradesco, Itaú, Banco do Brasil). The organization relies on charitable contributions to fund its mission of supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis.
2. EM Card issuance fee: ABEM charges a R$ 39.00 fee for the issuance and mailing of the EM Patient Card (Cartão da Pessoa com EM), which serves as identification for people with Multiple Sclerosis to access benefits and preferential treatment at establishments.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABEM provides multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation services (physiotherapy, neuropsychology, speech therapy, neurovision, occupational therapy, art therapy) and complementary therapies (massotherapy, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, reflexology) to people with Multiple Sclerosis at its São Paulo Neurorehabilitation Center and via remote channels. It also issues the EM Patient Identification Card, publishes educational ebooks, provides legal and social assistance, and coordinates a national network of approximately 25 regional MS patient associations across Brazil.

Product overview

ABEM (Associação Brasileira de Esclerose Múltipla) is a non-profit patient advocacy organization founded in 1984, not a technology product company. Its services include a Neurorrehabilitation Center in São Paulo offering multidisciplinary care (psychology, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, neurovision, art therapy), an EM Patient Identification Card for members, educational ebooks about Multiple Sclerosis, complementary therapies (massotherapy, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, reflexology), legal consulting, social services, and a network of regional patient associations across Brazil. The organization primarily serves over 12,000 MS patients through direct care, information resources, and advocacy for public health policies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centro de Neurorreabilitação (Neurorehabilitation Center) Rehabilitation center located in São Paulo providing multidisciplinary care including behavioral and cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, physical therapy, art therapy, speech therapy, neurovision, and occupational therapy services for Multiple Sclerosis patients.
• Cartão da Pessoa com EM (EM Patient Identification Card) Identification card for Multiple Sclerosis patients to verify their condition at public establishments, access priority queues, obtain discounts at cinemas and events, and ensure proper medical treatment in emergencies. ABEM charges a R$ 39.00 fee for issuance and mailing.
• Ebooks sobre Esclerose Múltipla Educational digital publications including 'Monstros da EM', 'Gibi – O que todos devem saber sobre Esclerose Múltipla', and 'EM em detalhes' providing information about Multiple Sclerosis for patients, families, and the general public.
• Neurorehabilitation Services Comprehensive neurorehabilitation including psychology, neuropsychology, physical therapy, art therapy, speech therapy, neurovision, and occupational therapy to reduce spasticity, spasms, fatigue, and depression in MS patients.
• Complementary Therapies Support and complementary therapies including massotherapy, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, and reflexology that promote physical and emotional harmony, improving self-esteem and pain relief for MS patients.
• Legal and Social Assistance Services Legal consulting and social services for patients and families to navigate healthcare policies, social security, and disability rights in Brazil.
• National MS Patient Association Network Coordination Coordination of regional Multiple Sclerosis patient associations across Brazil spanning Norte, Nordeste, Centro-Oeste, Sudeste, and Sul regions to provide local support and resources in each geography.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 12,000 people with Multiple Sclerosis directly benefited
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984ABEM is affiliated to MSIF, headquartered in London, which coordinates Multiple Sclerosis activities worldwide. This affiliation provides international credibility and access to global MS research and best practices.
• International Progressive AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABEM is a member of this international association composed of select patient organizations researching MS cures. The alliance focuses on progressive forms of the disease and advances in treatment research.
• REDLATEM – Rede Latino Americana de Esclerose MúltiplacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABEM is an active member of this Latin American MS Network, fostering collaboration with patient organizations across Latin America for shared research, advocacy, and support initiatives.
• Droga Raia and Drogasil PharmaciesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll Droga Raia and Drogasil pharmacies offer special discounts to people with Multiple Sclerosis who hold the ABEM EM Patient Card, providing medication cost relief for patients.
• Regional MS Patient Associations (Brazil)coreOthersABEM coordinates approximately 25 regional MS associations across Brazil including APEAM (Amazonas), AAPEM (Pará), APEMAL (Alagoas), AAPEMCE (Ceará), AEM (Bahia), APBEM (Paraíba), APPEM (Piauí), APEM (Pernambuco), AGEM (Goiás), APEMIGOS (DF), ASMEM (Mato Grosso do Sul), AUAPEM (Minas Gerais), AMAPEM (Minas Gerais), APEMBS (Santos), ALSAPEM (Santos), AREMP (Ribeirão Preto), AME (São Paulo), APEMERJ (Rio de Janeiro), ARPEM (Pirassununga), ALPEM (Londrina), PROBEM (Curitiba), AVIEM (Vale do Itajaí), AFLOREM (Florianópolis), AGAPEM (Rio Grande do Sul).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: The largest US-based non-profit MS patient advocacy organization. Directly comparable to ABEM in mission (MS patient support, advocacy, research funding) and service mix (information, community programs, healthcare navigation), though operating at substantially larger US scale.
• Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF): London-based global umbrella organization coordinating MS societies worldwide. ABEM is explicitly affiliated with MSIF; they share identical missions of international MS advocacy, research linkage, and patient support, making them a direct organizational peer.
• MS Trust: UK-based charity providing MS information, education for healthcare professionals, and patient support services. Comparable to ABEM in combining patient-facing information with professional/clinical resources, though UK-focused.
• Multiple Sclerosis Foundation: US non-profit providing programs and support for people living with MS, including homecare grants, support groups, and educational resources. Mirrors ABEM's combination of direct patient services, information, and community support.
• Can Do Multiple Sclerosis: US non-profit delivering health and wellness education programs for MS patients and families, with emphasis on exercise, nutrition, and rehabilitation. Closely comparable to ABEM's Neurorehabilitation Center mission.

Regional players

• Esclerosis Múltiple España (EME): National Spanish MS patient organization providing rehabilitation, information, and advocacy services. Direct functional peer to ABEM (national MS society with rehabilitation services), differing only by Spanish geography.
• Asociación de Esclerosis Múltiple Argentina (EMA): Argentine national MS patient association offering rehabilitation, social support, and advocacy. Highly comparable to ABEM in Latin American context — both REDLATEM-affiliated — but focused on Argentina.
• Ligue Française contre la Sclérose En Plaques: France's national MS patient advocacy organization providing information, support, and research funding. Comparable to ABEM as a national MS society with member-based services, though operating at much larger French scale.

Emerging players

• Shift.ms: Digital-first global MS community for younger people with MS, addressing many of the same bio-psycho-social needs ABEM serves. Comparable in mission but operates purely digitally versus ABEM's center-and-network model, making it an emerging alternative.

Others

• Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC): Professional society for MS healthcare providers. Adjacent to ABEM's mission — CMSC educates clinicians who treat MS patients that ABEM refers and supports — making it an ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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