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Scout startups in Rio de Janeiro
Learn where early startup activity happens in Rio de Janeiro and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Brazil
- Population
- 6,747,815
- Time zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Rio de Janeiro ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #106 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #147 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 91 to 100 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
33 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Rio de Janeiro
Investors 14
Investor
InvestorIndependent asset management firm focused on private equity and venture capital.
InvestorSustainable investment solutions for a new economy.
The 3 most prominent of 14. Browse all investors
Accelerators 9
AcceleratorEmpowering startups through innovation and investment.
AcceleratorAccelerating Brazilian startups with mentorship and investment.
AcceleratorAccelerating and internationalizing startups.
The 3 most prominent of 9. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 7
Venture studioBuilding successful startups through innovation and collaboration.
Venture studio
Venture studioGuiding businesses through innovation and strategic solutions.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 3
IncubatorComprehensive support for startup development.
IncubatorEmpowering favela entrepreneurs through innovation and digital skills.
IncubatorIncubating new businesses and technologies in Brazil.
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Raising in Rio de Janeiro
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Rio de Janeiro
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Rio de Janeiro
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Rio de Janeiro
How does Rio de Janeiro rank as a startup ecosystem?
Rio de Janeiro is #147 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Rio de Janeiro?
Superscout has profiles for 14 investors based in Rio de Janeiro, including Opportunity Gestora, Crescera Capital and Régia Capital.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Superscout lists 9 accelerators, 3 incubators and 7 venture studios based there, including Sai do Papel, Black Arrow and 4D Ventures.
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- Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI 40
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
- Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100), 2026
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
Superscout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations documented here.