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Brazil startup and venture ecosystem
Where startups are forming across Brazil: the cities, accelerators and investors, and how you get close to them.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Brazil ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2025 | #27 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Bloomberg Innovation Index | 2019 | #45 | No change | B | Innovation, Research |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #52 | Down 2 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking | 2026 | #65 | Down 3 | B | Competitiveness, Business Climate, Performance |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #124 | Down 15 | B | Business Climate |
853 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Brazil
Investors 555
Investor
InvestorAcquiring and growing successful Brazilian companies.
InvestorBrazilian insurance and financial services group
The 3 most prominent of 555. Browse all investors
Venture studios 139
Venture studioBrazil's first startup studio.
Venture studioBuilding innovative technology ventures.
Venture studioFind, Fund & Launch the companies of tomorrow.
The 3 most prominent of 139. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 116
AcceleratorReview PRAIA's documented accelerator identity, programs, and sources.
AcceleratorWOW Aceleradora de Startups is an independent startup accelerator based in Brazil, connecting investors and startups to foster rapid growth through…
AcceleratorIEBT Innovation is a leading Brazilian accelerator and innovation management firm, specializing in corporate innovation and startup acceleration. It…
The 3 most prominent of 116. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 43
IncubatorIntegrating technology and sustainability for societal transformation.
IncubatorEmpowering tech innovation and entrepreneurship in Brazil.
IncubatorFostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Brazil.
The 3 most prominent of 43. Browse all incubators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Brazil
UniversityPick what describes you
Your way in
Raising in Brazil
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Brazil
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Brazil
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingCity guides
Cities in Brazil
The largest 4 of 27 published city guides.
City
12,400,232 people
City
6,747,815 people
City
2,721,564 people
City
2,711,840 people
Questions about Brazil
How does Brazil rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #27 in StartupBlink Index (countries) (2025). It appears in 5 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Brazil?
555 investors based in Brazil have a profile here, including GVAngels, 2C Capital | Search Fund and Porto. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Brazil?
Yes. Brazil has 116 accelerators, 43 incubators and 139 venture studios on record, including PRAIA, FIT - Instituto de Tecnologia and eMotion Studios.
Which universities are in Brazil?
One university has a profile: Federal University of Santa Catarina.
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