How many total Public Administration companies are there in South America?

As of July 2026, South America has 681 active Public Administration companies.

What is the total funding raised by Public Administration companies in South America?

Public Administration companies in South America have collectively raised $554M in funding till date.

Which is the highest funded Public Administration company in South America?

As of July 2026, Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones has raised $450M in funding, highest among the funded Public Administration companies in South America.

List of 686 Public Administration Startups in South America & Market Trends (Jul 2026)

Q: How many Public Administration companies in South America are funded?

As of July 2026, 110 companies have received funding in this sector.

Q: Who are the top investors in Public Administration companies in South America?

The top investors in Public Administration companies in South America by number of investments are SP Ventures and 42K Investimentos.

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The Public Administration sector in South America comprises 686 companies, including 110 funded companies having collectively raised $554M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 43 are Series A+ funded.

Public Administration sector in South America has seen 8 acquisitions and 34 IPOs. This represents almost 6.1% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.

This sector includes companies providing tech solutions and services for government organizations and government-owned entities.

Public Administration sector is also known as GovTech, Public Sector Tech or Government Solutions.

Companies offering tech solutions and services for public safety agencies, municipalities, and other govt organizations. Organizations owned by the government like central banks, are included in this sector. Companies that offer solutions to multiple industries as well as for governments, non-government entities, not-for-profit entities, etc are excluded.

Key Metrics

Total Companies

686

Top Companies

Banco do Nordeste, Gov Br & more

Total Funding

$554M

Funded Companies

110

Series A+ Companies

Series C+ Companies

IPOs

Acquisitions

Also known as

GovTech or Public Sector Tech

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There are 686 Public Administration startups in South America which include Banco do Nordeste, Gov Br, Caixa, Serpro, Mg. Out of these, 110 startups are funded, with 43 having secured Series A+ funding.

2026 has seen the creation of 8 Public Administration startups in South America. Over the past 10 years, an average of 5 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University.

1. Banco do Nordeste

Key facts about Banco do Nordeste

Founded Year: 1952
Location: Fortaleza (Brazil)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?

2. Gov Br

Provider of digital government services and information. It offers a comprehensive platform for citizens, businesses, and public entities to access various services. These include information on government programs, online applications for benefits and permits, and digital document management. The platform aims to streamline interactions with the government and improve transparency. It also provides access to data and resources related to various government initiatives.

Key facts about Gov Br

Founded Year: 2004
Location: Brazil
Stage: Funding Raised
Investors: Europa
Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2024, $*****
Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?

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3. Caixa

Key facts about Caixa

Founded Year: 1861
Location: Brazil
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?

4. Serpro

Key facts about Serpro

Founded Year: 1964
Location: Brasilia (Brazil)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 58/100 What is this?

5. Mg

Key facts about Mg

Founded Year: 1879
Location: Montes Claros (Brazil)
Stage: Unfunded
Tracxn Score: 57/100 What is this?

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Companies founded year-on-year in the Public Administration sector in South America

8 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Public Administration sector in South America. 11 Public Administration startups in South America were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.

Total Number of Companies

Year	No. of companies
2026	8
2025	1
2024	-
2023	1
2022	9
2021	11
2020	8
2019	9
2018	3
2017	8

Stage-wise distribution of Public Administration sector companies in South America

Out of the total 686 Public Administration companies in South America, 110 have secured funding. Among them, 43 have reached Series A or higher, and 43 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 686

Funded - 110

Series A+ - 43

Series B+ - 43

Series C+ - 43

Company Stage	No. of companies
Founded	686
Funded	110
Series A+	43
Series B+	43
Series C+	43

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Total funding year-on-year in the Public Administration sector in South America

The Public Administration sector in South America saw a total funding of more than $531M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $463M.

Total Funding

Year	Total Funding
2025	$17.1M
2024	$1.13M
2023	$5.6M
2022	$7M
2021	$463M
2020	$25M
2019	$3.12M
2018	$3.62M
2017	$1.26M

Recent Funding Rounds in Public Administration in South America

In the year 2023, till October 2023, Public Administration companies in South America have raised $150K in equity funding across 1 round.

Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Public Administration companies in South America:

Company	Round Raised	Amount Raised	Funding Date	Investors
Golden Cursos Jurídicas	Seed	7282	Oct 26, 2023	-
Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones	Series D	7822	Feb 17, 2021	-

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SP Ventures is the top investor in Public Administration companies in South America based on number of companies invested.

Here are some top investors in Public Administration companies in South America:

Investor	Location	Top Portfolio Companies
SP Ventures	Sao Paulo (Brazil)	-
42K Investimentos	Florianopolis (Brazil)	-
Angel Ventures	Miguel Hidalgo (Mexico)	-
VOX Capital	Sao Paulo (Brazil)	-
Tessera	Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)	-

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In the year 2025, till May 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Public Administration sector in South America.

Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Public Administration sector in South America:

Company	Acquisition Type	Acquisition Date	Acquirers
Cixbrasil	Business Acquisition	May 07, 2025	Vfsglobal
GOVBR	Business Acquisition	May 03, 2023	Volaris Group
Rota do Oeste	Business Acquisition	May 02, 2023	Mtpar
District Government Relations	Business Acquisition	Feb 16, 2023	Edelman
Saur Colombia	Business Acquisition	Jul 21, 2022	Aqualia