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About startup landscape in Brazil

Brazil has over 57,819 startups across the country. Of these, 5.98K are funded companies that have collectively raised $125B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 22 unicorns. A total of 2,747 investors have participated in 4,528 funding rounds, with 453 startups securing early-stage funding and 235 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 3,216 new companies have been founded, raising over $2.56B in funding. Startups in Brazil have witnessed 2,398 acquisitions and 437 IPOs, while 7,657 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 1,045 companies have been founded by women.
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Top Companies in Brazil

Nubank is the top company in Brazil, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Brazil:
Company
Description
Location
Founded
Current Stage
Private Funding Raised
Provider of digital banking services, including credit cards and accounts
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
2013
Public
$2.27B
Online brokerage firm for rental properties
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
2012
Series E
$755M
Platform offering multi-category supplies for cats and dogs
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
2005
Acquired
$226M
Online flight booking
Barueri (Brazil)
2008
Public
$550M
Operator of an online platform for ordering food and groceries
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
2011
Series F
$592M
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Recent Funding Rounds in Brazil

In the year 2026, till May 2026, $452M has been raised in 56 equity funding rounds across Brazil. In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), $871M had been raised across 84 rounds in Brazil. So, 2026 has seen a 48.16% drop in funding in companies of Brazil as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Brazil:
Company
Round Raised
Amount Raised
Funding Date
Investors
Series C
1177
May 21, 2026
 and 2 more
Seed
9019
May 20, 2026
Seed
2676
May 18, 2026
Angel
4447
May 17, 2026
Series B
9310
May 12, 2026
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  • 57.8K+ Total Companies
  • $125B+ Total Funding
  • 6K+ Funded Companies
  • 435+ IPOs
  • 2.4K+ Acquisitions

Top Investors in Brazil

Europa is the top investor in companies of Brazil based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Brazil:
Investor
Location
Top Portfolio Companies
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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Acquisitions in Brazil

In the year 2026, till May 2026, 35 acquisitions happened in Brazil. Last year, in 2025, a total of 190 acquisitions happened in Brazil.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Brazil:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
May 15, 2026
Business Acquisition
May 06, 2026
Business Acquisition
May 05, 2026
Business Acquisition
May 04, 2026
Business Acquisition
May 04, 2026
See a more detailed list of acquisitions

IPOs in Brazil

In the year 2026, till May 2026, 4 IPOs happened in Brazil. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 1 IPO happened in Brazil.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Brazil:
Company
IPO Date
Exchange Symbol
May 11, 2026
Brazil Stock Exchange (B3)
May 01, 2026
London Stock Exchange (LSE)
Feb 11, 2026
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Jan 29, 2026
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)
Oct 07, 2025
Brazilian Stock Exchange (BVMF)
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