About startup landscape in Brazil
Brazil has over 59,480 startups across the country. Of these, 6.01K are funded companies that have collectively raised $125B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 22 unicorns. A total of 2,819 investors have participated in 4,563 funding rounds, with 457 startups securing early-stage funding and 234 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 3,373 new companies have been founded, raising over $2.76B in funding. Startups in Brazil have witnessed 2,414 acquisitions and 455 IPOs, while 7,658 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 1,045 companies have been founded by women.
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 |
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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 | |
Diversified investment management firm | Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | 2001 | Public | $273M | |
Platform offering multi-category supplies for cats and dogs | Sao Paulo (Brazil) | 2005 | Acquired | $226M | |
Passenger airline operator | Barueri (Brazil) | 2008 | Public | $550M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Brazil
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $619M has been raised in 70 equity
funding rounds across Brazil. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $1.34B had been raised across 113 rounds in Brazil. So, 2026 has seen a 53.89% 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 |
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Series B | 4974 | Jul 07, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9998 | 2026 | ||
Seed | 2588 | 2026 | ||
Series A | 7547 | Jun 30, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 9427 | Jun 24, 2026 |
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- 59.5K+ Total Companies
- $125B+ Total Funding
- 6K+ Funded Companies
- 450+ 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 |
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Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||
Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||
Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||
Buenos Aires (Argentina) |
Acquisitions in Brazil
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 52 acquisitions happened in Brazil. Last year, in 2025, a total of 191 acquisitions happened in Brazil.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Brazil:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 08, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 09, 2026 |
IPOs in Brazil
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 5 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 14, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
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) |
Top News about startups in Brazil
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99 begins testing delivery service for consumer goods in Greater São Paulo.
Grupoglobo•Jun 09, 2026•99
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Amadeus Redefines Travel Advertising to Help Brands Capture Demand EarlierBusiness Wire•May 28, 2026•Amadeus, Accenture, Elo, Vitruvian Partners and 2 others
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CVC Reports Net Loss of R$72.3 Million in Q1 2026, Revenue Sees Slight IncreaseGrupoglobo•May 13, 2026•CVC Brasil
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