The Top 17 Accelerators in São Paulo

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São Paulo
🇧🇷 Brazil
🚀 All Verticals

Overview

The startup ecosystem in São Paulo is vibrant and rapidly growing, with a strong network of entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations. The city is home to a diverse range of industries, including technology, finance, and e-commerce, making it an attractive destination for startups looking to scale.In recent years, São Paulo has seen a surge in the number of accelerators, providing valuable resources and mentorship to early-stage startups. These accelerators offer a structured program to help founders refine their business models, access funding opportunities, and connect with a network of industry experts and potential investors.

The Top 17 Accelerators in São Paulo

1.

ACE Startups

ACE Startups is a Spanish incubator program launched by IE Business School. The program supports early-stage technology startups by providing them with mentorship, funding, and resources to help them scale their businesses.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
19
Exits
👶
2012

HOW IT WORKS

📅
4 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Angel Investment
Venture Capital
1.

AmazonasCap

A startup accelerator in Brazil focused on supporting companies in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2018

HOW IT WORKS

📅
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Up to 20% equity
📈
Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️  Verticals

Agriculture
Renewable Energy
1.

B.Lab

An accelerator program for startups that want to create social and environmental impact. It provides mentorship, training, and funding to help startups grow and achieve their goals. Please note, this program may be discontinued.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Closed
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2016

HOW IT WORKS

📅
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Unknown
📈
Early Stage Venture

⬆️  Verticals

Social Impact
1.

Berrini Ventures

An accelerator program that provides mentorship and resources to startups in Latin America.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2014

HOW IT WORKS

📅
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Health Care
1.

Cietec

An incubator that provides resources and mentorship to startups in the technology and engineering fields

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
1998

HOW IT WORKS

📅
1-2 years
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage Venture

⬆️  Verticals

Technology Stacks
1.

FCJ Sao Paulo - Bridge Brazil

FCJ Sao Paulo is a Brazilian company that provides marketing and communication services to clients.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2018

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture

⬆️  Verticals

Venture Capital
1.

Gema Ventures

B2B Startup Accelerator. May be shutdown now, as of 2019.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2014

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Healthcare
Life Sciences
Impact Investing
Internet
1.

Gerdau - Smart & Sustainable Startups

Apply to our two-part acceleration program and benefit from Gerdau's ecosystem of clients, suppliers, and partners.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2020

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Financial Services
Logistics
Recycling
Renewable Energy
Venture Capital
1.

Investidores.VC

Investidores.VC is a Brazilian digital platform that connects startup companies with potential investors.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2019

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Remote
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Education
Energy
Enterprise Software
FinTech
Healthcare
1.

Kyvo Design

Kyvo Design is a full-service digital agency that provides web design, branding, and digital marketing services to businesses.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2014

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Consulting
Information Technology
Product Design
Software
UX Design
1.

Leavening Accelerator

Leavening Accelerator is a company that specializes in developing and providing innovative solutions for the baking industry to improve the quality, efficiency, and speed of bread and pastry production

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2018

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Social Impact
Education
Consumer Goods
1.

Neo Acelera

Neo Acelera is a technology company focused on providing software solutions for the automotive industry.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2016

HOW IT WORKS

📅
12 months
🏝️
Remote
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Series A

⬆️  Verticals

Blockchain
Cryptocurrency
FinTech
Information Technology
Internet
1.

Oxigênio Aceleradora

Oxigênio Aceleradora is a Brazilian startup accelerator that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage startups in various industries.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2016

HOW IT WORKS

📅
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Financial Services
1.

SMU Investimentos

SMU Investimentos is a Brazilian investment management firm that offers a range of financial products and services to institutional and individual clients.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2013

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
In-Person
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Crowdfunding

⬆️  Verticals

Finance
Impact Investing
1.

Start-Up Brasil

Start-Up Brasil is a government program that supports the growth and development of innovative startups in Brazil.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
2
Exits
👶
2012

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Finance
1.

Velantic Investments

Velantic Investments is a financial services company that provides investment management and consulting services to individuals and institutions.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2021

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Remote
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️  Verticals

Information Technology
Venture Capital
1.

WE Impact

WE Impact is a social enterprise that empowers youth to create sustainable change in their communities through education, leadership development, and action.

📍
São Paulo
Brazil

ABOUT

Application
Open
💵
Investments
🚀
Unknown
Exits
👶
2019

HOW IT WORKS

📅
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🤝
Equity Unknown
📈
Early Stage

⬆️  Verticals

Healthcare
Life Sciences
Impact Investing
Education
Social Entrepreneurship