The Startup Ecosystem of Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo has 614 startups in our sample database. This represents about 46% of Brazil’s startups. Sao Paulo is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Brazil.

CITY RANKING

While Sao Paulo decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Brazil remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

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Regional Ranking

1st
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In South America

Global Ranking

17th
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1
Worldwide

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Startups

Sao Paulo Top Startup Industries

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Fintech
#5 worldwide

155 startups

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Ecommerce & Retail
#16 worldwide

85 startups

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Transportation
#21 worldwide

15 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Sao Paulo Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Sao Paulo has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

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  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
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ECOSYSTEM

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Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Sao Paulo

Our startup ecosystem map for Sao Paulo includes a sample of 614 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 14 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entity. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Sao Paulo is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Sao Paulo’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 5 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Transportation. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Sao Paulo
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Gupy
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Nuvem Shop
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Neon

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Sao Paulo
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Neon
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RecargaPay
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Remessa Online

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Sao Paulo's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Sao Paulo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Transportation. These three industries represent about 42% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sao Paulo.

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Overview

Sao Paulo is Brazil's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in South America. With a population of undefined, Sao Paulo is ranked 17th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Gupy and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Nubank and Regus - Sao Paulo, Regus E-Tower - Funchal.

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