The Startup Ecosystem of Brazil

Brazil boasts 34 cities in the top 1000 and is one of the leading startup hubs in South America.

COUNTRY RANKING

Since 2022, Brazil lost 2 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 26th worldwide.

Population

215.3
Million

Regional Ranking

1st
0
In South America

Global Ranking

26th
-
2
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Brazil

Our startup ecosystem map for Brazil includes a sample of 1179 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 16 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entities.

Global Rank

Brazil is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Brazil’s startup scene is best represented in Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, and in and Transportation.

Top Cities for Startups in Brazil - Ranked by StartupBlink
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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
16th
+
4
36.654
3.51
30.98
2.17
2nd
0
141st
+
3
5.243
0.53
2.63
2.08
3rd
0
180th
-
32
4.521
0.84
1.51
2.17
4th
0
215th
-
61
3.789
0.59
1.03
2.17
5th
0
240th
-
52
3.196
0.40
0.62
2.17
6th
0
322nd
-
52
1.742
0.28
0.27
1.19
7th
+
4
468th
-
7
0.824
0.12
0.14
0.56
8th
-
1
520th
-
181
0.666
0.15
0.06
0.46
9th
0
569th
-
143
0.553
0.09
0.09
0.38
10th
+
3
600th
-
83
0.504
0.10
0.06
0.34
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Startups

Notable Startups in Brazil
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Gupy
Nuvem Shop startup icon
Nuvem Shop
Dafiti startup icon
Dafiti

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Brazil
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Neon
Provu startup icon
Provu
RecargaPay startup icon
RecargaPay

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#14 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 370 startups for Fintech.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#20 worldwide

In South America, Brazil's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 20. Brazil has a concentration of about 243 of the region's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.

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Transportation
#21 worldwide

Brazil's Transportation is ranked 21st in the world. Our database contains 128 for this industry.

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