South America
Brazil AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)
Largest Latin American tech market. Brazil is home to 109 AI & tech startups, 5 investors, and 1 tracked founders and operators, with the largest hub in São Paulo. Total tracked funding to date: $17.0B.
Across 16 cities, the largest startup hubs are São Paulo (76 startups, $11.8B raised), Rio de Janeiro (11 startups, $635.7M raised), and Curitiba (5 startups, $1.1B raised). The most active sectors are Fintech, Marketplace, E-commerce, Consumer App, and Digital Payments.
Top Brazil startups by total score include Agibank, Gympass, Creditas, Comerc Energia, and Unico — browse the full ranked list below or jump straight into search.
- 1Agibank85Campinas$1.3B
- 2Gympass76São Paulo$1.1B
- 3Creditas76São Paulo$755.0M
- 4Comerc Energia75São Paulo$589.0M
- 5Unico75São Paulo$337.6M
- 6MarketAxess71São Paulo$24.0M
- 7ENTER71São Paulo$140.5M
- 8Contabilizei70São Paulo$81.0M
- 9ASAAS70São Paulo$202.0M
- 10Buser70São Paulo
- 11Coda Payments68São Paulo$743.2M
- 12Wildlife Studios68São Paulo$465.0M
- 13EBANX67Curitiba$430.0M
- 14Gupy64Sao Paulo$121.5M
- 15VTEX Commerce Platform64Rio de Janeiro$445.0M
- 16Sympla62Rio de Janeiro$20.0M
- 17Estratégia Concursos62São Paulo$100.0M
- 18Nomad62São Paulo$50.0M
- 19Olist61Curitiba$291.5M
- 20QuintoAndar61São Paulo$744.0M
- 21Celcoin61São Paulo$125.0M
- 22Loggi60São Paulo$51.0M
- 23Jusbrasil60São Paulo$155.6M
- 24Kanastra Securitizadora S.a.60Uberlândia$64.0M
- 25Jusfy59São Paulo$6.5M
- 26RecargaPay59São Paulo$37.0M
- 27PicPay59São Paulo$614.0M
- 28Facily58São Paulo$367.0M
- 29Neon Pagamentos S.A.57São Paulo$297.0M
- 30Serasa Experian57São Paulo$2.7B
- 31BotCity57São Paulo$17.5M
- 32Idwall56São Paulo$58.2M
- 33iFood56Osasco$1.1B
- 34Arvo55São Paulo$7.5M
- 35Jestor55São Paulo$125.0K
- 36MadeiraMadeira54Curitiba$400.0M
- 37Foxbit54São Paulo$21.1M
- 38Liv Up54São Paulo$101.0M
- 39Hashdex54Rio de Janeiro$27.5M
- 40Origo Energia54Campinas
| # | Company | City | Funding | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agibank An internet-first licensed bank for individuals, offering checking accounts, credit, insurance, and investments. | Campinas | $1.3B | 85 |
| 2 | Gympass A corporate wellness platform providing employees access to fitness, mental health, and nutrition resources. | São Paulo | $1.1B | 76 |
| 3 | Creditas Online platform for asset-backed consumer loans, offering secured credit with lower interest rates. | São Paulo | $755.0M | 76 |
| 4 | Comerc Energia Comerc Energia provides comprehensive energy and decarbonization solutions for the free energy market. | São Paulo | $589.0M | 75 |
| 5 | Unico A company specializing in digital identity solutions for businesses. | São Paulo | $337.6M | 75 |
| 6 | MarketAxess MarketAxess offers a platform for fixed income trading and AI-driven insights. | São Paulo | $24.0M | 71 |
| 7 | ENTER AI agents for mass litigation, automating legal defenses for large companies in Brazil. | São Paulo | $140.5M | 71 |
| 8 | Contabilizei Online accounting platform simplifying tax and financial processes for Brazilian SMEs. | São Paulo | $81.0M | 70 |
| 9 | ASAAS ASAAS automates financial processes and enhances customer relationships for businesses. | São Paulo | $202.0M | 70 |
| 10 | Buser Brazilian technology platform connecting passengers with bus charter companies for affordable intercity travel. | São Paulo | — | 70 |
| 11 | Coda Payments Coda Payments is a global leader in digital content monetization, enabling publishers to accept diverse payment methods. | São Paulo | $743.2M | 68 |
| 12 | Wildlife Studios Global mobile game developer and publisher creating engaging free-to-play games for billions of players. | São Paulo | $465.0M | 68 |
| 13 | EBANX Specializes in helping global companies get paid in Latin America by handling local payment methods. | Curitiba | $430.0M | 67 |
| 14 | Gupy Gupy is a leading HR technology platform in Brazil that uses AI to optimize recruitment and employee management. | Sao Paulo | $121.5M | 64 |
| 15 | VTEX Commerce Platform Composable, AI-native digital commerce platform for enterprise brands and retailers. | Rio de Janeiro | $445.0M | 64 |
| 16 | Sympla An online ticketing and event management platform for organizers and attendees in Brazil. | Rio de Janeiro | $20.0M | 62 |
| 17 | Estratégia Concursos Online courses and preparation platform for public service exams in Brazil. | São Paulo | $100.0M | 62 |
| 18 | Nomad Digital financial solution combining a US dollar bank account with an investment platform for Brazilians. | São Paulo | $50.0M | 62 |
| 19 | Olist Olist provides a software suite for e-commerce businesses, connecting retailers and marketplaces. | Curitiba | $291.5M | 61 |
| 20 | QuintoAndar Brazilian proptech platform simplifying real estate rentals and sales through technology. | São Paulo | $744.0M | 61 |
| 21 | Celcoin A financial technology company offering a digital wallet and payment solutions. | São Paulo | $125.0M | 61 |
| 22 | Loggi Loggi is a logistics and delivery platform for businesses and individuals in Brazil. | São Paulo | $51.0M | 60 |
| 23 | Jusbrasil Jusbrasil provides a comprehensive set of legal data for individuals and lawyers. | São Paulo | $155.6M | 60 |
| 24 | Kanastra Securitizadora S.a. Tech-driven back office platform for private credit funds and securitizations in Brazil. | Uberlândia | $64.0M | 60 |
| 25 | Jusfy AI-powered legal platform for lawyers, offering calculations, consultations, and process monitoring. | São Paulo | $6.5M | 59 |
| 26 | RecargaPay A leading Brazilian fintech offering a digital wallet, prepaid cards, and payment solutions for consumers and businesses. | São Paulo | $37.0M | 59 |
| 27 | PicPay Brazilian digital wallet and bank offering financial services for individuals and businesses. | São Paulo | $614.0M | 59 |
| 28 | Facily Facily is a social commerce marketplace in Latin America focused on affordable goods for low-income populations. | São Paulo | $367.0M | 58 |
| 29 | Neon Pagamentos S.A. A Brazilian digital bank and financial services platform offering accounts, credit cards, and loans. | São Paulo | $297.0M | 57 |
| 30 | Serasa Experian Datatech company providing analytical intelligence for business decision-making, fraud prevention, and credit assessment. | São Paulo | $2.7B | 57 |
| 31 | BotCity Platform for orchestrating Python AI-driven hyperautomations and RPA tasks. | São Paulo | $17.5M | 57 |
| 32 | Idwall Idwall is an AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention platform for businesses. | São Paulo | $58.2M | 56 |
| 33 | iFood iFood is a leading Brazilian online platform for ordering food and groceries, connecting consumers with restaurants and supermarkets. | Osasco | $1.1B | 56 |
| 34 | Arvo AI-powered healthcare technology to identify errors and fraud in healthcare transactions. | São Paulo | $7.5M | 55 |
| 35 | Jestor AI-powered no-code platform for building custom internal tools and automating business processes. | São Paulo | $125.0K | 55 |
| 36 | MadeiraMadeira Online retailer specializing in furniture and home decor with flexible payment options. | Curitiba | $400.0M | 54 |
| 37 | Foxbit A Brazil-based company operating a cryptocurrency exchange. | São Paulo | $21.1M | 54 |
| 38 | Liv Up Liv Up offers healthy and convenient meal solutions. | São Paulo | $101.0M | 54 |
| 39 | Hashdex Hashdex is a global pioneer in crypto asset management, building pathways to prosperity by opening the crypto ecosystem to the world. | Rio de Janeiro | $27.5M | 54 |
| 40 | Origo Energia Pioneer in Brazil's distributed solar energy generation market, offering subscription-based solar solutions. | Campinas | — | 54 |
Frequently asked questions about Brazil startups
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How many AI startups are in Brazil?
StartupHub.ai tracks 109 startups headquartered in Brazil, with $17.0B in total tracked funding across 16 cities.
What are the top startup cities in Brazil?
The top startup cities in Brazil are São Paulo (76 startups), Rio de Janeiro (11 startups), Curitiba (5 startups), Belo Horizonte (2 startups), Sao Paulo (2 startups).
Which sectors are Brazil startups focused on?
The most common sectors for Brazil startups are Fintech, Marketplace, E-commerce, Consumer App, Digital Payments.
How many investors are active in Brazil?
There are 5 investors tracked in Brazil on StartupHub.ai — venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate investors, and family offices. Browse all Brazil investors.
How is Brazil startup data sourced?
Every Brazil profile on StartupHub.ai is built from structured HQ-country fields, public registry data (Companies House, SEC, INSEE, OrgBook, etc.), founder LinkedIn signals, and verified company websites. Profiles are refreshed continuously as new funding rounds and team changes are detected. More on our methodology.
What is the total startup funding in Brazil?
Startups headquartered in Brazil have raised a total of $17.0B in tracked funding on StartupHub.ai.