Rio 2013 Blog: Brazil's Startup Database
An interactive website tracks the country’s startups, as well as Brazil-based companies that support these types of enterprises.
With Brazil’s startup scene booming, new players are increasingly popping up in the country’s tech space. StartupBase, a website that tracks Brazil’s startups, has a variety of resources for those interested in digital entrepreneurs. The site tracks startups, entrepreneurs, institutional investors, angel investors, accelerators, and incubators based in Brazil. Users can see the number of startups in each Brazilian state, as well as sorting startups by current status—incubated, accelerated, or receiving investment. São Paulo currently has the greatest number of listed startups—nearly 300—followed by Rio de Janeiro with 108 and Minas Gerais with 69.
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In order to be included in the site, startups must register. Currently, over 1,500 startups are listed, as well as 25 accelerators and 12 incubators. Many startup listings contain links to each company’s official website and social media pages, allowing users to explore the products or platforms developed by the startups.