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Innovate + Invest

Strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Brazil

About the program

Inova+invest aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial and venture capital ecosystem in regions with lower investment concentration.
The first edition is dedicated exclusively to Northeast region, promoting training, connections and access to capital for Up to 15 tech startups with scalable solutions.

Guidelines

TRAININGS

Training for attracting investment through specialized consulting.

Networking

Connecting with investors based on the fit between the investment thesis and the company profile.

Cases

Successful fundraising case studies may be featured in future editions of VC DAY events (and Corporate Venturing in Brazil), with a possible opportunity to participate in a panel on the main stage.

Selection of participants

Inova+invest will select up to 15 startups from the region, evaluating (1) the degree of innovation, technology and scale, (2) the location, (3) the maturity of the company, (4) the team, and (5) the interest in raising investment from venture capital funds.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

Companies that have already raised investment in a seed capital fund through VC will receive an additional 0.5 (half) point. Companies with revenue of R$6 million/year or more will receive an additional 1.0 (one) point.

Program steps

The program consists of five main stages: 1. Applications and evaluation of applications 2. Online training and mentoring 3. In-person training 4. Pitch day and investment rounds 5. Post-program monitoring and support

November 29, 2025

Registration opens

Checklist - Is Inova+invest right for you?

100%

Being a startup based in Northeast Brazil

+1200

Meetings with potential clients

R$500 thousand

Have a validated product with a minimum annual revenue of R$500 thousand (excluding Deeptechs)

11

Companies settled in Brazil

R$1.5M

Interest in attracting investments starting from R$ 1.5 million in the next 12 months.

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Organizers

Inova+invest is a joint initiative of ABVCAP and ApexBrasil, currently implemented by ACE Ventures.
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Participating Companies

Since 2019, the ScaleUp inBrazil program has accelerated companies from various sectors. While not all applicants have been selected, the ScaleUp inBrazil team sincerely appreciates every submission. The program remains committed to supporting companies interested in expanding to Brazil, working closely with our country partners.

Fourth Batch

56 companies registered, 33 advanced to Stage 1, and 16 moved on as finalists. See the list of accelerated companies on the side.

Third Batch

107 registered to the program, 35 joined Stage 1 and 17 went on to be accelerated. See the list of accelerated companies on the side.

Second Batch

62 registered to the program, 16 joined Stage 1 and 10 went on to be accelerated. See the list of accelerated companies on the side.

First Batch

49 registered for the program, 20 joined Stage 1 and 5 went on in the inaugural batch to be accelerated. See the list of accelerated companies on the side.

Ecosystem partners

  • Northeast Bank – Hubine
  • Blue House
  • Cimatec
  • Citta
  • Cordel Ventures
  • Hofa Capital
  • Digital Headlight
  • GoFuture
  • Inventive
  • Lighthouse
  • Nina Hub
  • Rasan Ventures
  • Senai
  • João Pessoa Technology Park
  • Unifacisa
  • Virtus
  • Accelerating Asia
  • Ace
  • Champel Capital
  • Cyber 7
  • EcoLabs
  • Brazilian Embassy in Helsinki
  • German Entrepreneurship Asia
  • Hagihara Industries Inc
  • Innocact VC
  • Innovation as a Service
  • Israel Innovation Institute
  • IT FARM
  • J Startup
  • Kanematsu Amerido do Sul
  • Kyoto-icap
  • Maverick Ventures Israel
  • Mindset Ventures
  • Origin
  • Padang & Co's
  • Pearl Cohen
  • SG Innovate
  • SG Tech
  • Sojitz
  • The DeserTech an Climate Innovation Institute
  • Tokyo Innovation Base
  • Trendlines
  • TSI – Technology Seed Incubation
  • Universal Materials Incubator
Mattos Filho
Mattos Filho is a high-performance, strategically partnered law firm that anticipates trends and offers innovative legal solutions with excellence in over 40 areas of law. We allocate the best resources in a coordinated and integrated manner to address our clients' specific needs, working in multidisciplinary teams whenever necessary, ensuring customized and assertive service. With a full-service structure and a national and international presence, we have offices in São Paulo, Campinas, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, New York, and London.
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SPX Capital
Founded in 2010, SPX Capital is one of the largest asset managers in Brazil, with approximately R$60 billion in assets under management and more than 270 professionals of 18 nationalities across six international offices. The Private Equity vertical began in 2021 with the acquisition of The Carlyle Group's operations in Brazil, led by Carlyle partners who have worked together for over 17 years and have invested more than R$7.8 billion in the country since 2008. SPX Private Equity has R$2.7 billion in assets under management, four funds, and six portfolio companies.
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TMF Group
TMF is a leading provider of administrative and fiduciary services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our clients operate primarily in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Venture, Search Fund, Real Estate, Credit, and Debt. Among them are more than 601 T3T of the Fortune Global 500 companies. With teams in more than 87 countries, including 40 in Brazil alone, where we currently have over BRL 40 billion AuA, we offer local expertise with a global structure. Our tailored solutions generate value and operational efficiency for our clients, who are asset managers.
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Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus is a global private equity firm focused on high-growth companies. Founded in 1966, it has over US$1,400 billion in assets under management and an active portfolio of over 230 companies across various sectors and regions. It has invested in over 1,000 companies through private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies. It is headquartered in New York and has a global presence, including an office in São Paulo.
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