Invest in Brazil

Invest in Brasil

Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America, the second in Americas, and is among the top 10 economies in the world. Discover the advantages and investment opportunities by region and sectors in Brazil.

Invest in Brasil

Why invest in Brazil?

Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America and is among the top 15 economies in the world. Discover the advantages and investment opportunities by region and sectors in Brazil.

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Invest in Brasil
Why invest in Brazil?

Get to know Brazil

Why Brazil

Leading Regional Economy

USD 1,608,981.22 GDP (2022)

A Land of Opportunities

8,515,767 km² Territory

Large Pool of Potencial Workers

Population of 203 million

World FDI recipient

5th in 2022

A Global Destination for Investment

USD 86 billion FDI Inflow 2022

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Opportunities

Highlights of the Brazilian Market

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Suthub

SUTHUB is an Insurtech that monetizes any digital channel by selling Insurance and Financial Products, in a simple, fast and efficient way. The platform integrates digital channels to distribute the best offers of insurance products and services, in the white-label and B2B2C model, forming a business ecosystem that currently impacts more than 35 million people with the potential to purchase insurance. They use a variety of consultative and digital approaches such as "embedded insurance" to increase customer engagement, increasing their conversion rates.

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Cyberphysics

Cyberphysics is a health-tech startup that offers a connected portable device for training and rehabilitation system 4.0 (Cyber Physical) using IoT, VR and AR technology. Their product has load control and long-distance communication in real time. It provides a new business model to the health professionals and avoids unnecessary travels from patients to the rehab centers, which increases engagement on physical therapy treatments.

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AI Robots

AI Robots is a technology solutions startup that helps companies in their journey to apply robotics, artificial intelligence and emerging Technologies. They aim to mitigate accident risks, generate greater efficiency, and contribute to the ESG and SDG journeys of their partners and customers. They offer a platform with AI for optimization, predictive and prescriptive maintenance.

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Jade

Jade is an edtech startup with a game-based platform that fast-tracks the education of children with special needs. They stimulate the children cognitively and the algorithms collects behavioral data that provides prognostic and educational development reports. Professionals then can have an individualized approach for children with the data provided enhancing the quality of the educational experience.

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Key2enable

Key2enable is an American-Brazilian Assistive Edtech startup that have devised the first of its kind innovative solution that enable neurodiverse children and children with severe physical and motor disabilities to communicate, engage and learn through a set of simple plug and play hardware and a fully customizable learning platform. Their unique “Special Education as a Service” subscription-based business model empowers schools and educational institutions to include children of all capacities while engaging with children without disabilities in an inclusive learning environment. Their solution not only allows children with disabilities to hone their cognitive skills but also act as a medium of alternative communication for the non-verbal.

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Sectors in Brazil

Agribusiness

Brazil is the 4th world agricultural producer

Brazil has a suitable environment and conditions to increase its food production, combining 12% of the world’s water supply and one of the largest arable land areas in the world. Here, agricultural production is based on conservation practices and on the rational use of resources.

The country is expected to take on a larger role in global agricultural trade. FAO and OECD rank Brazil as the second largest global supplier of food and agricultural products, on the path to become the foremost supplier in meeting additional global demand.

24.8%

Of the Brazilian GPD

40%

Contribuition to global food production until 2050

266%

Increase of main crops production in 40 years

Talk to Guilherme Machado

FDI Analyst

Logistics and Minning

Brazil relies heavily on logistics and transportation networks to guarantee its competitiveness and to keep growing

The Brazilian government is working to modernize logistics, enhance the competitiveness of the productive sector and increase people's security and comfort. For that, the government is seeking private partners through attractive concession projects, implementing new risk treatment mechanisms, which represent approximately US$10 billion in investments.

In 2023, there are 51 planned projects related to airports, highways, ports, water infrastructure, parks and forests, urban mobility, sanitation and public lighting.

1,719,991

kilometers of road network

1,206,8

million tons of cargo transported in Brazilian ports in 2022

500

million TU transported in Brazilian railways in 2022

Talk to Marcos Vale

FDI Analyst

Energy Security

Brazil is 10th world’s largest oil producers

In 2021, the National Petroleum Agency will conduct an intensive calendar of bidding rounds and open acreage for E&P blocks and fields, offshore and onshore, besides the deregulation and privatization of the gas market, opening new opportunities for investors. Also, Petrobras divestment plan, launched in 2019, includes selling of eight refineries, onshore and conventional offshore productive operations, creating many opportunities for experienced companies and newcomers to Brazil.

oil producer in Latin America

15th

largest proven oil reserve

10th

largest oil producer in the world

Talk to Hanna Welgacz

FDI Analyst

Renewable Energies

Brazil has one of the cleanest electricity matrix in the world

Favored by the country’s size, plentifulness of resources, conducive policies and legal security, Brazil ranks as the 1st in Latin America and 3rd in the world in terms of the share of renewables in the energy matrix. Renewables represent over 80% of the country's power generation capacity. More than that, Brazil´s power market is massive: the country is also the largest player in Latin America and stands among the top 10 in the world.

recipient of FDI in renewables in Latin America – 2009 to 2022

of the world's renewable energy production comes from Brazil

world recipient of FDI in renewables, 2022

Talk to Daniel Prates

FDI Analyst

Social and Environmental Sustainability

Invest in Brazil

Sustainability has become a critical theme in Brazil, reflecting the country's vast natural resources and its challenges in preserving them. Brazil's commitment to sustainability is evident in its efforts to combat deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and promote renewable energy sources like hydropower.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in sustainability are expected to be on the rise in Brazil in the coming years. Investors are increasingly interested in opportunities related to clean energy, reforestation projects, and sustainable agriculture, recognizing both the financial potential and the global imperative to address climate change. As the world focuses more on sustainability, Brazil is poised to attract FDI that contributes to both economic growth and environmental preservation.

Talk to Jurandy Campos

FDI Analyst

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Unlocking opportunities, fueling growth

The segment dynamism is related to the growing amount of capital committed for investments in the country. The volume has significantly increased over the years, giving Brazil the leader position in the region. Considering regional venture capital performance in Latin America by managers, angels and corporates, Brazil has represented 50% of the deals made in the region in the past decade.

These large-scale investments underscore Brazil's growing reputation as a hotspot for innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as its attractiveness to international investors seeking high-growth opportunities in various sectors, from technology to healthcare, fueling the country's economic development and job creation.

Over 220

fund managers

66%

of the capital comes from international investors

Over 22,000

startups

Talk to Sérgio Gustavo Rossi

FDI Analyst

Apex Brasil

About Us

Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil)

ApexBrasil is the Brazilian government’s trade and investment promotion agency. Regarding the investment activity, we support international investors as they analyze the opportunities to establish a plant in Brazil, start a partnership with a Brazilian company, or commit capital to Brazil through funds and companies. Our goal is to satisfy investors needs and generate results as we attract technology, innovation, new companies, and create jobs in Brazil.

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

Porto Central aims to be a new world-class industrial port complex in Brazil. In the past 12 months, we developed a great partnership with Apex-Brasil. With it, international missions were held in China and Middle East and promising business contacts were made. Apex-Brasil is nationally and internationally supporting and promoting the project to potential partners, investors and financiers. We expect to strengthen this partnership both in short and long-term perspectives!

José Maria Vieira de Novaes
CEO Porto Central

Apex-Brasil supported our innovation project providing relevant information to identify potential local partners and seize competitive advantages to invest in Brazil. Thus, decision-making process became more assertive, making the investment on local manufacturing feasible.

Sandro Albuquerque
Servier

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Invest in Brasil

Why invest in Brazil?

Why Brazil

Opportunities

Suthub

Cyberphysics

AI Robots

Jade

Key2enable

Sectors in Brazil

Agribusiness

Brazil is the 4th world agricultural producer

Talk to Guilherme Machado

Logistics and Minning

Brazil relies heavily on logistics and transportation networks to guarantee its competitiveness and to keep growing

Talk to Marcos Vale

Energy Security

Brazil is 10th world’s largest oil producers

Talk to Hanna Welgacz

Renewable Energies

Brazil has one of the cleanest electricity matrix in the world

Talk to Daniel Prates

Social and Environmental Sustainability

Invest in Brazil

Talk to Jurandy Campos

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Unlocking opportunities, fueling growth

Talk to Sérgio Gustavo Rossi

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Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil)

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